1970 Chevelle buildsheet should be fraud!

[ohhawk]

Maybe the gentleman who has come on this board at times representing the law firm below might offer his thoughts on how they approach this in the case of fake buildsheets. Is it up to the seller in a case like this to be able to prove fraudulent action or does your law firm have sources to aid?

http://www.dcdlaw.net/carfraud.htm

I would have some concern sending a buildsheet in the mail to someone to verify if it were mine being sent. Who's responsible if it is lost or damaged?

[ohhawk]

Mean't to say "is it up to the buyer" ......not the seller.

[Rainer]

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I would have some concern sending a buildsheet in the mail to someone to verify if it were mine being sent. Who's responsible if it is lost or damaged?

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That's a valid concern, but this sort of practice has been happening for decades with rare/valuable paper items such as postage stamps. These are regularly sent through the mail or other shipping services to organizations that perform certifications. Insurance, tracking, and signature releases are the norm. Items being lost or damaged are a rare exception.

I'm guessing that sending important/valuable/sensitive documents via FedEx, etc. is probably fairly safe these days.

What do the Mopar guys do when Galen inspects their stuff? Does he only do in-person inspections?

[chevelleheart]

Actually Galen does 2 types , 1 is a decode of the original cowl tags, docs etc where you mail/fax or email the info to him for +/- $300 and /or the 2nd is a physical inspection that is several hrs long and fairly pricy. I think most car guys try to gather a few mopars together to split the cost for him to come visit ie Flights, hotels,meals etc. it ads up quickly.I've had him do a 69 Charger where we just sent him pretty well every piece of paper we had on the car, pics etc and he send us his report.

[quick-bowtie]

I think this is why the GOOD in the know cars always bring big big bucks and stay in a circle of guys in the know. Its bad out there I think owner history (talking to an original owner) is one of the most important things there is but thats hard to get with cars being passed around so much.

[firstgenaddict]

Just another reason original unrestored cars bring BIG dollars... there are no excuses they are what they are... no made up crap... no fake docs... no added BIG engines, Bucket seats, Good colors, & etc...
Just my .02... but hey what do I know???