69 Camaro Body in the Crate

[Hotrodpaul]

The new issue of Hot Rod has quite a bit of info on the GM licensed repro Camaro Convertible body. How will the details work with the VIN#'s, Trim Tags, Emblems, etc with these cars? Essentially everything is available to build a "Repro" 69 Camaro from the ground up. Also, what do these cars do to the value of original 69's? Maybe these cars should be registered so they don't end up being passed off as original cars.

In 10 years, we could have more 69 Camaro's running around than were built in 1969. I quess a great timless design never goes out of style.

Paul

[musclecarjohn]

I just got my issue today Paul and I was blown away!

The Green car with the wide white stripes was the car that debuted at SEMA last year.And the first-ever ad (two page no less!)for Dynacorn(?)Classic Bodies from Oxnard,CA.
"Cleared for take off" is how they have the ad worded.

Cleared indeed.I've heard turn-key cars in the low $40K range.

First "NEW" Camaro in 36 years.

The additional interest,mounted on top of what is considered by many to be the ultimate expression of American art,...the 1969 Camaro...and that can only add to the value of the original cars.

If you look closely at the picture of the underpinnings on the front end (pages 62 & 63),is it just me or does that subframe not look as beefy in wall thickness as the original?Just a thought.

Everyone should go out and check out this issue,it really is complete from conception to completion.

[WILMASBOYL78]

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In 10 years, we could have more 69 Camaro's running around than were built in 1969....Paul

In case you haven't looked we already do!!!!

wilma

[PeteLeathersac]

Not sure if there's more cars yet but certainly more Big Blocks than built in '69?

[Xplantdad]

They had one of those new Camaro bodies at Pavillions last weekend...We looked at it pretty closely. It had an aftermarket frame under it, though. No pictures...sorry!

[SamLBInj]

Just like the old time early 30's Ford Fiberglass body rods...This will make the reals worth more..

[JTH74]

I have taken a tour of manufacting site for these body shells, and I think they are great for a hot rod or pro-touring project, but the problem starts when some folks try to pass them off as orignal Z28's, SS396,COPO's,Yenkos and so forth, but its those peole that are detrimental to the hobby and preservation of original numbers matching cars. just my 1/2 cents worth.

[Bill Pritchard]

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They had one of those new Camaro bodies at Pavillions last weekend...We looked at it pretty closely.

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That we did. I inquired of the representative who had it on display there as to how the car would be titled/registered. She said the body is considered a "replacement part" and so if you already had an original car for which you were "replacing" the body, it is legal to swap the VIN and Trim Tags. That's pretty much the answer I figured I was gonna get

[njsteve]

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They had one of those new Camaro bodies at Pavillions last weekend...We looked at it pretty closely.

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That we did. I inquired of the representative who had it on display there as to how the car would be titled/registered. She said the body is considered a "replacement part" and so if you already had an original car for which you were "replacing" the body, it is legal to swap the VIN and Trim Tags. That's pretty much the answer I figured I was gonna get

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Did you ask her to put it in writing?

[Mr. T]

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I inquired of the representative who had it on display there as to how the car would be titled/registered. She said the body is considered a "replacement part" and so if you already had an original car for which you were "replacing" the body, it is legal to swap the VIN and Trim Tags. That's pretty much the answer I figured I was gonna get

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I knew that would be the kind of answer you would receive Bill. I was just waiting for someone to come forth and say it. This opens up a VERY big can of worms, for me anyway! This type of stupidity really burns my A$$!