Original vs Correct,, New Body Acceptable?

[tom406]

I think there's a couple of reasons you're seeing less than full participation on this topic. Because its obviously a topic everyone has an opinion on, so I know people are thinking, if not always posting.

As its been said the topic has been explored before, and many don't wish to re-tread their views. Another very valid point was brought up by COPO PETE, who apparently hasn't restamped any of his cars for fear of shedding doubt on his other cars. The same is true for opinions, I believe. If a prominent member of this board decided to advocate any sort of rebody-ing activity, even though he chose not to collect those cars, the integrity of his vehicles would likely come into doubt, so there is little to gain (few opinions are going to be swayed), and quite a bit to lose (whether its $$ value or perceived "integrity" of their collection).

For others, like me, its kind of a professional decision. Since I work in the business of collector cars, its not fair to my employer to have my opinions color the perception of his decade-old business, which he built without me. I chimed in last time, and didn't think it was fair to him after I reflected on it. Again, this emotional issue ends up with issues of integrity and perception.

And while I can understand how many have attempted to use the law to lend structure to this issue, I believe its to little avail. Most of us who have had to deal with out of state inspections and unusual registration scenarios know that there is no hard and fast rule to be found. 90% of the time its the discretion of whatever inspector you come up against, and their common sense, knowledge of the hobby, and whether they had a fight with their spouse the night before and want you to pay for it. Most of the opinions of this thread have been expressed with more clarity than the interpretations of laws I have seen from the state and federal law enforcement personnel. (MY OPINION. Again, my employer does it all by the book, even when they penalize him for trying to play fair, and when he has to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to chase his own tail. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/mad.gif[/img] )

[jon rand]

I have built alot of chevy trucks with southern cabs and was always told by state law enforcement to attach the old VIN to the new cab. Just my $ .02 's

[JChlupsa]

https://www.asc.wpafb.af.mil/museum/

[69rsss350]

Marlin, I submit that there are much more $ignificant reasons why they are not participating in this thread. Truth always prevails.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Geez! Stop already, all your whining is gonna make you a bad drunk.

Most everybody knows, 'buyer beware', and those cars that are suspected of being rebodies are verbally communicated to those that ask questions before buying. If you don't ask questions, do your homework, and sometimes pay a professional to go look before you lay out the big cash, then you live with the consequences.

[BARRY]

IT IS JUST A NUMBER YOU ARE JUST A NUMBER IF YOU WANT TO FIND THAT OUT JUST PHONE THE GOVERMENT IF YOU HAVE A NICE CAR AND YOUR NOT TRYING TO RIP SOME BODY OFF FOR A LOT OF MONEY I HAVE BEEN THIER IT COST ME A LOT JUST CLEAR MY NAME I WAS SOLD A CAR I DID NOT CHECK OUT THE DEAL WAS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE I SHOUD HAVE KNOWN BETTER

[jus4funn68]

I was just wondering just how many of us actually KNOW the total history of the cars we own? How would some of us feel if we found out that the pristine Z-28 had actually been in a fender bender because someone loanded the car to his sister one night and the front fender was replaced??? It would be something that would humble the best of us I would think.

[rlesser]

neet topic, I do change body panels and bodies for a living!
I have either owned a bodyshop or worked in one for the last
25-30 yrs-mostly european stuff, domestic for fun! I can buy a new body from porsche, complete fenders and all. We have talked customers into doing this based on. putting ourselves in a position of the next collision!safety! we take incredible pride in our skills-but-we can't duplicate a
factory weld from porsche or mercedes! period! is ours stronger or weaker? Yes there are procedures but we don't crash test our work-do we....the idea of replacing the body on the car when done ethically/not changing options or modifying the vin is legal and is being done on a day to day schedule. Is it o.k. to change the body on your #s matching car. All i know is i wouldn't be caught dead in a
car that has had 1000's of factory welds replaced vs a rebody.(no body like a factory body). when did the z-28 going down the assembly line get its soul/i.d./etc.?
when the engine and trans went in or when the dealer ordered
the car? How was the body of the 6cyl car different from the z-28? its not-the legal document is the true value, and to car collectors, buyer beware. hire a professional to view the car, do your research, and have fun with these things.

rob
67 gto conv.
68 firebird 400
68 daytona ss chevelle
70 grand prix sj HO

[MotownMadman]

Rob, it wouldnt bother you if you found out your GTO body was actually a 326 Lemans body that someone had removed all the VIN numbers and GTO related parts and placed them on it?
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[Charley Lillard]

69RSSS350.... Are you really trying to say that anybody not voicing their opinion on this subject is into Rebodies ? I am sure that is what you are trying to Imply. That is one of the Dumber comments I have heard on this Board. You seem to consistently have a habit of insulting People and then saying that is not what you meant.