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it's either burnt in the wildfires or it's one of Reggie Jackson's cars I can't remember. seen this car for sale years ago.
 
Here is one of the issues I have regarding "original vehicle" when talking about VIN tags.
The picture below shows a first gen Camaro being "restored." The only thing that will be original on this thing is the inner structure. And, even some of that has been replaced with after-market pieces.
So, when does the "original vehicle" become not original? The parts replaced on this structure will be close to - if not over - 95%. If they are going to this level they are not installing the original interior, sub-frame etc. How can this be original? How can you reattach the VIN tag to this and say "it's all legal."



How is this any different than attaching a VIN tag to a Dynacorn body using the original front sub-frame, fenders, hood,motor, rear axle, seats, interior, etc etc etc? The only thing replaced was the body.
 
Not different at all. Same as a hot rod that is 95% constructed with parts from any number of other vehicles. It is a big grey area that has existed for a long time now. I did say I personally feel in this particular circumstance it is slightly unscrupulous, but it is a common practice. There are a finite number of original cars out there, and as more reproduction bodies and parts become available it will continue. Whether someone agrees with it or not should remain a personal issue IMO. The more the government encroaches on our hobby the worse it becomes...
 
maverickmk said:
Here is one of the issues I have regarding "original vehicle" when talking about VIN tags.
The picture below shows a first gen Camaro being "restored." The only thing that will be original on this thing is the inner structure. And, even some of that has been replaced with after-market pieces.
So, when does the "original vehicle" become not original? The parts replaced on this structure will be close to - if not over - 95%. If they are going to this level they are not installing the original interior, sub-frame etc. How can this be original? How can you reattach the VIN tag to this and say "it's all legal."



How is this any different than attaching a VIN tag to a Dynacorn body using the original front sub-frame, fenders, hood,motor, rear axle, seats, interior, etc etc etc? The only thing replaced was the body.
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I agree with your comments.

In my area, it is illegal to affix a serial number plate to a vehicle for which it was not originally intended. While I agree that replacing 95% of the sheet metal on a vehicle seems no different, it's still the vehicle that it was originally intended for. Around here, a Dynacorn body falls under a different set of rules.

Yes, you could do it and people I'm sure do.
 
Someone once said on the Corvette forum I go to "They only made 325* LS6 Corvettes and only 415* still exist." ;)

* I made the numbers up as I cannot remember the exact numbers but you get the picture.
 
maverickmk said:
Someone once said on the Corvette forum I go to "They only made 325* LS6 Corvettes and only 415* still exist." ;)

* I made the numbers up as I cannot remember the exact numbers but you get the picture.
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Haha, I always say there are way more hugger orange 69 Z28s running around than chevy every made.
As far as the title goes, they would also have to scrub it through a sloppy state to get rid of the "salvage" designation.
 
Willowbilly3 said:
Haha, I always say there are way more hugger orange 69 Z28s running around than chevy every made.
As far as the title goes, they would also have to scrub it through a sloppy state to get rid of the "salvage" designation.
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If it was ever turned in to the state as salvaged. Title could still be clear.
Wouldn't matter here anyway, never was titles until 1975 for us.
 

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