In California, a non original issued chassis gets an assigned DMV tag that represents a VIN for a frame, for example.
Shouldn't each and every one of these shells be assigned a permanent ID # that D.O.T can reference to prior to the release of these?
A HD frame made aftermarket can get one, every COBRA aftermerket body should have one; why wouldnt the US Gov't insist on enforcing a numbering system that can be used in a database for each and everyone of the units being brought into the US?
For example, a friend just purchased a remanufactured Farm Tractor, it had serial #'s present on the unit and was allowed US entry! A pefectly simple and useful system to keep records on the such.
Law Enforcement would have a COW if they had to establish this built car in the event of a drug raid, to identify this shell with an original GM/D.O.T. assigned but unable to locate the correct VIN locations behind the heater, frame, and other applicable areas!
This is not the end of the world on these shells!
Something is going to have to happen on assigning ID numberings for every one of these units prior to public release, or liability will be beyond comprhension(sp) in the event of a serious situation arising!
Look, GM was put into the position to assign the numbering system that we know of it today; Our US Gov't wouldnt allow GM to build chassis' without proper authorization! Why would OUR Gov't not do this with these, even now????????
It's one thing to stamp out the panels , sections,etc individually; it's another thing to assemble all seperate stampings into a shell such as these where most of us dont have an assmbly line to do so, thus FORD, GM Chrysler, etc etc etc.....
Where is the line drawn?