Rebodied cars and do they get certified - Page 10

camarojoe · #91 11-10-2005, 08:33 PM

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What would you do with this one?

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I can tell you what i definitely wouldn't do with it, and thats cut the firewall off and weld it to a different body. While it definitely needs alot of work, there is plenty to start with. In fact, I've seen guys restore NON supercars that were as bad or worse than that...all it takes is time, money, and patience... a pro bodyman wouldn't hurt either! Very cool pic btw...

**SS427** · #92 11-10-2005, 08:59 PM

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Love the Shelby Registry. Only wish Gm had such.

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GM doesn't but there are plenty of Registries geared towards the Chevrolets. Unfortunately, the LS-6 Chevelle people seem to have a lot to hide as they don't want much to do with one. However, the purpose of the registry is NOT to disclose issues with one's car but rather list legit ones.
Rick

Racefan · #93 11-10-2005, 09:27 PM

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What would you do with this one?

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Can I have it?

69SSRSL89 · #94 11-10-2005, 09:45 PM

Marlin, what has happened with this Yenko hulk? Has anyone taken on the challenge to restore it, or is it one of those that are still sitting in the same place as when this photo was taken and not for sale? I'm hopefing that it's the first option.
Jesse

**Supergas990** · #95 11-10-2005, 09:49 PM

Where do I sign up to revive that Yenko shell. I promise no rebodies from my shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blair

amuseme · #96 11-10-2005, 09:58 PM

How's this for how hard it is; let's say you can legally cut the body away from the vins, you then slide a Nova,Mustang, 'Cuda, Studebaker or whatever instead of a camaro and by law you've got a real ZL-1!!! Murky, murky waters.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #97 11-10-2005, 10:18 PM

CamaroJoe nailed it again

A car like the FG one is not for everyone, but money, time, advice and a learning curve is the answer - not another body for a f/wall swap or tag switch.

As far as I know, the car remains as shown but is no longer stuck in that field. I think it's in litigation, but not due to a certification argument.

**SamLBInj** · #98 11-10-2005, 10:33 PM

If this car could talk and tell all the cool racing stories what would it say?
You know, if you think about it, the best way to look at this whole scenerio is like this. You lay out $100,000 grand for a rebodied Yenko camaro with only the vin and tag the original parts, the actual car your driving around in now has all new drive train and a really nice donor body from a super clean original 307 camaro. You step on the gas and smoke the tires and you say to yourself man it sure is nice to cruise in the actual car that was special ordered from the factory and got tuned up by Yenko. Would you feel like you got your money's worth or do you feel like something just isnt right

Belair62 · #99 11-10-2005, 10:45 PM

If it's good for a Shelby I wonder why the Chevrolet people are so offended by it ? I always liked stock stuff so I guess that would make me a purist (I've been called worse)but most people in this hobby probably aren't purists... these cars are here to stay now so a it could only be a good thing if every Supercar was accounted for...rebody or not...problem is most of them that will be found already have been found so working backwards is probably impossible.....what started as a more or less informal need for documentation and registry has taken on a more critical role....... it's probably too late now to get more in depth. At least we have most of the Yenko and some other VINS. If an LS 6 Registry ever gets born it would be gut wrenching....I would rather have a rebodied car than an all out made up fake car with fake POP,trim and Buildsheet any day...whether it's an LS6 L78 or anything else for that matter.

sYc · #**100** 11-10-2005, 10:50 PM

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Having owned a Shelby in the past, I am very familiar with how they do things. And, the sYc has considered doing something along the same lines. But, here is the problem.

Right now a COPO/Yenko certificate only addresses the area of does the VIN plate on the car match a known Yenko/COPO VIN number. In many cases, Ed nor Vince have personally examined cars they issued certificates to. If the certificate stated this, maybe as a disclaimer, it would alleviate some of the problems we are facing today. No more could such as certificate be used as a means to verify the whole car.

To do a registry, such as the SAAC, would require a lot of leg work, $$$, and most importantly, would stir up a lot of ill feelings in the hobby. A lot of the cars in our hobby today were restored years ago, when they were worth a lot less money, and the rebody issue was not such touchy issue. I know of several very suspect cars right now, if exposed, would cause all h-ll to break loose. And who could blame someone for being upset, who had paid big $$ for a car, only to hear that it was bogus. And then, what about the seller, who suddenly was under attack, maybe even in court. A sticky wicket to say the least.

I for one would love to see a true SAAC type registry, but not for sure how to go about implementing such an endeavor with out adding fuel to an already somewhat volatile hobby. I will be the first to admit I do not have the answer and am open to any and all suggestions in how we can go about finding a better way to police our hobby. Lets hear it.

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