John,The 1969 ZL1 Rebodie you were a party to was that recently? I know legally you have to watch what you say but can post any info without getting yourself in trouble with current owner? Thanks for your info,
It wasn't a "ZL1" - sorry if I confused anyone with that statement.
It was (and is legally) still a 1969 Camaro. And was (and still is) a performance model as designated by GM at time of manufacture.
The body was completely unrestorable due to major issues with rust as well as terrible previous attempts to replace panels with salvaged parts and fabrication - once removed it was quickly realized that the only way around this issue was a replacement body.
I was a friend of the owner of this vehicle at the time of the above discovery, and agreed to assist him in locating and working through the procedures necessary to repair this vehicle with a replacement body.
I know where the vehicle is to this day, know the two owners since the work was completed (by other resources as well as myself - my specific focus being making it possible to tell if inspected by knowledgeable sources).
The vehicle is a very nice driver restoration - but
NOT a numbers vehicle or in any way an attempt to make it one.
Doing so would have constituted a blatant fraud, and as such would be an illegal use of the existing DMV laws.
I would and am not 'legally' worried about what I say - I will not disclose numbers on anyone's vehicle without their permission or stated approval to do so.
I purposely do not keep the numbers handy, but could recreate them from photo sources with the owners permission if needed and/or if challenged to do so legally.
Guy's, this isn't a game. Altering/changing VIN's is a felony.
It
IS NOT illegal :noway:
Never has been in this state. Dating back to when I started restoring vehicles in the late 60's ...
If you think so, I would suggest you become familiar with the current California Vehicle Code laws governing this issue.
You might specifically be interested in reading and understanding of section 10750 (b)
The key word in the statutes is FRAUD - if you are not intent on committing same, then it is fully legal ...
You might also be able to find past threads where I've specifically discussed and written about the legality of changing a VIN and/or other specific manufactures markings between one body component and another.
I can assure you that is is done routinely in some vehicle circles, and with full knowledge, co-operation and validation of the CaDMV and law enforcement :yes: