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Re-clipped car and VIN number |
ThePaintedMan |
Sep 25 2016, 08:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
So this weekend did not turn out well for one of our members Shane (JetsetSurfShop). We ran his awesome car at the 14 Hours of Sebring and unfortunately a driver suffered and off which bent the front of the car in pretty bad. In my opinion, the simplest, most cost effective fix is to replace the front clip with that of another car. Luckily there are several options nearby.
I know that Shane has not thought that far ahead yet and I'm sure he is still very upset about this weekend. But though I didn't drive the car, he's a good friend of mine, and I'd like to help him get it back on the road. The question is, when a clip is changed on a car, is this the one and only time it is then acceptable to cut out the old VIN and swap it to remain with the chassis? Or is the acceptable practice to retain the vin stamped fender with the new front clip on the old chassis? Attached thumbnail(s) |
mb911 |
Sep 25 2016, 10:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,871 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I always find this interesting as in the mustang and camaro world where you can buy body's in white it is acceptable.. I do agree it needs to be documented but also realize that it happens on the legit side often as well..
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SixerJ |
Sep 27 2016, 12:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
I always find this interesting as in the mustang and camaro world where you can buy body's in white it is acceptable.. I do agree it needs to be documented but also realize that it happens on the legit side often as well.. Indeed I have wondered the same thing about how much DNA exists for re-shelled BMC cars, no welded in tags, just pop rivets. New shells available for MGs and Minis. Not the same car in my book. Sorry for the hijack http://www.bmh-ltd.com/products.htm |
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