Big can of worms on that one.
Doesn't bother me if that is what someone wants and pays for.
Shoot, there are lots of chevelles out there with replacement fenders, quarters, roof, floor & trunk pan, hood, rockers, doors, frames, etc.
Some people get into restoring a total rust bucket. More power to them. This will make it easier.
I know that they will cut out the VIN TAG from an existing car and reweld, grind, and paint so you can't tell.
Well...........they had the original dash piece with the tag and replaced all the rest of the sheetmetal I guess. That will be the rationale.
It's gonna happen. I, myself, would not go this route.
Legally? uuuggghhhhhhhhh NOT!!!!!!
But would it be legal if you had the original frame and replaced with one of these bodies and transferred the tag with some original sheet metal around it? Back to the rationale.....replaced the rest of the sheet metal except for the dash. Different story on the 138 on the doors.......or is it?
Replaced rotten rocker and jam area will be the rationale.
Also, there is the deal with putting a 138 tag on one of these. Yikes.
Ok with me IF original frame is used but car should be discovered as a after market body swap if sold to the prospective buyer. Never happen.
Surely, states will issue some kind of VIN tags but I can see where a lot of swapping is going to happen.
Glad I have a clear title that matches the CONVINS and match the VIN tag.
Buyers beware.!!!!!!!! as it already is...... Weird stuff going on everywhere with these old cars.
Do your homework.
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