[NOVA69SS]

If a person owns a 67 Malibu and he purchases the frame and title along with the vin tags of a 67 SS and proceeds to replace the frame, cowl and vin tags onthe Malibu with the ones from the SS is this illegal? He would have also took the body but it was way too rusted and not worth fixing so he left the body and took the original frame and tags. Why would this not be legal or perhaps it would be perfectly okay since he purchased legally the SS car just trashed the body. He has a good malibu body that is under restoration. What are the legalities and ramifications - I guess this would be classified as a rebody--is this cool with the Fuzz or what--Ive heard that this is done by body shops doing legit repairs and by restorers too....

 

[NOVA69SS]

On this malibu the full NOS quarters, doors, new fenders, full trunk and deck panel are to be changed
so really theres nothing much left from thje original malibu, in essence you are building an SS from the ground up and with the original frame from the SS being rolled under the Malibu I dont see why it would not be okay. Person owns the malibu and legally bought the SS Chevelle - has title to it - although junked the body and took the vin tags--its his car he should be able to do that . Thanks for the advice out there

 

[NOVA69SS]

Apparently some of you take this forum a tad too seriously and also are perhaps not thoroughly reading and digesting these posts before jumping to conclusions
and shooting off at the mouth. The purpose of posting a question or inquiry is
primarily to get feedback and advice. Yeah everyones got their own opinion and moral position but people shouldnt jump to conclusions and start getting all
judgemental --- dudes, relax. Im just trying to get some info and friendly advice
on whats been done and why it is or isnt correct, moral, legal and what all. Im a novice. Many thanks

 

[NOVA69SS]

I think that many of you are correct in your various views and experiences but probobly the best advice that I come away with from everyone on here is to check with the authorities in my particular state and fully explain the idea and see what they say. Im sure that is always the best route and Im not on here suggesting doing otherwise.Just one last thought -- if its okay to cut the firewall off a SS car with its vin tags in place and transplant it onto a Malibu or another SS for that matter (which is the impression I get from some of what Ive read) then why on earth is it not okay to simply remove the tags and transplant just the tags---I dont see a difference except a boat load of cutting and welding and very expensive work
that would have to be done by a very good craftsman in order to even be correct.
Just a thought. Anyway I do appreciate and respect everyones input and opinion.

 

[NOVA69SS]

Im with you Alwhite00 - its not worth all the hassle and potential headaches.