doonjumper
1/2 ton status
Went to yard looking for 56" springs and saw this. He wants $500.00 has tranny/T-case, 203 (looks like), no axles. What do you guys think?
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So I found this at a wrecking yard
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Cool find, but on something like narrowing....i'd hate to buy someone else's pile of problems. Unless i knew the guy personally....and knew how his craftsmanship was......i would pass.
doonjumper
1/2 ton status
Yeah I think the same way. I looked at the welds and they are very clean. I measured the fender/door gaps on both side and they are equal,(Thought something could be said about the craftsmanship based on welding ability and uniformity). It looks as if it was done right for what its worth. Also there is no vin#. I have a 73 already. In fact Im doing a frame off resto. I was thinking I could put this body on my frame, and my body on that frame. I still have my 44 and 12 bolt I could put under it to put mine back to stock providing the new frame is still usable.
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No VIN is a HUGE problem as it is highly illegal to remove or swap a VIN. 
Did i mention it is a FEDERAL crime to mess with the VIN.
Did i mention it is a FEDERAL crime to mess with the VIN.
doonjumper
1/2 ton status
I would use off road only
Doesn't matter where you use it, if offroad it will need to be green stickered at best and that still requires a VIN.
doonjumper
1/2 ton status
How do people build there own stuff and get a green sticker then? Is that a different matter cuz its built from scrath?
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
is that ulimately what happens when people get burned out on a project? doesnt look like its ever been wheeled.
If you build any kind of vehicle whether it be an offroad vehicle or a "kit car" or just a scratch built car those need to go have an inspection done and then are issued a VIN.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Yep before Boyd Cottington died he was shut down for grabbing vins from the junkyard and claiming his rods were built on those original cars frames.
I never heard that story.
I didnt' even know he died.
He passed away Febuary 27 2008 from complications of diabetes and his recent surgery.
Sorry to hear that, he wasn't that old, and contributed a lot to the industry.
Yep, he was only 63. I've met him several times over the years at various car shows i just wish i would have had the oppurtunity to have seen him "in action" at his shop.
As long as i gets inspected it should be good i know of a few trucks here that has been done to. Not to say you guys are wrong and i know there is a lot of paperwork and all. Just my opinion.
I think I would seriously look into what it would take to get it legal. If the fab looks quality why not? Call the DMV or who ever you need to. If its a bust then its a bust. No real loss just to check into it. It don't look bad at all.
doonjumper
1/2 ton status
Dmv says if they can find any identification on it then I will be liable for back DMV fees. If no Identification can be found then DMV says I just have to take it to the DOT inspector and it will get a new birthday since its modified in such a drastic way. Ill call CHP tomorrow and see if they agree
Dmv says if they can find any identification on it then I will be liable for back DMV fees. If no Identification can be found then DMV says I just have to take it to the DOT inspector and it will get a new birthday since its modified in such a drastic way. Ill call CHP tomorrow and see if they agree
Really couldn't hurt to tell the wrecking yard guy you want it if there is NO id on it. If markings happen to dissapear before you pick it up, its not your fault.
