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Offline C5ZZKGT

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What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« on: November 23, 2011, 07:47:53 AM »
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Offline Skyway65

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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2011, 08:03:03 AM »
That raises an interesting question-at what point is a car-any car-just not worth the cost of restoration?  It seems by the time you are done with that one you are simply buying the VIN and title.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2011, 09:09:51 AM »
I know that guy and rust buckets for big prices seem to be his specialty. Parts car.
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Offline drummingrocks

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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2011, 09:14:14 PM »
I would literally be afraid to lift that car on a 4-post lift like they're doing in one of the pictures.  I've never seen a car so rusty that the rear leaf spring shackles have nothing to bolt to.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2011, 08:45:29 AM »
IS THAT WHAT YOU CALL A "SURVIVOR?" ;D
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2011, 07:36:44 PM »
Unfortunately that car will sell for it's tags, title and mechanical items and be re bodied with a less desirable model that is solid. He is selling the tags & title and will throw in this scrap Heep for free.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2011, 12:04:34 PM »
Good candidate for a new Dynacorn body?
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2011, 11:26:49 PM »
Quote from: C5ZZ on November 25, 2011, 12:04:34 PM
Good candidate for a new Dynacorn body?

Why? you can't transfer the VIN. OK Legally you can not.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 04:43:59 PM »
I know its illegal to rebody a car. that said I'll bet there are THOUSANDS of high end collector cars that are rebodied including K code Mustangs, Shelbys, Corvettes, all kinds of vehicles, there is someone out there who WILL do it if anouther won't.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2011, 04:48:36 PM »
I have no doubt it will be rebodied, But if the person is smart they will not use a Dynacorn body. I bet there is a T or C code out there with this ones Vin soon to be on it.
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2011, 05:13:23 PM »
Quote from: 5F09CNot4Sale on November 30, 2011, 04:48:36 PM
I have no doubt it will be rebodied, But if the person is smart they will not use a Dynacorn body. I bet there is a T or C code out there with this ones Vin soon to be on it.

I hear ya. probably could use an original body for the K then use A Dynacorn body for the T or C code............
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2011, 07:58:57 PM »
Quote from: C5ZZKGT on November 30, 2011, 05:13:23 PM
I hear ya. probably could use an original body for the K then use A Dynacorn body for the T or C code............

No still can not do that. It is just as illegal to rebody a T, C, A, F, U code car as it is a K code. The law does not care about what motor was in the car. Dynacorn bodys are basically kit cars that the state (or what ever the law is in your state) will issue you a VIN for the car. It looks like a mustang, drives like a mustang, but does not have the VIN of a mustang. A good base for an all out restomod or raceing car (I know your not gonna race a vert).

If there is a rebody that T or C code will fade away into the night and the K will live on. The T or C vin aprons will get crushed with the body of the K after it gets picked clean. Someone with deep pockets may decide to rebuild it. It can be done but as I tell my students "Good luck with that."
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Re: What a freeking mess!! ('65 K Conv)
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2011, 08:02:25 PM »
Quote from: C5ZZKGT on November 30, 2011, 04:43:59 PM
I know its illegal to rebody a car. that said I'll bet there are THOUSANDS of high end collector cars that are rebodied including K code Mustangs, Shelbys, Corvettes, all kinds of vehicles, there is someone out there who WILL do it if another won't.

Yes and once its found out it can get really messy. Earlier this year I was dealing with a fake a week for a while. Just the luck of the draw for a potential buyer and of course those that we ran away from may have found another buyer by now :(



Quote from: 5F09CNot4Sale on November 30, 2011, 07:58:57 PM
If there is a rebody that T or C code will fade away into the night and the K will live on. ..............

Or at least until someone discovers then there is going to be someone unhappy - then lawyers get involved
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