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Old 10-27-2009, 08:17 PM
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I found a 1973 Z-28 white tan interior 4spd 3:73 car very complete running driving all numbers match original paint original hurst shifter and space saver with fill bottle, original wheels everything is there, Problem is this thing is rusty very very rusty I can get the car in the 3500.00 range I think, but the only way I would do this I think is a rebody, I know of a real clean rust free tub I can get for 800.00. Whats your opinions on this and is a 73 Z worth the effort???
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I think so.
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Would it be legal to do a rebody? If you are thinking about putting the VIN and trim Tag from the rusted one onto the good tub, I am pretty sure that isn't legal.
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Would it be legal to do a rebody? If you are thinking about putting the VIN and trim Tag from the rusted one onto the good tub, I am pretty sure that isn't legal.

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Good point I have never done one before and was wondering, so I guess it is legal then to buy new quarters trunk floor body floor rockers rear frame rails dash cowl roof skin then switch the vin to the taiwan panels?? Thats what this car would need, or rebody? or is it just parts now?
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Old 10-28-2009, 06:12 AM
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Smart move Jeff. You can do much better!
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You're honestly contemplating rebodying a '73 Z28?
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Keep in mind the diminished value of a rebody. 20-30 percent reduced value, or about equal to the knock recieved because of a rebuilt or salvage title. Full discloser if and when sold. Roger
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Don't bother. It's illegal to rebody. Is it worth looking over your shoulder for the rest of your life wondering if/when you'll get sued by some future purchaser and/or charged with felonies for swapping a VIN to a new shell and removing a VIN from the donor shell?
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I am sure you can find yourself a real nice 1973 Z/28 for reasonable money. Not sure why anybody would even consider all that work/money for a 73 Z/28 or even a 69 Z/28 for that matter. Way to many of them out there IMO. Even if you did all that work yourself it would have to add up to double of what that car is worth.
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I am sure you can find yourself a real nice 1973 Z/28 for reasonable money. Not sure why anybody would even consider all that work/money for a 73 Z/28 or even a 69 Z/28 for that matter. Way to many of them out there IMO. Even if you did all that work yourself it would have to add up to double of what that car is worth.

[/ QUOTE ] I probably will pass on it, it has just been on my mind the last couple days and I like the fact that all the original stuff is there, but that is all it has going for it. I did a parts cost including the shell I know of and came up with 13k in the car done but that is not my time at all. I kinda like to work for .05 an hour it seems.... I think I better pass on this project!
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