Touchy subject

[dbradley]

Can not be titled or licensed in Oklahoma as a Chevelle. Its against the law to even remove/replace the trim tag on the same car here much less transfer to a different body. You might make a case for it being a "kit car" but I don't think it comes with a Certificate of Origin so that's probably out too. A "CO" is required here for a "kit". Maybe as some "home built" thing but what would that be worth. Probably won't sell too well here.

[grumpy]

Originally Posted by shadowgray396

Way to much for the body, plus I have heard that some states are considering them a kit car and they must meet all the smog requirement of a new car.
Ray

Thats easy enough to get around in Michigan. No smog testing at all. Lucky for a good portion of Detroit too lol

[Keith]

I haven't checked, but I believe that these would be registered like any other kit car. There are lots of Cobra kit cars out there so there has to be a legal way. I doubt that you would legally be able to use the original VIN plate.

[bigblock70]

i'm sure lots of people do!

Originally Posted by Keith

I haven't checked, but I believe that these would be registered like any other kit car. There are lots of Cobra kit cars out there so there has to be a legal way. I doubt that you would legally be able to use the original VIN plate.

[Chevelle_Nut]

NC's laws:

According to the Division of Motor Vehicles in North Carolina, a custom-built vehicle is one that is "completely reconstructed or assembled from new or used parts." Glider kits and custom-assembled vehicles also fall under the category of "custom built." Such a vehicle must be registered.

You should list the make as "custom built" and the year the vehicle was built should be listed under "year." When you register a custom-built vehicle, the title is branded "reconstructed."

Registering and titling a custom-built vehicle is not much different from titling any other motor vehicle. Registration and titling requires a visit to a vehicle and license plate renewal office and the following:

* An application for title, completed and signed in front of a notary.

* An affidavit for custom-built vehicle, Form MVR-55, which is a notarized statement that describes the vehicle's assembly from new and used parts.

* An inspector's report, as this special type of vehicle must be inspected for safety and drivability.

* An odometer reading.

* A certificate of title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin for the frame, engine, and transmission (or an indemnity bond can be filed).

* A title fee of $40.

* A Highway Use Tax of 3% of the value. The car's value is determined by the total of bills of sale for the entire purchase of new and used parts and labor.

[Derek69SS]

Most of them will get a VIN tag swap from a rusty hulk with a good title. I'm not saying I agree with that part of it, but that's what I bet most people who buy them do.

[bad.samaritan]

I think they are pretty cool, especially the Camaro bodies. But as everyone else mentioned it would only be worth it if: A.you could register it as a normal chevelle and not get stuck with smog law, etc. B. it was financially smart to buy one of those as opposed patching up an original.

I would imagine the custom build guys would like these for those customers that say "here's x dollars I want a 69 BBC Camaro" or whatever. Might make sense for them and cut down on man hrs. and total project time. Of course I'm just speculating

[chevguy65]

No way in hell would I pay almost 15K for a shell

[Derek69SS]

I'd take one in Aluminum.

[bigblock70]

I think its cool! i'm in this hobby for fun, not to make money or have numbers matching cars, if you have 14k for a body, and dont have the know how to replace your rusty panels more power to you!