02-20-13, 11:35 AM
67440Dodge Wrote:Irregardless of whether it's a replacement unibody, a donor car, or whatever, the law clearly states that swapping VIN's is illegal. Even buying the car knowing it's got a swapped VIN is a felony:
(3) He knowingly possesses a vehicle, or part of a vehicle to which by law or regulation must be attached a vehicle identification number, either (a) with a vehicle identification number label, sticker, or plate which was not affixed by the manufacturer in accordance with 49 U.S.C. section 32101, et seq. or regulations promulgated thereunder, or in accordance with the provisions of the vehicle and traffic law or regulations promulgated thereunder, or (b) on which is affixed, stamped or embossed a vehicle identification number which was not affixed, stamped or embossed by the manufacturer, or in accordance with 49 U.S.C. section 32101, et seq. or regulations promulgated thereunder or in accordance with the provisions of the vehicle and traffic law or regulations promulgated thereunder.
Illegal VIN swapping aside, if he did a rebody wouldn't that basically turn this into a tribute car rather than the original?
A sweet tribute, but still not really original.
