----- Original Message -----
From: "eddee" <eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L_FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 5:16 AM
Subject: Fw: [FWDLK] Plan-A from Outer Panels
> Neil
> Your points are valid, but like anything else in life common sense and
fair
> play SHOULD prevail.
> If a frame is stamped,,,it should be part of a 'NUMBER MATCHING AUTO'
> If a fender or glass or radio has to be replaced because of an accident,
> hitting a stone or short circuit and it is replaced with a factory
> replacement or allowable aftermarket item, it is still a number matching
car
> (in my opinion)
>
> My personal simplistic rule( and I repeat that it is my own self imposed
> rule)is as follows.
> Serialized parts of the car, and options as identified by the build
sheets,
> need to be intact to be a true #1 Number Matching auto. I will admit that
I
> probably do not know every part that can be identified to a serial number
on
> a particular car.
>
> If you want to "personalize" your car to your desires DO IT! To keep its
> integrity especially if it is a #3 level or better I would just keep track
> of the changes you make so you or a new owner in the future know the
truth
> and can revert back to orig if they desire.
>
> One of these centuries, when I find my Number Matching FURY (or close to
it)
> I WILL put skirts on it along with dual rear aerials because I think they
> are neat. Whether I show it or ever sell it I will be straight if any one
> ever asks about its 'originality.'
>
> HELP-Does any one know how do get ones car "documented" Does Chrysler or
an
> independent inspector do this stuff? Does this service even exist???
>
> ED LI NY
> FURY hunter
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "eastern sierra Adj Services" <esierraadj@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 12:45 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Plan-A from Outer Panels
>
>
> > FRAME SWAP!!!??? Don't you realize that you would be altering the
> > "matching-numbers" (frame-stampings, w/engine/ body info) status, of
> > your car [ just-kidding!! ]
> >
> > Seriously, tho, for all you "moral-types", out there ( & I repeat: I
> > have NOT done this, & I am NOT trying to be 'defensive' about this
> > subject, only playing devil's advocate):
> >
> > What is the difference between (CORRECTLY-RESTORING, let's assume) a
> > rusted-hulk, containing "only" its firewall & door hinge posts, & its
> > 'restorable-frame', which contain its Paint/Trim plate, its VIN plate,
> > & its frame-stampings..., with all'- "donor" - parts....
> >
> >
> > AND: taking "valuable" Paint/Trim plate, VIN plate, &
> > 'matching-number' frame , and re-creating that car , from a
> > 'complete' "donor" - CAR?????
> >
> > I, & "you" , know plenty of people who have utilized 'Plan-A', to
> > restore convertibles , "using" 'nice' sedans (e,g.) , in the process.
> >
> > Why are some of you 'upset', with 'Plan-B' ?
> >
> > Which "fully-restored" car, in either scenario, is
> > "legitimate" , & which is the bastard?
> >
> > MY only problem is with someone trying to INVENT a car (w/ fake-I.D.
> > tags, etc.----there are lotsa "obvious-clones", out there with
> > non-conforming "numbers") that never existed, from the factory, or
> > trying to pass-off a "fake" car as an original/correct item.
> >
> >
> > SOOO, I guess, I am a 'stickler' for original "body-tags", IMO, if you
> > have THEM, you have my blessing to do either Plan-A or Plan-B-----
> > because @ what 'point' does a rusted-out (convertible, usually) hulk
> > become "immoral"
> > to restore? Supose you've "only" got the "2" tags to work with (& the
> > "conv" pieces, too). If you've got a donor car @ hand, & the time/money,
> > whatchugonnado?
> >
> > Just asking,
> >
> >
> > Neil Vedder
> > original/semi-correct D500
> >
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