If the factory switches VINs from a bad tub to a good one it's called a factory restoration. If you or I do it, it's called fraud.
At 50% or more sheet metal replaced I would no longer consider the car original. Especially if it had been in a collision.
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Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa
A lot of cars are being salvaged now that never would have just 2-3 years ago. Every single early car I've cut up would be saved today. All were T's, 3 of the 4 were Targas, some were nothing but completely stripped rollers, but still. A 72 Targa I cut up, the rear shelf and seats went to Restoration Design so they could make new molds. Happy about that.
I know (have firsthand knowledge) people are buying VINs and stitching them into better condition, more easily restorable cars.
Totally unethical in my opinion.
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