belairlover
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01-11-21 11:05 AM - Post#2811849
Hello everyone,
I have been in the market for a project tri-five convertible for about a year now and I keep running into middle men, over priced originals, or complete rust buckets, so after all the frustration I'm considering a new body. Does anyone have any experience with these? What are the pros and cons? What about a VIN and cowl tag? Is there more than one company making these?
They look great and the prices are very reasonable. Any comments will be appreciated.
Thank you!
Fred
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 Bad56Sedan
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01-11-21 04:17 PM - Post#2811871
In response to belairlover
https://www.semasan.com/resources/everything- you-n...
from one of the places you ask about has this to help title such
VC56S 2 door Sedan, 40 Years
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wagonman100
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01-11-21 07:36 PM - Post#2811890
In response to Bad56Sedan
I don’t know how many companies are making new bodies, but it was at least two. One company was all new, another was using used cowls as a base so that there was an original VIN tag and could be titled as an old car whereas the other would probably need a state issued VIN. It also may need to adhere to emissions standards that an old car would not. Please note that these cowls were being bought up from any model car and therefore may not have the “C” in the VIN indicating that it is a Bel Air, which all convertibles were built as. Also remember there cars have a ton of trim that do not come with the bodies, so you have to either buy all of it piece by piece or buy a parts car with at least most of the trim present. You also have to provide the chassis and suspension as well as the drivetrain, glass and interior.
Jay
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Bad56Sedan
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01-11-21 09:42 PM - Post#2811897
In response to wagonman100
I read that too a while back about " you supply the cowl",
for 5-6-7 sedans you would want the "A" pillar.
The link I posted directs you to every state for legal matters,
I looked through my states rules, does not sound that easy to title as year 1955-6 or 7,
kit car route? Why bother.
VC56S 2 door Sedan, 40 Years
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wagonman100
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01-12-21 08:21 PM - Post#2811973
In response to Bad56Sedan
If you have an original cowl (or the new body built around an original cowl) with the VIN tag attached and a matching clear title you can register it as that year vehicle.
Jay
Friends don’t let friends drive Fords.
1999 Silverado Z71 4X4 extra-cab short bed
1983 Malibu Fauxmad - tubbed
1978 El Camino Kustomized
1972 Monte Carlo
1957 210 handyman wagon
1957 Nomad sport wagon
1957 Cameo Carrier |
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belairlover
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01-13-21 09:09 AM - Post#2812001
In response to Bad56Sedan
This is great, thank you!
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belairlover
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01-13-21 09:10 AM - Post#2812003
In response to wagonman100
Thank you for the information, this is great stuff. I'm leaning towards the original cowl option, I feel it would be worth it. Thanks again!
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belairlover
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01-13-21 09:14 AM - Post#2812004
In response to wagonman100
That makes sense to me.
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