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Originally Posted by dallas_
If you keep it, you may find it easier to shorten the frame by 2" than to lengthen the body by that amount.
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I agree - however it sounds like they may have cut and spliced the body already - not sure. Also, those headers pictured in a couple of the photos are not going to work.
Cutting and splicing back the frame would not be difficult. Most use an internal sleeve at the splice point and drill some holes in the outside frame weld to also plug weld it for additional strength. The trick may be to verify that the body will still fit properly under the body based on where the 2 inches is taken out. Strength wise, it's best to cut and splice as close to one of the axles as possible and avoid the middle area of the wheelbase to put the splice since this is where bending moment is the greatest. But if an internal sleeve is used along with some plug welds it won't be especially critical.
As far as recourse against the seller - unless he misrepresented the car in writing or advertisement, I would think it would be difficult to go back on him. Even if he verbally misrepresented it, it's his word against yours. Most used product sells are "as is" and "buyer beware" unless there is documented misrepresention. But as a self-described litigator you already know where you stand on that.