Disclaimer: this response has nothing to do with the OP, or his chassis
Quote:
Originally Posted by cobrakiwi
So why not?
|
Just as with original Cobra's, Shelby's, Ferrari's, Porsche's and several others that get copied due to the value of the originals, it is likely that others coming in here after a Google search could garner important information that they would then use to alter a chassis to make it "appear more original" to one manufacturer or another. We have seen it attempted with Kirkham and McClusky built chassis/body combinations in the past (called "AIR CARS"), it is"details", not shared with the general public, were the give-a-way and caused the copies to be shown as frauds when confronted with an original "owner unknown" car showing up, when in fact the original car was not really "unknown", and in at least one case, was still with the original owner/family with an unbroken chain of custody from new.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cobrakiwi
Also care to answer why you think the letters COB and the number 0 and 6 are illegal to stamp on such a build?
|
Without being a licensed manufacturer, you cannot arbitrary stamp a VIN number into a chassis and make it your own. As a licensed manufacturer, you are required to file paperwork with your governing body and issue a MSO/MCO for the chassis.
As the perfect example, think back a few years to the story of 100 "found and forgotten" CSX3000 series chassis, which in reality were not NOS, but newly constructed.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cobrakiwi
With all due respect, I think this caliber of build is a little out of your league.
|
Just because I do not currently own an original CSX2000/3000 series, a Kirkham, Kimmins, AC MK, or McClusky (among others), does not mean I have not worked on, driven, help restore/rebuild/build/studied up close and in person any or all of the above 1-14 times over. Keep in mind, I've been around these cars since the late 70's and have seen more than most.
Bill S