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looney

08-31-2012 12:25 PM

Change motor or change body parts

I don't have alot of experience in restoration so with that here is what I'm looking at. Have two trucks both 72 gmc one has good motor, trans and title but very rough body. Other has no title, locked motor but really good body. Do i change motor and title or switch most all body parts Need advice from experienced restoreration guys.
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looney

08-31-2012 12:26 PM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

Pics of both trucks on thread title bought barn truck.
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Billett

08-31-2012 12:39 PM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

swap the body. Doesn't take much time to pull these old trucks apart.

tex_waco_usmc

08-31-2012 12:40 PM

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I dont like getting into the title swap piece so for me that would be out of the question!

Billett

08-31-2012 12:41 PM

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I'd just swap the VIN instead of trying to go through that.

powerdriver 1958

08-31-2012 06:28 PM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

VIN swaps can bring you a lot of unwanted trouble . Check your state laws . Hate to see you lose all your hard work and money because of an illegal short cut .

kingsolver72

09-01-2012 12:36 AM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958 (Post 5568165)

VIN swaps can bring you a lot of unwanted trouble . Check your state laws . Hate to see you lose all your hard work and money because of an illegal short cut .

I ain't telling anyone what to do but this good advice.
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VA72C10

09-01-2012 12:46 AM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

Can you get a title for the one with the bad motor? Then just swap motors...

LIGHT EM UP

09-01-2012 12:46 AM

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Swap out motor! But make sure it will be all up and up state laws verry don't want trouble with the law
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Billett

09-01-2012 10:00 AM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958 (Post 5568165)

VIN swaps can bring you a lot of unwanted trouble . Check your state laws . Hate to see you lose all your hard work and money because of an illegal short cut .

This is very true. The state can and will take your truck if they find out. My apologies for even suggesting it. Sometimes the old minitrucker side of me comes back out...:lol: Don't half ass it!

looney

09-01-2012 11:11 AM

Re: Change motor or change body parts

I could maybe get a salvage title but how much will that hurt the value.
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kingsolver72

09-01-2012 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by looney (Post 5568987)

I could maybe get a salvage title but how much will that hurt the value.
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I think a "salvage title" is just in people's mind that makes the vehicle less valuable. It may effect resale...may.
I just did a quiet title hear in Kansas.
I don't know if it will affect the resale of my truck..I'm not worried about that now..just glad everything is copasetic.
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