Is the restorer legally responsible ??

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Originally Posted by jim-bob

something that you did or failed to do in the restoration? OR...that person sells the vehicle that you restored..who's responsible

IMO, it all depends on what went wrong. Are we talking a restoration ( restored to factory condition ) or are we talking a resto-mod ( vehicle componets not period equipment ) ? If its restored, most of the componets are either original or rebuilt. The integrity of the vehicle depends depends on the quality of the maintenance. It would be like buying a used car, the responsibility would be on the buyer to make sure it is in good condition and maintained properly. If it is a resto mod, some componets on the vehicle may have been altered and re engineered. The builder may be welding or bolting in new steering box's, swapping in different axles, modifying the suspension etc. The builder has become part of the manufacturing process, and in a way, involved with a joint venture with GM as the manufacturer of the vehicle. If the modification failed, IMO, the builder might be responsible also.