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looney · 08-31-2012, 12:25 PM

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

Pics of both trucks on thread title bought barn truck.
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Billett · 08-31-2012, 12:39 PM

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

tex_waco_usmc · 08-31-2012, 12:40 PM

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

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

powerdriver 1958 · 08-31-2012, 06:28 PM

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

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

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...

Don't half ass it!

looney · 09-01-2012, 11:11 AM

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

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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08-31-2012, 12:25 PM	#1
looney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mt.Sterling Ky Posts: 31	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. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2012, 12:26 PM	#2
looney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mt.Sterling Ky Posts: 31	Re: Change motor or change body parts Pics of both trucks on thread title bought barn truck. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2012, 12:39 PM	#3
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Change motor or change body parts swap the body. Doesn't take much time to pull these old trucks apart. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

08-31-2012, 12:40 PM	#4
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Change motor or change body parts I dont like getting into the title swap piece so for me that would be out of the question!

08-31-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Change motor or change body parts I'd just swap the VIN instead of trying to go through that. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

08-31-2012, 06:28 PM	#6
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	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 .

09-01-2012, 12:46 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Change motor or change body parts Can you get a title for the one with the bad motor? Then just swap motors... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-01-2012, 12:46 AM	#9
LIGHT EM UP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WASHINGTON Posts: 35	Re: Change motor or change body parts Swap out motor! But make sure it will be all up and up state laws verry don't want trouble with the law Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2012, 11:11 AM	#11
looney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mt.Sterling Ky Posts: 31	Re: Change motor or change body parts I could maybe get a salvage title but how much will that hurt the value. Posted via Mobile Device



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