<VV> OT Restoration vs fraud

[Charles Lee]

Then there was the guy who built a "brand new" 32 Ford "Deuce" from all NOS 
parts.

Was it a new car or an old car ?  Was it "original" or "repro" ?

Anyone know where that car is today ?

CL
67 Monza coupe

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From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 10:50 AM
Subject: <VV> OT Restoration vs fraud


>
>>If you DO sell it and you get called on the carpet by an unsuspecting
>>purchaser, you deserve whatever you get.
>
> IANAL but would think the proper thing would be to fully document exactly 
> what was done, provide it to the prospective purchaser, and if purchased 
> retain a signed copy of the document. That said, there is no question that 
> sometimes "restoration" becomes excessive since every thing opened up 
> reveals more work to be done. Exactly when one car becomes another seems 
> to be a legal question but seem to recall once brass era car starting with 
> one wheel and some of the drivetrain.
>
> Never have gotten into it but know that Florida at least has a class of 
> title for "constructed" cars. Did once spend almost a year getting a 
> proper title for a car inherited from a close friend.
>
> Padgett
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