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Hylton · 11-09-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

A friend of mine is building a Ferrari look-alike kit car (350 Chevy) and has been waiting >6 months to have an inspection. Here in the US.
It used to be lights in all the right places but no more.

He can't register the car until then and it really doesn't seem like it will ever happen. :(

No VIN = no insurance.

It does look great though

but I think he's going to need a trailer.

Your story reminds me of this one:

http://www.geekologie.com/2008/10/ma...ni-countac.php

http://jalopnik.com/5065896/hand+mad...s-light-of-day Watch the vid....he's obviously single....lol.

This guy hand formed everything! Not a kit car, not Lamborghini sheetmetal, just him and his raw talent!

PQ · 11-09-2011, 11:04 AM

Build a car for the street on your own = your own accountability.

GM builds it and they become accountable for it.

Pretty simple to me.

Wanting one of these for the street is just dumb to me.

blazzin1 · 11-09-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Build a car for the street on your own = your own accountability.

GM builds it and they become accountable for it.

Pretty simple to me.

Wanting one of these for the street is just dumb to me.

Okay, I'll accept that....I'm dumb then!!!!

LOWDOWN · 11-09-2011, 11:22 AM

"Where there's a will, there's a way..."

In the case of a COPO, GM would be absolved of any contingent liability. If you re-register or re-apply an existing Camaro VIN from a write-off etc., and records indicate VIN xxxxxx was, in fact, written off at some point, you are totally on your own. Insurability will be "interesting" as well with a re-applied VIN...as would your legal standing if officials run that VIN.

As far as applying for "legal status" as a kit-car or hand-built special, statutes vary from State to State and Province to Province. "Could" it be done? Yes...depending...

I suspect, by the time pricing is announced and the terms/conditions that are contingent with that transaction (e.g. can you buy just a roller, without engine/trannie?), a COPO will be priced as "the sum of its parts": B-I-W, S-9 diff, cage, etc. The "all-inclusive pricing" will simply be a convenient way of buying all the components GM/Pratt & Miller have included, in a "one stop shopping", "here's what NHRA has certified" fashion.

Let's see what the price/terms/conditions are first...

PQ · 11-09-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Okay, I'll accept that....I'm dumb then!!!!

I didn't say that. Don't be so offended. MY OPINION is that it's a dumb IDEA.

To make it street legal you'd have to do some things to it that defeat the pupose.

I'm saying that you have to do too much to the car to make it legal and safe for the street that would be counterproductive to the money you pay for a COPO. Now change the laws to make it worth it and fine. Then I'd understand it more.

I totaly get that if this car could be street legal in it's COPO form then great.

My point is simply why would you want to 'dumb down' a great track car just to make it street legal?

JusticePete · 11-11-2011, 08:29 PM

The COPO would be a real stretch for the street from an interior perspective. I may have it confused with some of the other special builds in the GM booth, but I seem to remember cage bars where the passenger seat should be.

LOWDOWN · 12-05-2011, 03:12 PM

The latest video from PRI, featuring the COPO Camaro and its appearance on the cover of the '12 GM Performance Parts Catalog:

http://www.dragzine.com/features/pri...ormance-parts/

diamondmike · 12-05-2011, 06:48 PM

the copo is very nice. but its A TRACK CAR. it's a 327 with a blower or 427 n/a
cage and both seats. i got the flyer with pics from pri this weekend.

Cuda7050 · 12-05-2011, 10:25 PM

I found these pics of the supercharged 327 and naturally aspirated 427 that will be used incompetition. I'm sure NHRA will rate them at around 375 hp LOL.

JusticePete · 12-05-2011, 10:43 PM

Hopefully, they get solid orders and the COPO drag goes to production. If they can sell these....

garcmol · 12-06-2011, 06:10 AM

327 in the 9s

69 Rebel · 12-06-2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul 45543

WHY DO I WANT THIS???
__________________

TO GO FAST !!!!!

11-09-2011, 11:04 AM	#114
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Build a car for the street on your own = your own accountability. GM builds it and they become accountable for it. Pretty simple to me. Wanting one of these for the street is just dumb to me. __________________

12-05-2011, 06:48 PM	#120
diamondmike Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Destin, fl Posts: 441	the copo is very nice. but its A TRACK CAR. it's a 327 with a blower or 427 n/a cage and both seats. i got the flyer with pics from pri this weekend. __________________ 7.83 @ 172 and 1.15 60ft 5th gen 4.93@143

12-06-2011, 06:10 AM	#123
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	327 in the 9s __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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11-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#116
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	"Where there's a will, there's a way..." In the case of a COPO, GM would be absolved of any contingent liability. If you re-register or re-apply an existing Camaro VIN from a write-off etc., and records indicate VIN xxxxxx was, in fact, written off at some point, you are totally on your own. Insurability will be "interesting" as well with a re-applied VIN...as would your legal standing if officials run that VIN. As far as applying for "legal status" as a kit-car or hand-built special, statutes vary from State to State and Province to Province. "Could" it be done? Yes...depending... I suspect, by the time pricing is announced and the terms/conditions that are contingent with that transaction (e.g. can you buy just a roller, without engine/trannie?), a COPO will be priced as "the sum of its parts": B-I-W, S-9 diff, cage, etc. The "all-inclusive pricing" will simply be a convenient way of buying all the components GM/Pratt & Miller have included, in a "one stop shopping", "here's what NHRA has certified" fashion. Let's see what the price/terms/conditions are first...

11-11-2011, 08:29 PM	#118
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The COPO would be a real stretch for the street from an interior perspective. I may have it confused with some of the other special builds in the GM booth, but I seem to remember cage bars where the passenger seat should be.

12-05-2011, 03:12 PM	#119
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	The latest video from PRI, featuring the COPO Camaro and its appearance on the cover of the '12 GM Performance Parts Catalog: http://www.dragzine.com/features/pri...ormance-parts/

12-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#121
Cuda7050 Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 818	I found these pics of the supercharged 327 and naturally aspirated 427 that will be used incompetition. I'm sure NHRA will rate them at around 375 hp LOL.

12-05-2011, 10:43 PM	#122
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Hopefully, they get solid orders and the COPO drag goes to production. If they can sell these....