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Red2014SS · 09-03-2015, 06:17 PM

I was reading a magazine the other day, and I saw where GM has now licensed a reproduction 1967 Camaro body. It costs 13k. From what I am seeing, a person could, if he wanted, build a brand new 1967 Camaro with nothing but new parts.

It might make an interesting project. I am doing the math and considering it.. I wonder if there would be any trouble getting it titled?

http://realdealsteel.com/i-20900965-...-deck-lid.html

Complete doghouse sheet metal is another $1700.

Anyone know anything about this company?

VTSummit · 09-03-2015, 06:20 PM

I've heard the fit on those is terrible.
It would be cheaper to buy a rust free car and restore it and even cheaper still just to buy a really nice one that was already done.

ChrisBlair · 09-03-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

I was reading a magazine the other day, and I saw where GM has now licensed a reproduction 1967 Camaro body. It costs 13k. From what I am seeing, a person could, if he wanted, build a brand new 1967 Camaro with nothing but new parts.

It might make an interesting project. I am doing the math and considering it.. I wonder if there would be any trouble getting it titled?

http://realdealsteel.com/i-20900965-...-deck-lid.html

Complete doghouse sheet metal is another $1700.

Anyone know anything about this company?

You need a VIN

2013 Orange SS · 09-03-2015, 07:25 PM

Goodmark was making 69 bodies a while back. The fit tolerance was closer than in 1969, title has never been a problem here in Michigan. Just have bill's for parts to show you purchased them and paid taxes. I have built dune buggies and titled them.

Splat · 09-03-2015, 08:36 PM

I know a shop where 1 of the customers was having nothing but problems trying to register one these.

Apparently doing a vin swap is illegal.

I know each state is different, but all I know is in NY, Its not easy.

Welker2 · 09-03-2015, 10:32 PM

A good friend of mine builds/customizes cars, mainly Corvettes, for individuals and for Barrett-Jackson. A couple years ago he did a few early-model Camaros. For a couple he built them 'new' from the ground up (frame, body, etc).

As far as the VIN, he found really cheap Camaros, usually not running & rusted out, and bought them. He then went through a process to have the VIN transferred to the new vehicle ... not sure how he did it. One of the Camaros he did for Barrett-Jackson was featured on one of their tee-shirts last year.

If you're interested in seeing some of his work, here's a link to his website:
www.CorvetteCenterLtd.com {if you do, go to the 'special projects' page to see his builds}

Jackass · 09-03-2015, 10:38 PM

I would have to assume that's done like the guys/shops that build motorcycles and sell it to customers , just like those TVs shows

VTSummit · 09-03-2015, 10:38 PM

You can use a donor car, or use the certificate of origin to license it as a kit car. It's not hard. I've not yet talked to anyone who didn't have problems with the reproduction bodies... and a good original is STILL way cheaper way to go.

rontammy0 · 09-03-2015, 10:42 PM

I heard along time ago that gm still had all the dies from the old muscle car days....I'm not sure which ones but camaro and chevelle come to mind. I'm not sure if it's true or not.

09-03-2015, 06:17 PM	#1
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	1st Gen GM Licensed Camaro bodies.. I was reading a magazine the other day, and I saw where GM has now licensed a reproduction 1967 Camaro body. It costs 13k. From what I am seeing, a person could, if he wanted, build a brand new 1967 Camaro with nothing but new parts. It might make an interesting project. I am doing the math and considering it.. I wonder if there would be any trouble getting it titled? http://realdealsteel.com/i-20900965-...-deck-lid.html Complete doghouse sheet metal is another $1700. Anyone know anything about this company? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

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VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,363	I've heard the fit on those is terrible. It would be cheaper to buy a rust free car and restore it and even cheaper still just to buy a really nice one that was already done. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-03-2015, 07:25 PM	#4
2013 Orange SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Merritt, Mi & Naples, Fl Posts: 216 View My Garage	Goodmark was making 69 bodies a while back. The fit tolerance was closer than in 1969, title has never been a problem here in Michigan. Just have bill's for parts to show you purchased them and paid taxes. I have built dune buggies and titled them. __________________ 2013 Camaro RS/SS, L99, Vmax PTB, Z-28 CAI 1966 Chevelle Malibu, 355, 4-Speed

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Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	I know a shop where 1 of the customers was having nothing but problems trying to register one these. Apparently doing a vin swap is illegal. I know each state is different, but all I know is in NY, Its not easy. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

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Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	A good friend of mine builds/customizes cars, mainly Corvettes, for individuals and for Barrett-Jackson. A couple years ago he did a few early-model Camaros. For a couple he built them 'new' from the ground up (frame, body, etc). As far as the VIN, he found really cheap Camaros, usually not running & rusted out, and bought them. He then went through a process to have the VIN transferred to the new vehicle ... not sure how he did it. One of the Camaros he did for Barrett-Jackson was featured on one of their tee-shirts last year. If you're interested in seeing some of his work, here's a link to his website: www.CorvetteCenterLtd.com {if you do, go to the 'special projects' page to see his builds} __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 09-03-2015 at 10:48 PM.

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Jackass Doing what I like to do Drives: 1963 Landrover Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Almost at the corner ! Posts: 667	I would have to assume that's done like the guys/shops that build motorcycles and sell it to customers , just like those TVs shows

09-03-2015, 10:42 PM	#9
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I heard along time ago that gm still had all the dies from the old muscle car days....I'm not sure which ones but camaro and chevelle come to mind. I'm not sure if it's true or not.