I have a dynacorn rag top as well. If I could have located a donor body I would have used it's documentation to "save" it as well. I prefer being able to run 1969 license plates and such. As I don't have any of that, I used the Dynacorn serial as a VIN and licensed it as a 1969 Camaro Convertible Replica.
Only by looking at the VIN/ Custom Cowl tag or the tail panel can you tell it is a dynacorn. The only foul would be if you tried to defraud a potential buyer into thinking it is someething it isn't. The purists are annoying but hell they really don't like PT cars anyway. Camaros.net members generally are pissed that it could lead to fake 1st Gens which would make their cars less rare, and or valuable. I think the sinking economy and the substantial resources required to build one will preclude this. Bottom line, enjoy it and tell people the truth, IF they ask you at a show or cruise.
An older gentleman with an "original" 69 coupe ( in ****ty shape) suggested that my car will have to be placed in a "kit Car" class if i take it to a cruise. He had little to say when I asked him to show me where I could order a "kit" 69 rag top. It isn't like factory five racing selLs them. No, you stilll have to buy and FIND alot of stuff even if you call year one and order their roller.
Check the passenger side of the wind shield frame especially if you hav a reproduction top frame. Nothing is right in that area. You will see when you start bolting up the surround trim and top locks.
Do you have the original front metal/ doors from the donor? Start with an original core support if possible. Goodmark/ Dynacorn...whatever, the molds are probably the same and it will require severe tweaking.
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