Dynacorn body quality? - Lateral-g Forums

EBMC · #1 10-11-2008, 08:35 AM

Just wondering if the quality has improved on the 69 conv bodies. Were kicking around some ideas on a new project and was wondering if anyone has used one lately. Thanks!

ProdigyCustoms · #2 10-11-2008, 10:25 AM

I was very vocal of the poor quality on the first bodies made in the USA. But I am painting one today and have a different opinion. Panel fitment was as good as if we did it in the shop. Still required some bead welding to make seams perfect, but not any worse then if we replaced the panels.

Labor time is right at 220 hours right now to get it in the paint booth, which is right on par with what it normally takes for a project after sheelmetal we do in the shop.

I was so happy, I became a dealer. i expect to use more of them.

Vegas69 · #3 10-11-2008, 10:31 AM

I still like my 1969 Camaro. Hint Hint

ccracin · #4 10-13-2008, 06:35 AM

Frank,

Has anything changed with regard to their status as a manufacturer. Meaning, can they issue VIN's so the cars can be titled? I have talked to several people and they are interested, but don't want to skirt the law to get it titled here in PA.

Later,

ProdigyCustoms · #5 10-13-2008, 06:58 AM

We painted the Dynacorn body last night, looks as good as any others we do, I will post some pics. The body comes from Dynacorn with a MSO. The MSO and all the receipts for the build will get you a title at the local DMV when it is finished. Basically it is a kit car if you are not using it to replace a rusted body.

SEMA got legislation passed recently that says if it looks like a duck and it quaks, it's a duck. Meaning if you take a Kit Car Cobra, 32 Ford, 69 Camaro, to DMV with all the proper paperwork, you WILL title the car as a 69 Camaro, but the VIN will not be a typical 69 Camaro VIN number. But your title WILL say 1969 Camaro.

ccracin · #6 10-13-2008, 07:44 AM

Excellent information as always Frank. Thanks very much.

**camcojb** · #7 10-13-2008, 08:29 AM

just watch the individual state laws. Unless that new law changed it for all states California would have titled it as a new car and it would be put in the bi-annual smog program. With engine swaps an LS version of a 69 Camaro would be required to have all the smog of the year of the motor. Hopefully that has changed with Franks mention of a new law, but I know California is pretty stubborn about these things, so I'd make sure exactly how your particular state is going to register the car before spending all that money.

Jody

EBMC · #8 10-13-2008, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the replies, the car is going to be a full custom mechanical wise, but is there any parts that may be difficult to find if there isn't a donor car to grab from? like any of the convertible top parts? window related parts and such?