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My restoration project (stolen for 22 years)

Started by no40jm, July 21, 2009, 07:11:08 AM

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LoneStar Mopar

#25
July 21, 2009, 11:33:37 AM
It is a shame that it was stolen, but pretty exciting that you got it back. Good luck with the rest of the restoration.

69*F5*SE

#26
July 21, 2009, 11:39:44 AM
Great story man.  Glad you got it back.  Things are looking fantastic.  :2thumbs:  I live just north of Detroit in Roseville, one city over from Eastpointe.  What part of Michigan are you in, if you don't mind me asking?  

Blown70

#27
July 21, 2009, 11:40:50 AM
Quote from: no40jm on July 21, 2009, 10:31:33 AM
no the VIN tag was missing. I had a VIN tag made for $300.

Ok, I mis read, I did not know you could have the dash ones remade.  Good to know.

no40jm

#28
July 21, 2009, 12:06:57 PM
Here's the new one.
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moparstuart

#29
July 21, 2009, 02:16:32 PM
Quote from: no40jm on July 21, 2009, 12:06:57 PM
Here's the new one.
wow i didnt know anyone was remaking them either , cinda scary
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Old Moparz

#30
July 21, 2009, 03:07:49 PM
Quote from: no40jm on July 21, 2009, 10:31:33 AM
no the VIN tag was missing. I had a VIN tag made for $300.


Quote from: moparstuart on July 21, 2009, 02:16:32 PM
Quote from: no40jm on July 21, 2009, 12:06:57 PM
Here's the new one.
wow i didnt know anyone was remaking them either , cinda scary


Not to open a can of worms, or derail a thread, or accuse someone of anything, but I wouldn't think a reproduction dash VIN tag is legal under any circumstances. And as much as I enjoy a story that has a happy ending, what's stopping someone from doing a very similar thing to a car that was illegal?
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b5blue

#31
July 21, 2009, 04:18:00 PM
I think having Mom's Title, documentation of the theft, the officer who recovered the Chargers report and testimony, Photos of him in front of it as a toddler, Aunt and Uncle's previous ownership being verifiable, all add up to nullify your concern. 

tan top

#32
July 21, 2009, 04:49:50 PM
wow what a great story & a happy ending  :yesnod:   love reading stuff like this ,  :coolgleamA:   keep the pictures coming dude ! thanks for sharing this  :yesnod: :popcrn:
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#33
July 21, 2009, 05:41:00 PM
Man that's pretty cool. I can understand the force that pushed you to decide to finish the car. My grandfather died in 1991. I was going through chemotheropy at that time and couldn't travel from Texas to Ohio for the funeral. Grandpa was my best friend growing up and I would have done anything for him.  :'(   It's good to see the progress you're doing on that car.  :2thumbs: Keep us updated!
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TA70455

#34
July 21, 2009, 06:29:45 PM
Hey thats a great story with great progress. I think you will make your grandpa proud!

Old Moparz

#35
July 21, 2009, 06:30:03 PM
Quote from: b5blue on July 21, 2009, 04:18:00 PM
I think having Mom's Title, documentation of the theft, the officer who recovered the Chargers report and testimony, Photos of him in front of it as a toddler, Aunt and Uncle's previous ownership being verifiable, all add up to nullify your concern. 


Nothing will nullify my concern, it's just a matter of what is legal or not. There is no way (that I'm aware of) that any DMV will allow a reproduction of a factory style VIN.
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jb666

#36
July 21, 2009, 06:40:35 PM
Wow!! Awesome story!!!!!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

69bronzeT5

#37
July 21, 2009, 08:04:28 PM
Wow, cool story. Glad you guys got it back! :2thumbs:
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#38
July 21, 2009, 09:32:19 PM
Cool story. Glad you got it back. LEON. :2thumbs:

Brock Samson

#39
July 22, 2009, 10:52:25 AM
 :2thumbs:  :popcrn: very well done! BRAVO!  :patriot: looks to me like your winning your bet.
I think i feel a tear.  :shruggy:

TruckDriver

#40
July 22, 2009, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: Back N Black on July 21, 2009, 10:35:00 AM
Awesome story and great progress! That story would make a great movie. :2thumbs:

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Neal_J

#41
July 22, 2009, 06:08:04 PM
Great story & nice progress so far.

The70RT

#42
July 22, 2009, 08:24:51 PM
Wow........ cool story. Keep up the good work  :2thumbs:
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bearbqd

#43
July 22, 2009, 08:46:59 PM
Awesome read, I'm glad you got it back and great work. As far as the others concerns, if the VIN is made, and you have it installed, The DMV will be non the wiser about it. You just present the title and bill of sale if applicable for it to get changed over to your name. I'm sure you know all this and have probably already done it. I'm just voicing it for the others concerned.
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mopar73

#44
July 22, 2009, 09:36:47 PM
great story, keep up the great work :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

no40jm

#45
July 23, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
 Thanks everyone for all your great comments!!!!!! The little boy in the picture is my cousin. I was born about 9 years after the picture was taken. As far as the vin thing goes, yes its legal in my state to have one made. 
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The70RT

#47
July 23, 2009, 06:16:52 PM
Quote from: no40jm on July 23, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
Thanks everyone for all your great comments!!!!!! The little boy in the picture is my cousin. I was born about 9 years after the picture was taken. As far as the vin thing goes, yes its legal in my state to have one made. 

That's good. There is some on here that wouldn't let that die. They still may not....... ::) ::)
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#48
July 23, 2009, 06:35:53 PM
Awesome story. I have to ask though. The guy that paid $2000 for it and then lost it to you guys, do you know if he was able to get his money back?
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#49
July 23, 2009, 09:15:48 PM
Wow, that is just an unbelieveable story!!!  That is so good to hear that your family got teh car back after all this time, and that you will take it to where your grandpa ashes are.  I am just beside myself on this story.  Congrats on teh car, and I'm sure we all can not wait until it is done!! :cheers:
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