Steve Foley

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Mahindra is one:
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...indramajor.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse..._UV_savari.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...ander605DI.htm
>
> And Mitsubishi
> http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3B/World/JapanPhotos.html
>

These links are what got me thinking about this dumb idea.

You probably couldn't import one of these into the US. I doubt they meet
safety and emissions standards.

But.....

If you were to start with a 1978 CJ7, and replace everything, you've
essentially got a brand new 1978 CJ7.

I remember hearing (a long time ago) that to build a brand new 1973 Ford
Pinto one part at a time would cost $14,000. At the time, I think a brand
new 1973 Ford Pinto went for arounf $4,000.

Steve Foley

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Mahindra is one:
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...indramajor.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse..._UV_savari.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...ander605DI.htm
>
> And Mitsubishi
> http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3B/World/JapanPhotos.html
>

These links are what got me thinking about this dumb idea.

You probably couldn't import one of these into the US. I doubt they meet
safety and emissions standards.

But.....

If you were to start with a 1978 CJ7, and replace everything, you've
essentially got a brand new 1978 CJ7.

I remember hearing (a long time ago) that to build a brand new 1973 Ford
Pinto one part at a time would cost $14,000. At the time, I think a brand
new 1973 Ford Pinto went for arounf $4,000.

Steve Foley

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:46aa08e4$0$4805$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...

> Mahindra is one:
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...indramajor.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse..._UV_savari.htm
> http://www.mahindra.com/ourbusinesse...ander605DI.htm
>
> And Mitsubishi
> http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3B/World/JapanPhotos.html
>

These links are what got me thinking about this dumb idea.

You probably couldn't import one of these into the US. I doubt they meet
safety and emissions standards.

But.....

If you were to start with a 1978 CJ7, and replace everything, you've
essentially got a brand new 1978 CJ7.

I remember hearing (a long time ago) that to build a brand new 1973 Ford
Pinto one part at a time would cost $14,000. At the time, I think a brand
new 1973 Ford Pinto went for arounf $4,000.

c

Steve Foley wrote:
> I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> Is anyone doing this?
>
>


This may help you out a little. I didn't bother checking all the dealer
sites.

http://www.mdjuan.com.ph/locator.php

Chris

c

Steve Foley wrote:
> I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> Is anyone doing this?
>
>


This may help you out a little. I didn't bother checking all the dealer
sites.

http://www.mdjuan.com.ph/locator.php

Chris

c

Steve Foley wrote:
> I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> Is anyone doing this?
>
>


This may help you out a little. I didn't bother checking all the dealer
sites.

http://www.mdjuan.com.ph/locator.php

Chris

c

Steve Foley wrote:
> I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> Is anyone doing this?
>
>


This may help you out a little. I didn't bother checking all the dealer
sites.

http://www.mdjuan.com.ph/locator.php

Chris

RapidRonnie

On Jul 27, 2:38 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Steve Foley wrote:
> > I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> > 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> > start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> > I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> > Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> > Is anyone doing this?

Right now not many since convenience and do-it-for-me is king-hence
the '69 Camaros for Ferrari prices. When the stock market and consumer
credit crashes more will be amenable to this. Kit cars have become
nonexistent in the US, for example, but in England they are stilla
viable business. The Brits do not allow banks to finance bums and
expect to get paid.


But it's very possible. Two or three companies make aftermarket
frames and several others make aftermarket fiberglass or aluminum
bodies. Just buy one of each and add engine, trans, transfer case,
axles, driveshafts, wiring harness, springs, steering box, front end
parts, brakes, plumbing, fuel tank, and a few hundred little bits and
you are in business.


If you are a good scrounger it is not necessarily expensive, because
you can get all the items used.

The key is to do it in a state where you can get a replica or street
rod title in the model year of the vehicle it is made to look like or
resemble. That way once titled with a state VIN and ID plate you can
go to any other state and it is a early model vehicle.

RapidRonnie

On Jul 27, 2:38 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Steve Foley wrote:
> > I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> > 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> > start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> > I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> > Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> > Is anyone doing this?

Right now not many since convenience and do-it-for-me is king-hence
the '69 Camaros for Ferrari prices. When the stock market and consumer
credit crashes more will be amenable to this. Kit cars have become
nonexistent in the US, for example, but in England they are stilla
viable business. The Brits do not allow banks to finance bums and
expect to get paid.


But it's very possible. Two or three companies make aftermarket
frames and several others make aftermarket fiberglass or aluminum
bodies. Just buy one of each and add engine, trans, transfer case,
axles, driveshafts, wiring harness, springs, steering box, front end
parts, brakes, plumbing, fuel tank, and a few hundred little bits and
you are in business.


If you are a good scrounger it is not necessarily expensive, because
you can get all the items used.

The key is to do it in a state where you can get a replica or street
rod title in the model year of the vehicle it is made to look like or
resemble. That way once titled with a state VIN and ID plate you can
go to any other state and it is a early model vehicle.

RapidRonnie

On Jul 27, 2:38 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Steve Foley wrote:
> > I saw on the Discovery Channel a company out of California building 'new'
> > 1969 Camaros (Unique Performance). They're getting $125,000 for them. They
> > start with a junk from a boneyard, presumably using the VIN and shell.
>
> > I was thinking (probably a mistake - but...) one could pretty much build a
> > Jeep from the ground up with parts from JC Whitney and others.
>
> > Is anyone doing this?

Right now not many since convenience and do-it-for-me is king-hence
the '69 Camaros for Ferrari prices. When the stock market and consumer
credit crashes more will be amenable to this. Kit cars have become
nonexistent in the US, for example, but in England they are stilla
viable business. The Brits do not allow banks to finance bums and
expect to get paid.


But it's very possible. Two or three companies make aftermarket
frames and several others make aftermarket fiberglass or aluminum
bodies. Just buy one of each and add engine, trans, transfer case,
axles, driveshafts, wiring harness, springs, steering box, front end
parts, brakes, plumbing, fuel tank, and a few hundred little bits and
you are in business.


If you are a good scrounger it is not necessarily expensive, because
you can get all the items used.

The key is to do it in a state where you can get a replica or street
rod title in the model year of the vehicle it is made to look like or
resemble. That way once titled with a state VIN and ID plate you can
go to any other state and it is a early model vehicle.