Chinese Reproduction Shell - Discussion &Poll

[Taz112]

Chinese Shell

How many 1100s and 1300s are out there now badged and registered as rs2000 and how many declared not a single one

[Davecos4x4]

But if you look at it, it's a Frankenstein.

5 spot weld scuttle, small strut tops, no badge holes in the boot.

So what, its a very nice car and well put together using a replica shell.

There are a few differences but its not going to be in concours or anything, just a very nice clean escort mk.2 that many would like to own.

[LOUIE]

Gotta say fellas this thread is the most boring I've read in a long time, more so than the rsoc ones... Everyone has a different opinion and common ground will never be reached.. Just a shame for anyone rebuilding a car that'll be questioned constantly if it's a cheap fake chinky shell

[Ciran Carton]

How do we know that the shell is Chinese?

[Dave1800BDA]

how do we know that the shell is chinese?

我认为底盘标签是这样打印的

[alancdavis]

How many 1100s and 1300s are out there now badged and registered as rs2000 and how many declared not a single one

That's no excuse

[LOUIE]

How do we know that the shell is Chinese?

We or me

[Ciran Carton]

We or me

Anyone?

[Ciran Carton]

我认为底盘标签是这样打印的

Is this the chassis number?!!!

[robrs2]

Gotta say fellas this thread is the most boring I've read in a long time, more so than the rsoc ones... Everyone has a different opinion and common ground will never be reached.. Just a shame for anyone rebuilding a car that'll be questioned constantly if it's a cheap fake chinky shell

Its not about opinions. Its about what is legal and correct to the current rules. There is no problem using the shells but passing it of as an original shell, transfering old shell numbers..etc is the problem.
The shell is a replacment part, even though its not from ford so can be used, but it needs to have the right ID.
It may be a boring topic for you if your never going to change cars. But with the price of them now, getting one that has been re-shelled with the new type shell that is passed of as "mint, unwelded, original" will be a bit of a ****er.

Is this the chassis number?!!!

no lol

[LOUIE]

[QUOTE=robrs2;730072]Its not about opinions. Its about what is legal and correct to the current rules. There is no problem using the shells but passing it of as an original shell, transfering old shell numbers..etc is the problem.
The shell is a replacment part, even though its not from ford so can be used, but it needs to have the right ID.
It may be a boring topic for you if your never going to change cars. But with the price of them now, getting one that has been re-shelled with the new type shell that is passed of as "mint, unwelded, original" will be a bit of a ****er.

You've agreed with me while trying to disagree with me... The legal side hasn't been cleared up other than the keyboard boys

[RS2000EXPRESS]

[QUOTE=LOUIE;730077]

Its not about opinions. Its about what is legal and correct to the current rules. There is no problem using the shells but passing it of as an original shell, transfering old shell numbers..etc is the problem.
The shell is a replacment part, even though its not from ford so can be used, but it needs to have the right ID.
It may be a boring topic for you if your never going to change cars. But with the price of them now, getting one that has been re-shelled with the new type shell that is passed of as "mint, unwelded, original" will be a bit of a ****er.

You've agreed with me while trying to disagree with me... The legal side hasn't been cleared up other than the keyboard boys

Yes quite right, nobody should be mislead by advertising these cars for sale. In these cases it should be clearly stated that the body is a replacement part! Ideally stamped with a unique chassis number. As often the case there are tell tale signs with identifying anything different from the original spec on cars and quite honestly any used car can be a can of worms, so if you don't know enough about these cars, then I suggest as with any other car, you find and take someone with you that does!

Tim

[Taz112]

That's no excuse

How many V5 log books are there for sale on ebay alone.
Buying one of them and stealing someone else's pride and joy has to be worse than a reshell dont you think

[Andyc]

Shut it you ginger ponce.

Kev
Do you fancy going on the rob and then use one of those v5s mate as some folk cannot see the wrong

[alancdavis]

How many V5 log books are there for sale on ebay alone.
Buying one of them and stealing someone else's pride and joy has to be worse than a reshell dont you think

Yes it is and it's also illegal to sell V5 docsc