I think once a professional builder changes the vin/data plates, and excahnges the Tempest/Lemans hood, grilles, taillights, emblems, engine, etc for GTO items, it would be near impossible for you to know the difference. Any bolt on Tempest parts found on the car could be claimed as replacement parts. Even if you somehow located a Tempest vin number on the frame, he could simply say he replaced the origional damaged frame, which is normally acceptable. If someone changes the vin, he's looking to make a profit. The question is, why is the buyer looking for a car with that vin, pride or greed?
Luke
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