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In trying to stick with the original idea of the kit (Donor + Kit = Cobra), I'm planning to use the original Mustang gauges. Since this will be a "new" car, I'd like to set the odometer back to zero. Anybody done it?

That's exactly what I thought and argued to the BMV here. They didn't accept any of my logic, but instead read the law to me that was written with unscrupulous car dealers in mind. Like most laws, they are written to address one problem but tend to make other problems for those who don't fit that situation. It was explained to me that the drivetrain serial numbers, casting numbers etc. that I turned it to get the VIN identified it as a used car. It appears that logic is not a factor in determining the legality of an issue. That's why I said it might be nice to get legal advice.Originally posted by B+L FFR 1686:
I think that the mileage fraud issue would only apply to the car that the speeo is originally assigned to. Like if you "clocked" the odometer back on a Mustang to maximize your profit in a sale. Since it is in a completely "new" vehicle that is registered as something other than an '87-'93 Mustang it shouldn't be an issue. At least 2/3 of the cars being built use a crate engine, or at the very least start with a 0 mile rebuild anyway...