So....What is YOUR opinion on VIN swaps ?

No it's not.

Drill off VIN tag. Attach VIN tag to "new replacement part" body. If you like, add bits from the donor car that happen to have identifying numbers on them.

Done. And legal.

All we've done here is replace a lot of damaged parts with new parts, Officer Dibbles :).
OK, I'm done here.. You obviously have all the answers. I'll stick to my way and have FHP inspect it and reassign a tittle on my vehicles.