is this legit ???

I thought to retain its original id it had to score points, but it's got a different chassis, engine, axles so surely there can't be many points left to score?

TD5power said:

I thought to retain its original id it had to score points, but it's got a different chassis, engine, axles so surely there can't be many points left to score?

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It does need a certain amount of points if you use the original, unmodified chassis. But if you modify the chassis, or use one that is not identical to the original, then the points system does not apply, and it needs either an IVA or an SVA.

martin1512 said:

There is no grey area or loopholes with this. Unless the vehicle has the original, unmodified chassis, or a new chassis that is an exact copy of the original, then the vehicle needs either an IVA or SVA inspection and will be issued with either a Q plate, or an age related plate that is related to the newest major component fitted, in this case the TD5 chassis. Which IIRC was introduced in 1998.

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Well that explains it! so aslong as chassis is to same spec its fine, so this ones just pure illegal then

when i asked him this is what the reply wa,,its been rebuilt pal and has been stamped and can be v i c checked if you want pal has td5 axles and 300tdi engine like anything if you change a standard defende to a galvanised shassi you are changing main frame pal and then you have same question to be asked pal but its done pal cracking motor im in no rush to sell her pal

seems to like the word "pal" a lot


sounds like a bit of a tosser….

Dr_evil said:

seems to like the word "pal" a lot


sounds like a bit of a tosser….

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I agree pal...

Pal I think he's your best friend pal

my dog won't eat Pal

barnzy said:

when i asked him this is what the reply wa,,its been rebuilt pal and has been stamped and can be v i c checked if you want pal has td5 axles and 300tdi engine like anything if you change a standard defende to a galvanised shassi you are changing main frame pal and then you have same question to be asked pal but its done pal cracking motor im in no rush to sell her pal

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Well he's certainly committing crimes against the English language, if nothing else, pal.

martin1512 said:

It does need a certain amount of points if you use the original, unmodified chassis. But if you modify the chassis, or use one that is not identical to the original, then the points system does not apply, and it needs either an IVA or an SVA.

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In relation to the discussion we're having on the other thread, what's the position WRT using a second hand chassis of the correct spec? Say i want to repair my rotten 300tdi and am too tight to buy a new galv chassis, so i buy one from a breaker that's come of 300 that's been written off, but had a solid chassis.

Not too sure how this works but i have a 1972 lightweight on a shortened 1980 rrc chassis its a 3.9 and is on the rrc number plates but clearly states on the log book its a historic vehicle and is tax exempt

Snigger

If it was modded afore 98 no problem

BasilSeal said:

In relation to the discussion we're having on the other thread, what's the position WRT using a second hand chassis of the correct spec? Say i want to repair my rotten 300tdi and am too tight to buy a new galv chassis, so i buy one from a breaker that's come of 300 that's been written off, but had a solid chassis.

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Then you need to either use the ID from the chasis donor vehicle, or use the chassis and submit the rebuilt vehicle to an IVA. After which, provided you can give a receipt for the chassis, you will probably be given an age related ID and reg. If the chassis cannot be identified though, or you have no proof of purchase, then you will be issued with a Q plate.

Freelaner said:

If it was modded afore 98 no problem

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Not entirely true. First off, the year the points regs came in was 96. Also If you modify the chassis, or use a 2nd hand one then you still need an IVA. The chassis change/modification regs pre-date the points system, so they still apply even if you built the vehicle before 96.

JED105e said:

Not too sure how this works but i have a 1972 lightweight on a shortened 1980 rrc chassis its a 3.9 and is on the rrc number plates but clearly states on the log book its a historic vehicle and is tax exempt

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thats bad whats your reg?there is noway that a 1980 rangie is tax exempt..

JED105e said:

Not too sure how this works but i have a 1972 lightweight on a shortened 1980 rrc chassis its a 3.9 and is on the rrc number plates but clearly states on the log book its a historic vehicle and is tax exempt

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oppps,,if you get a tug of plod ,you will not get it back

martin1512 said:

Then you need to either use the ID from the chasis donor vehicle, or use the chassis and submit the rebuilt vehicle to an IVA. After which, provided you can give a receipt for the chassis, you will probably be given an age related ID and reg. If the chassis cannot be identified though, or you have no proof of purchase, then you will be issued with a Q plate.

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Surely you'd need more than just the chassis to retain the reg from the donor vehicle under the points system though?

Chassis, monocoque bodyshell (body and chassis as one unit) or frame - original or new and unmodified* 5
Suspension (front and back) - original 2
Axles (both) - original 2
Transmission - original 2
Steering assembly - original 2
Engine - original 1

Please can someone tell me what position I am in with reference to a chassis change? I have just bought, from a breakers, a reclaimed chassis which is going to be blasted and then galvanised before becoming the replacement for my D2.
In simple terms for a simple soul, what do I need to do to make my newly re-chassied vehicle legit??? I have the receipt for the chassis although my mechanic is not picking the chassis up until the beginning of Jan .
Reading through this thread is worrying me and making me wonder if I have made a big mistake.