Range rover classic chassis cut to fit 90

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newson

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Hi,

Considering buying a rr clasic rolling chassis and re bodying it as a defender 90. A friend has done the same thing.

Just wondering how easy it is to do the chassis cut and what works involved and if anyone on here has done it?
 
If you shorten the chassis, that is a 'radical modification' and you lose exempt status and have to go on a Q plate.

J
 
yeah ive not heard of that either. This topics slipped off course a bit :doh:

anyone have any idea what works involved?
 
Found this bit of info on DVLA site.

Kit Conversions
This is where a kit of new parts is added to an existing vehicle or old parts are added to a kit comprising a manufactured body, chassis or monocoque bodyshell. The general appearance of the vehicle will change and result in a revised description on the registration certificate.

A vehicle will retain its donor registration mark if either the original unmodified chassis or unaltered monocoque bodyshell and two other major components are used. If a new monocoque bodyshell or chassis from a specialist kit manufacturer is used (or an altered chassis or bodyshell from an existing vehicle) together with two major components from a donor vehicle, an age related mark will be assigned. The mark will be based on the age of the donor vehicle. An IVA, ESVA, SVA or MSVA test will be required to register the vehicle.

Where there are insufficient parts from a donor vehicle or in cases where the original registration mark is unknown, an IVA, ESVA, SVA or MSVA certificate will be required to register the vehicle and a 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
 
If your mate has done it already ask him.

Shortening the chassis is a major modification and since you want to put a different shell on you are not keeping enough parts. Why not just bobtail it? Or have you already got a dodgy 90 in need of a new reg?
 
yeah ive not heard of that either. This topics slipped off course a bit :doh:

anyone have any idea what works involved?

C'mon guys. The chassis is the most important bit to retaining identity!

Registering a rebuilt vehicle, kit car and kit conversion : Directgov - Motoring

In order to retain the original registration mark:

  • cars and car-derived vans must use:


The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt).
 
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