Thread: Puma 130 chassis replacement

So how'd you bend it

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Originally Posted by dromader driver

Summit,
was that bend just behind the cab. i have seen this area crack on a ute used with a boom spray on broadacre farming.

Fix was to straighten, weld and fishplate. all designed by an engineer.

Not a good sight.

Yep the bend was just under the rear body where it sweeps up to go over the back axle, this was as a result of an accident, not structural fatigue, however at the time of the crash I was 3.4+tons as this is the normal load I carry.
The front right chassis rail also had a twist in it.. It was a big impact, knocked me out for a little, give me 2 black eyes and a split lip.. Motor and radio were still ticking along as if nothing had happened..and drove another 30,000km in 5 months while I waited for the new chassis to arrive with no issues..

Originally Posted by rick130

Curious how the RTA or whatever they now call themselves treat the chassis number ?

This crossed my mind as well. I have a friend who is a fully certified RWC tester in Vic.

He told me that you can't change a chassis as it then becomes another vehicle.

Next time I see him I will question him for more clarification.

Originally Posted by d2dave

This crossed my mind as well. I have a friend who is a fully certified RWC tester in Vic.

He told me that you can't change a chassis as it then becomes another vehicle.

Next time I see him I will question him for more clarification.

But if Land Rover have given him a chassis with his old number on it nothing has changed.
Chris

Originally Posted by cafe latte

But if Land Rover have given him a chassis with his old number on it nothing has changed.
Chris

My bad. I missed that post. I did not realise that he was getting one with the same number.

Got the ute back yesterday, new chassis, new doors, new guards and a respray, plus I got some upgraded suspension thrown in as well. The guys have done a great job, quieter than when new and general fit and finish is better than from the factory.

Great to see it back straight and shiny!

Good to see back on road, very interesting as I have not long finished a rebuild project of a 2008 130, repairable write off from WA. Will post a full details under new thread. As with yours new chassis stamped in England and landed here in just under 3 months.
Same story Vic roads seemed some what confused about the Chassis number, but in the end it still has the original Vin.
The people that say you cant change the chassis are wrong even the ones that work for Vic roads. But the Chassis like all parts must match the ADR for that car.
Dennis