El Duderino
1st May 2010, 06:09 PM
While working on my Disco today, it dawned on me that I need another project vehicle. :wacko:
Here's the long story cut short...the Disco was bought as a tourer and tough daily driver, and a mate n I have sideline plans to do an overseas expedition. The expedition wouldn't be for a few years anyway, and the Disco is nearing completion if it was to fulfill it's original purpose. Only things like tyres, a 2" lift and other minor inexpensive things would remain.
I've always fancied the Defenders, want one to join the stable, and have been giving it some serious thought. To make matters worse, I've seen some amazing buildups being done by some of you and others which has only served to tease me. That County V8 buildup certainly got my interest! ;)
I'm leaning very heavily towards starting from a new bare galvanised chassis, and building one up exactly as I want. Sound a tad crazy? I have done car restorations before (personally and professionally), so it's fair to say that I'm not afraid of a challenge.
Anyway, I'm wondering what's involved for certification of the chassis so that the vehicle can be registered...in either Vic or NT. Is such a job overly ambitious, not worth it, full of dramas, etc? I realise that the easy option is to buy a decent Defender and go from there, but that would put me again in the same dilemma as the Disco. I'd really welcome all feedback so I can get a clearer picture in my head of what decision to make. :)
Here's the long story cut short...the Disco was bought as a tourer and tough daily driver, and a mate n I have sideline plans to do an overseas expedition. The expedition wouldn't be for a few years anyway, and the Disco is nearing completion if it was to fulfill it's original purpose. Only things like tyres, a 2" lift and other minor inexpensive things would remain.
I've always fancied the Defenders, want one to join the stable, and have been giving it some serious thought. To make matters worse, I've seen some amazing buildups being done by some of you and others which has only served to tease me. That County V8 buildup certainly got my interest! ;)
I'm leaning very heavily towards starting from a new bare galvanised chassis, and building one up exactly as I want. Sound a tad crazy? I have done car restorations before (personally and professionally), so it's fair to say that I'm not afraid of a challenge.
Anyway, I'm wondering what's involved for certification of the chassis so that the vehicle can be registered...in either Vic or NT. Is such a job overly ambitious, not worth it, full of dramas, etc? I realise that the easy option is to buy a decent Defender and go from there, but that would put me again in the same dilemma as the Disco. I'd really welcome all feedback so I can get a clearer picture in my head of what decision to make. :)