Flip-front. Legal in Oz?

[Brisso57]

See www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.flipfront.html

Does anyone know whether this sort of modification could be legal in OZ? (Qld specifically.)

Doug

[isuzurover]

See Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Series - Body & Chassis (http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.flipfront.html)

Does anyone know whether this sort of modification could be legal in OZ? (Qld specifically.)

Doug

I doubt it would even be covered under the mod codes. Since it doesn't affect body shape/style, seating capacity, etc...

In which case, there would be nop way to stop you. But best check with an approved officer to be 100% sure.

[Sprint]

just because it doesnt fall under any recognised/established modification code doesnt mean it may be illegal, a flip front will have issues regarding locking, security in the event of an accident, structural rigidity in case of an accident, security of locking/hinge points, etc

[p38arover]

Who'd ever notice - besides it was done before you bought the car. It's been like that for years. :angel:

[JDNSW]

I think Ron has the most relevant comment - Series 2/2a were built before ADRs existed, and were on the road for years before there were any rules about modifications. And unless specifically stated in the legislation, design rules are not retrospective.

Not sure I'd do it though - it looks like an invitation for even more rattles.


John

[d@rk51d3]

If SA is anything to go by, You'll need to make an appointment with an engineer to "discuss" the conversion, and get the required certificate to certify the structural integrity of the vehicle.

[Muzzery]

I think it would be worth noting that particular mod won't allow for the fitting of wide tyres and rims, as the fender swings past the wheel in the foto?

[JDNSW]

If SA is anything to go by, You'll need to make an appointment with an engineer to "discuss" the conversion, and get the required certificate to certify the structural integrity of the vehicle.

For vehicles predating the legislation requiring you to do this?

John

[Jeff]

You used to be able to buy a kit for FJ Holdens that flipped the other way, letting you have better access. With the removal of two pins and an electrical plug the whole unit would come off.

Jeff

:rocket:

[Brisso57]

You used to be able to buy a kit for FJ Holdens that flipped the other way, letting you have better access. With the removal of two pins and an electrical plug the whole unit would come off.

Jeff

:rocket:

Many vehicles had flip-forward bonnets:

Jaguars
Triumph Heralds / Vitesses / (GT6's?)

It might be better to rethink the concept to flip that way.

A bit more laterally ... perhaps it'd be possible to leave the bonnet in standard configuration and just engineer an arrangement to make the mudguards (wings) easier to remove/refit.

Doug

[isuzurover]

Many vehicles had flip-forward bonnets:

Jaguars
Triumph Heralds / Vitesses / (GT6's?)

It might be better to rethink the concept to flip that way.

A bit more laterally ... perhaps it'd be possible to leave the bonnet in standard configuration and just engineer an arrangement to make the mudguards (wings) easier to remove/refit.

Doug

Sounds like a much better idea. I have seen a landie where the bonnet and guards flipped forward.

Welding captive nuts to the rad support panel would make the guards a lot easier to remove. Also, I made custom inner guards (small pieces that run between the guard and the footwell), so that they are only bolted at the bottom (they just have a u-shaped section at the top which fits over the bracket on the guard)

[andies landies]

I remember seeing a flip forward conversion story on a north american site about 8 or 9 years ago. It would seem to make a lot more sense as the one referred to here looks like it would be pretty hard to access the side of the engine through the wheel arch!

Andrew

[Olive Drab]

as far as i am aware if the vehicle is on a full chassis stuctural integrity is not affected be different go for it