Thread: New Perentie Owner - what now?

Originally Posted by Sam Ball

Hi guys, just bought a Perentie in the last batch from Grays - (have also started the resto on a '71, 5 years ago) but have lost patience with myself, and got this otherwise I will be waiting for years.

Just a quick question, what needs to happen now - have called Grays but must be on lunch as no answer - are they sold with RWC? - the bloke there seemed to think they were - or at least serviceable?

Assuming I need to get a RWC, can anyone recommend someone in Melbourne - preferably Sth East - used a bloke up in Braeside for my old Stage 1, not sure if he is still there.

Do I need a permit to drive it from the depot to the mechanics etc?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Sam

You need to get a RWC.


First things to do, You have the VIN and other details. Ring Vicroads and get a UVP. Drive it home.
Then, do what you think is necessary for a roadworthy. Drive it to a RWC inspector. Get a RWC (may require further work). Book it into Vicroads for a registration appointment (they will want to see the engine number and VIN on the car). Pay your registration fees and drive it home registered. It is a little different if you are putting it on a club permit.

Hi Sam

Welcome to the club

The ones in Minto come with a NSW Blue Slip but not the interstate auctions.

Which one did you get?



Pickup is usually Monday through Wednesday.

Diana

Thanks guys and Diana, it was Lot 8 - think the tarp was sound when I checked, but description said has damage so might have to get one off Mr Mulder.

Thanks for the welcome, but have actually been lurking on and off for years - my in laws just rolled my 110 outside Goondiwindi last week, so this is to replace that - not quite as comfortable, but have always wanted one.

Have joined or attempted to join Vic Land Rover owners club, assuming that is all done, I can then get the club reg?

Bad luck about the 110 - hope nobody was injured.

Good excuse to get a Perentie though

If you haven't already done so, it may be worth your while taking a look at the remlr site, you can register your vehicle for posterity and join in the forum for free.

JOINING REMLR

In the "library" section of remlr.com (which is a freely available general reference site)- not the above forum - there are electronic copies of army workshop manuals for Perenties, (and lots of other stuff)

Originally Posted by Sam Ball

Have joined or attempted to join Vic Land Rover owners club, assuming that is all done, I can then get the club reg?

I think they (LROCV) have resumed their club registration scheme. There are other clubs you can get a club permit with as well. VMVC springs to mind.

If you put it on a club permit, you still will need a RWC but you won't need to present the vehicle to Vicroads. You won't need to make an appointment with Vicroads. Just front up to a Vicroads office with your paperwork (There is a form that needs to be signed by a club member authorised to do so), take a number and wait your turn.
It's simple.
Best to chat wit the club member responsible for permits first as some clubs have additional club imposed requirements.