Thread: Looking for a Roadworthy mechanic in Melbourne.

It doesn't need seatbelts in VIC until 1971.
I can't help with a roadworthy tester but I'd be taking or sending a few pictures rather than getting it towed to different testers (sounds expensive).

The rear seats look a bit unusual (certainly not original), the backs are too low so I'm not sure you'd get it signed off for more than 3 seats plus you might need to remove the rears.

The front wing 'cut' might also cause some concern. The Series II had a similar cut to the front wings but not as high as on your vehicle.

Best of luck finding a roadworthy tester.
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Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

It doesn't need seatbelts in VIC until 1971.
I can't help with a roadworthy tester but I'd be taking or sending a few pictures rather than getting it towed to different testers (sounds expensive).

The rear seats look a bit unusual (certainly not original), the backs are too low so I'm not sure you'd get it signed off for more than 3 seats plus you might need to remove the rears.

The front wing 'cut' might also cause some concern. The Series II had a similar cut to the front wings but not as high as on your vehicle.

Best of luck finding a roadworthy tester.
A Google search throws up a few places that restore/maintain/roadworthy classic vehicles.
Here's one Log in to Facebook

Colin

Hi Colin

Thanks for your feedback.

The previous owner didn’t have any issues with the roadworthy in SA and had it registered as 7 seater. I am hoping I can use the rear seats, otherwise it will have to be 3 seater only.

Yes, the tow truck fees add up pretty quickly. ; ).

I am not a big fan of the modified front wings and intend to replace the front wings if I can get my hands on second hand ones or if I can find someplace that sells them new.

Cheers
Gary

Gazcoonar,
that looks very tidy straight unit bar the "chopped" guards.
Does it have the original 2.25 engine, or an engine conversion?

Cheers, Mick.

Originally Posted by mick88

Gazcoonar,
that looks very tidy straight unit bar the "chopped" guards.
Does it have the original 2.25 engine, or an engine conversion?

Cheers, Mick.

Cheers Mick

It’s got the Holden 186 engine - starts first go. ; ).

I recently got a roadworthy inspection done by a mechanic in regional Victoria the vehicle had a holden conversion done similar to yours (202)
I got a permit to drive it to the Mechanics, a simple online procedure with Vicroads, he will require the permit two test brakes etc in a road test
On the permit I stated chassis and engine number, 6 cylinder and 3.3 liter capacity as well as other vehicle details, all this flowed through to the Roadworthy Certificate and then onto Registration Papers
Vicroads sighted chassis and engine number to verify paperwork then issued plates.

As long as the car stops, doesn't weep to much oil and has working electrics, dipping lights and speedo etc roadworthy shouldn't be to much of a hurdle
Sound out a local car club or talk to someone with club plates in a carpark they will know mechanics familiar with older vehicles

Good Luck you need this car for summer

Cheers Paul