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Sorry, I was thinking it was just about a Series body in general. A Series 3 would be different though, they made them in 1981 didn't they ? They aren't that different apart from grille and headlight placement and dash are they ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies
Most bases are covered already, and on that - try and get a chassis and body that are the same year - a series 3 body on an early RRC chassis will work. Run it all past your engineer before you begin and you should end up with something legal.:)
Not many Hybrids being built these days, but I do love them. Go for it.:)
Meh legal smegal, just restamp, all problems solvedQuote:
Originally Posted by bacicat
There's a certain amount of truth to that. If you just go to a suburban DOT branch, all they want to do is make sure that all the paperwork is correct and numbers are okay in the computer system.Quote:
Originally Posted by rovercare
When I got my Disco registered, which had been bought by me unregistered and had a lot of work done I didn't even drive it there, just turned up in my little Suzuki with all the paperwork and walked out with a set of plates.
Don't try this at Pineapple St though.
And don't have a major accident, it could get a bit involved once they investigate things a bit
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Originally Posted by rovercare
Old work mates dad had a morrie van with several different engines installed over time...morrie, corolla, datto,......all had the same engine number and he was never quizzed about it.
Until you're involved in a serious accident....Quote:
Originally Posted by rovercare
A range rover years ago I did a bit or work on was in an accident which killed a mate, near 10 years ago now, the car was stored at my old boys place afterwards and the accident investigators came to check it out, 2" body lift, remounted brake line brackets, 2" suspension, the usual stuff...again, there words were negligence, so been there beforeQuote:
Originally Posted by bacicat
Its a furphy about insurance and you will be jailed for things like this, our legal system is far more protective than people make out, it needs to be proven as cause, or due negligence to become liable....unless of course you do a terrible job and it IS your fault
A car, which may or not have been mine, was involved in a serious accident.Quote:
Originally Posted by bacicat
Over the years prior to the accident, it went from a cream 1957 4 door Morris Minor to a black 1950 2 door MM (and several models in between).
It was inspected by the insurance company & they didn't notice anything wrong.
Hey mate,
If you go ahead with it, keep us posted. I was seriously thinking about doing this, got the RRC parts sorted just needed the series ute.
Good Luck!
I looked into this and in QLD if you want a coil sprung early series Landy, then the best way is to either get coil spring hangers welded on the chassis, this is easier said then done as it will cost a fair bit and will need to be engineered, or you can spend the money and get a chassis made in the UK and sent out that is already setup to have coil springs and setup to the engine and gearbox you are putting in the vehicle. This is also quite expensive and it will also have to be engineered and a surrogate vin stamped (or you can re-stamp the old number if your game). If I remember correctly it was only about $1800 more to have the new gal chassis delivered and engineered as apposed to having the old chassis modified.
I stopped looking into it as I found a good chassis and decided to keep it leaf sprung.