Re: New Member in Devon UK
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 5:24 pm
Thank you Adi and Bill for your considered thoughts. Some very good points there.
Bill in the normal way, a new body engine and gearbox would be okay to retain the identity of the donor. Eight points are needed under the DVLA regs for radically altered vehicles as shown below.
Part Points
Chassis, monocoque bodyshell (body and chassis as one unit) or frame - original or new and unmodified (direct from manufacturer) 5
Suspension (front and back) - original 2
Axles (both) - original 2
Transmission - original 2
Steering assembly - original 2
Engine - original 1
But here's the problem which I believe to be insurmountable. The body would be treated by the DVLA as a monocoque because it is structural and the chassis is only regarded as a subframe. So in the light of all the useful input from the forum members I now believe that a body change would be illegal unless the car went through IVA and unless 99% of the components were new, if it passed it would be given a Q plate. If all parts were new it would be given a current registration. The IVA route was one that I considered but I really would not want a Q plate, the alternative being to build a new car.
We are actually very lucky here in the UK with what we are allowed to do. In France no mechanical alterations to the standard specification are allowed neither are kit or scratch build cars. I think we are the only Country where we can express our creative selves in our vehicles but sadly there are limits and I think I've found this one. I really do want to stay within the law so unless anyone has any bright ideas it could well be good night from me
Bill in the normal way, a new body engine and gearbox would be okay to retain the identity of the donor. Eight points are needed under the DVLA regs for radically altered vehicles as shown below.
Part Points
Chassis, monocoque bodyshell (body and chassis as one unit) or frame - original or new and unmodified (direct from manufacturer) 5
Suspension (front and back) - original 2
Axles (both) - original 2
Transmission - original 2
Steering assembly - original 2
Engine - original 1
But here's the problem which I believe to be insurmountable. The body would be treated by the DVLA as a monocoque because it is structural and the chassis is only regarded as a subframe. So in the light of all the useful input from the forum members I now believe that a body change would be illegal unless the car went through IVA and unless 99% of the components were new, if it passed it would be given a Q plate. If all parts were new it would be given a current registration. The IVA route was one that I considered but I really would not want a Q plate, the alternative being to build a new car.
We are actually very lucky here in the UK with what we are allowed to do. In France no mechanical alterations to the standard specification are allowed neither are kit or scratch build cars. I think we are the only Country where we can express our creative selves in our vehicles but sadly there are limits and I think I've found this one. I really do want to stay within the law so unless anyone has any bright ideas it could well be good night from me