Oddie
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Evening chaps and chapesses,
Right, just failed the MOT on quite a lot of welding needed(lots more than previously thought apparently although still not sure how much as the welder seems a bit vague) and am contemplating a variety of changes and would be most pleased to hear your advice and thoughts on the following.
What is the actual likely cost of changing a chassis? I have heard people suggest that it's actually cheaper to get it done professionally as they have all parts on site, know what they're doing - what would it be likely to cost to hand it to someone with a pants chassis then pick it up a week later with a gleaming galvie one?
If i was to replace the chassis i would probably change the bulkhead too - are these available galvie and are they worth it?
I have been thinking about changing the engine from a td to a 200tdi which i would probably do at the same time. I don't know how the points system for the DVLA works and don't understand it, if i did this would i still have enough points to keep the vehicle on its original registration (especially as i would be changing the chassis for like for like as a new one as a direct replacement - does this still come into it?)
or would i be better off just biting the bullet and splashing right out on one with all these desired bits already on it and selling what i have for whatever i can get for it? I am not after an investment as would plan to keep it forever, the rest of my 90 is pretty tidy and i now have some sentimental attachment to it so i would not really like to do this!
Give us yer thoughts!
Cheers
OD
Right, just failed the MOT on quite a lot of welding needed(lots more than previously thought apparently although still not sure how much as the welder seems a bit vague) and am contemplating a variety of changes and would be most pleased to hear your advice and thoughts on the following.
What is the actual likely cost of changing a chassis? I have heard people suggest that it's actually cheaper to get it done professionally as they have all parts on site, know what they're doing - what would it be likely to cost to hand it to someone with a pants chassis then pick it up a week later with a gleaming galvie one?
If i was to replace the chassis i would probably change the bulkhead too - are these available galvie and are they worth it?
I have been thinking about changing the engine from a td to a 200tdi which i would probably do at the same time. I don't know how the points system for the DVLA works and don't understand it, if i did this would i still have enough points to keep the vehicle on its original registration (especially as i would be changing the chassis for like for like as a new one as a direct replacement - does this still come into it?)
or would i be better off just biting the bullet and splashing right out on one with all these desired bits already on it and selling what i have for whatever i can get for it? I am not after an investment as would plan to keep it forever, the rest of my 90 is pretty tidy and i now have some sentimental attachment to it so i would not really like to do this!
Give us yer thoughts!
Cheers
OD
