boguing said:
Yes, and we have to inform our insurers, it's what we do. Although, if he goes back to plan A, it will be a copy and therefore a replacement.
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That’s what I thought ref informing ins

Don’t they have to meet a recognised BS that the insurance company will accept, therefore would they then insist the chassis is inspected if they are to accept to insure it

Know u would be more aware of whats req

Thks :D
 
Insurance companies all have their own sets of rules, but those that I've dealt with either refuse cover point blank, the better ones accept that if you've satisfied VOSA and an MoT inspector then that's good enough for them.
 
boguing said:
Insurance companies all have their own sets of rules, but those that I've dealt with either refuse cover point blank, the better ones accept that if you've satisfied VOSA and an MoT inspector then that's good enough for them.
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Many thks, was just intrigued

Bet that’s a challenge and a half getting something approved by vosa

Also daft question plse, assume u cant then copy the original chassis vin number that’s on the V5 over to the newly made chassis until approved it’s up to standard as per inspection

Thks as always
 
Doesn't really work like that. If you've bought (or made) an exact copy (and who can check that anyway - is it the right thickness, same layout of holes for wiring clips etc?) then stamp away and you won't be going to VOSA unless your MoT inspector sees something else that raises questions. If you've done something like I have (extending, changing bracket positions and types) or made a space frame etc.. you'd be stupid to try for an MoT without giving serious thought to what will happen when he says 'Non'.

I'm lucky enough to know the local MoT garage well, and they know the original car and what I've done to it, so it's heavily modified but no questions of structural integrity or identity. That said, I'll still be taking it to VOSA because I fear what would happen if the rules tighten or the local garage disappeared and I met an unfriendly tester who likes Jeeps.
 
boguing said:
Doesn't really work like that. If you've bought (or made) an exact copy (and who can check that anyway - is it the right thickness, same layout of holes for wiring clips etc?) then stamp away and you won't be going to VOSA unless your MoT inspector sees something else that raises questions. If you've done something like I have (extending, changing bracket positions and types) or made a space frame etc.. you'd be stupid to try for an MoT without giving serious thought to what will happen when he says 'Non'.

I'm lucky enough to know the local MoT garage well, and they know the original car and what I've done to it, so it's heavily modified but no questions of structural integrity or identity. That said, I'll still be taking it to VOSA because I fear what would happen if the rules tighten or the local garage disappeared and I met an unfriendly tester who likes Jeeps.
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Brilliant , thks for that and makes a lot more sense , it takes a while for my brain to engage , lol

Thks again :)
 
plenty of UMM'S down here and they dont rust cause of the climate...its said the front end shape was designed from the head of a wild boar perfect for powering through the under growth...
 
Shippers said:
plenty of UMM'S down here and they dont rust cause of the climate...its said the front end shape was designed from the head of a wild boar perfect for powering through the under growth...
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Good for seeing the ground right in front of the vehicle as well.
 
If anyone is interested there’s a program called , Misfit garage on discovery

Series 3 episode 7 , channel 125 monday at 9pm

there rebuilding a Morris minor and building a new chassis :D

There using a jig, lol
 
gstuart said:
If anyone is interested there’s a program called , Misfit garage on discovery

Series 3 episode 7 , channel 125 monday at 9pm

there rebuilding a Morris minor and building a new chassis :D

There using a jig, lol
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I have worked as a fabricator. If you are making multiple items, metal railings for example, you make one perfect and make your jig from that for the rest. They might be using a jig from previous work that they know is level and true, but with stops etc removed.
 
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