Hello,

I'm in the process of changing my chassis for a new galv one.

Problem is, my 90 is a 3.5 v8 (as came off the line at Solihull), LT85 county.

The chassis I have to replace it with is a new TD5 one off flee-bay (no chassis number).

I understand that VOSA, DVLA and the police seem to be tightening up on all things non-standard with modified chassis etc, I also understand from reading other forums that the EU is keen to have its member states tightening up on MOT type inspections to throw up items that have been modified from manufacturers standard equipment in order as I understand it to force things to be IVA'd (or SVA'd) / off the road from 2012 (if not 2012, I'm sure its thin edge of the wedge and it will come in sometime later if there are mutterings now).

Given that the chassis is already glav'd, any mods I do to it (and it appears to only require two mods [grind off TD5 mounts, add new engine mounts (v8) + old type rad mounts]) will be very obvious to anyone who knows what a 1989 LR 90 v8 chassis looks like.

1) How do you think this will stack up with DVLA, VOSA etc?
2) Do you think I will be able to keep my 5 points for the chassis?
3) What should I do about the chassis number and stamping it, is there a current consensus on this element (I'm quite happy to drag my old chassis complete off to the DVLA / VOSA / IVA centre to prove the identity when I'm done).

I'd like to retain the 5 points (despite having all 13 at present) as I was thinking about changing the engine (1 point lost), gearbox (2 points lost).

The next question comes with regards to loosing points on "suspension" changes, if it becomes air sprung, are these points gone?

Likewise, if I convert the rear axle to disk from drum (retaining the axle casing, and axle no, i.e. adding Sails calliper brackets + stub axles) do you believe these points will go as well?

Sorry for the long posting, but I thought I'd ask, as someone may have a knowledgeable view on this.

Thanks in advance, king regards

Rob

won't change a thing

just tell them its direct galv replacement theres no difference,there worried about idiots making unsafe conversions or ringing,you dont have to stamp chassis ,vehicle just must have a vin no somewhere visible,

Has the chassis had it numbers ground out? if it has and it has been stolen the police have means of xraying the metal to find the original numbers, you could have it siezed even though all the bits are yours.
i would either try to get the police to verify the chassis before you start or remove/replace that part of the chassis with your original number. In both cases take lots of pics to prove the original vehicle.
Police are checking a lot of older 90s to verify their origin,(good news for us 90 owners against the thieves) i have a 1986 90 with a 200tdi and disc brakes all round as was a little worried shortly after buying it, so got it checked over by the police, they said all is ok which was a relief, as for losing points i wouldnt worry too much

Many thanks for all your prompt replies.

I'm near enough 100% certain that the chassis is new and does not (or has not) had a chassis number ground off.

I'll have a much closer look tomorrow but there are no signs it has seen any previous use.