Do not think it is coil spring [ no radius arms ] just a later axle modified to fit. If chassis is a series then a series it is.
It is all a case of how many points on the government system for modified vehicles.
8 or more to retain original identity. 5 For chassis original or new the same. 2 for suspension front and back. 2 for axles [both original] 2 for transmission [original] 2 For steering original. [Power assist ram will not count as is an addition] 1 for original type engine.
So it is very likely truck still counts as a series. [ the number plate a 1971 J Also says so.
sorry to barge in on someones thread, but are you saying that to retain identity you need to total 8 or more points?
So, using the points above, my s3 with a direct like for like galvanised chassis (5), original suspension ie leafsprings (2), original axels (2), original transmission (2) and original engine (1) has 12 points?
So im ok to fit disc brakes and power steering and retain my numberplate and road fund tax exemption?
TIA
 
sorry to barge in on someones thread, but are you saying that to retain identity you need to total 8 or more points?
So, using the points above, my s3 with a direct like for like galvanised chassis (5), original suspension ie leafsprings (2), original axels (2), original transmission (2) and original engine (1) has 12 points?
So im ok to fit disc brakes and power steering and retain my numberplate and road fund tax exemption?
TIA
Well, by the sounds of it your vehicle is original, with replacement parts.
 
sorry to barge in on someones thread, but are you saying that to retain identity you need to total 8 or more points?
So, using the points above, my s3 with a direct like for like galvanised chassis (5), original suspension ie leafsprings (2), original axels (2), original transmission (2) and original engine (1) has 12 points?
So im ok to fit disc brakes and power steering and retain my numberplate and road fund tax exemption?
TIA

Well, by the sounds of it your vehicle is original, with replacement parts.
Best left as is really...
 
Just buy a defender and sell the series to some one who will keep it original
Completely understand what you mean, just wondering about future works.
But.
It's a restomod.
If the chassis, bulkhead, side frames, wiring loom, headlining, doors, lights, paint, engine components, cooling system and seats were still the original ones that it left the factory with, then yes, why not keep everything original, but they are not! πŸ˜‰πŸ‘
 
Completely understand what you mean, just wondering about future works.
But.
It's a restomod.
If the chassis, bulkhead, side frames, wiring loom, headlining, doors, lights, paint, engine components, cooling system and seats were still the original ones that it left the factory with, then yes, why not keep everything original, but they are not! πŸ˜‰πŸ‘
Probably shouldn't have it's current identity then.
Burn it out and claim the money...
Then by a defender :vb-embarassed-laugh:
 
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So, Bob's Series landy isn't actually a Series and he's been caught and S59'd.
Now he's trying to grass up other peoples more legitimate Series, to make hi.self feel better.

Have I missed anything BoB?
 

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