getting a pick up road legal

[shedrool83]

My project is nearing its end .
Anyone know the ins and out of getting it road legal.
Do I need to get a vic check ?

[Nobby_N]

[Brianmoooore]

AFAIK, just tax and insure it as normal. If it's had an engine capacity change, you're supposed to notify the DVLA in case it changes it's road tax banding (which it won't), but I advise you not to bother.

[sunnysr]

Look up BIVA testing that replaces the old 8 point system testing I'm not an expert on it only had dealings with the hotrod world when building stuff but I would think it will need a check of some sorts with body mods on a monocoque ( sp?) Chassis .......but as bri says I would just drive it and worry when/ if you find a chewy copper ..never got any bother in the hotrods with roof chops and all sorts.

[GB69]

If chassis has not been modified, then it only needs an MOT.

[Brianmoooore]

If chassis has not been modified, then it only needs an MOT.

True, but this is a monocoque, and a significant area of 'chassis' stiffening has been modified - one bulkhead has been removed, and replaced by two.
I'd stay well away from BIVA testing until told otherwise.

[shedrool83]

Cheers guys.

[jmc330i]

I'd be interested to hear what your insurance co. have to say. I've spoken to one guy who converted an E34 to a pickup, but he was always a little quiet when insurance was mentioned, either because it cost a fortune or he didn't tell them...

[shedrool83]

I'd be interested to hear what your insurance co. have to say.

You and me both . I,m expecting a shock when I do come to the time to phone them.

[HairyScreech]

That's right in BIVA territory.

Vosa will take one look at that and say fuck me that's a Q plate.

Best thing to do is to pull up a copy of the BIVA manual and start preparing for the test now, you want to be ready when they do pull it up.
Any car built after about 1970 with a full body should be able to pass fairly easily but there are subtleties that require some work, like the wiring.

The insurance company will go one of three ways, they either won't touch it, won't bat an eyelid and insure it as normal or if they know what they are doing won't insure it until it is on a Q plate.


I always wonder why people start these projects without checking the implications of what they are doing first.

[bab-91]

If it's had an engine capacity change, you're supposed to notify the DVLA in case it changes it's road tax banding (which it won't), but I advise you not to bother.

Really?


I would have thought not declaring modifications (engine change etc) would invalidate any insurance? Hefty penalties if caught.

[HairyScreech]

To your insurance company.

Not telling the DVLA is "only" tax evasion.

[shedrool83]

That's right in BIVA territory.

Vosa will take one look at that and say **** me that's a Q plate.

Best thing to do is to pull up a copy of the BIVA manual and start preparing for the test now, you want to be ready when they do pull it up.
Any car built after about 1970 with a full body should be able to pass fairly easily but there are subtleties that require some work, like the wiring.

The insurance company will go one of three ways, they either won't touch it, won't bat an eyelid and insure it as normal or if they know what they are doing won't insure it until it is on a Q plate.


I always wonder why people start these projects without checking the implications of what they are doing first.

I took the project on after the previous owner had already finished the bodywork but lost his work space .I did think about the implication of getting it road legal at the time which wasn't to long ago.

[HairyScreech]

That's right in BIVA territory.

Vosa will take one look at that and say **** me that's a Q plate.

Best thing to do is to pull up a copy of the BIVA manual and start preparing for the test now, you want to be ready when they do pull it up.
Any car built after about 1970 with a full body should be able to pass fairly easily but there are subtleties that require some work, like the wiring.

The insurance company will go one of three ways, they either won't touch it, won't bat an eyelid and insure it as normal or if they know what they are doing won't insure it until it is on a Q plate.


I always wonder why people start these projects without checking the implications of what they are doing first.

I took the project on after the previous owner had already finished the bodywork but lost his work space .I did think about the implication of getting it road legal at the time which wasn't to long ago.

Fair enough, your a brave man taking on someone else's half finished pick up.

Do you know the ins and outs of whats been done to the chassis?

As I say, the BIVA manual is your bible on this when the time comes to get it sorted.

[nickso]

Jake I would take a punt on an MOT with a friendly tester. VOSA might not like it but there are a few of these E30's/E34's/E36's around with normal plates on. VOSA lads only get involved if you volunteer info about weird cars.....the less they know the better. Insurers won't give a fuck as long as they get their usual pound of flesh for nothing.

My only issue with it is the dodgy overhang on the roof.....I would have it dropping right off to the bed myself.

Well done for taking it on....would like to see it one day.

[shedrool83]

That's right in BIVA territory.

Vosa will take one look at that and say **** me that's a Q plate.

Best thing to do is to pull up a copy of the BIVA manual and start preparing for the test now, you want to be ready when they do pull it up.
Any car built after about 1970 with a full body should be able to pass fairly easily but there are subtleties that require some work, like the wiring.

The insurance company will go one of three ways, they either won't touch it, won't bat an eyelid and insure it as normal or if they know what they are doing won't insure it until it is on a Q plate.


I always wonder why people start these projects without checking the implications of what they are doing first.

I took the project on after the previous owner had already finished the bodywork but lost his work space .I did think about the implication of getting it road legal at the time which wasn't to long ago.

Fair enough, your a brave man taking on someone else's half finished pick up.

Do you know the ins and outs of whats been done to the chassis?

As I say, the BIVA manual is your bible on this when the time comes to get it sorted.

It was a family member that started it and I was helping him with it here and there so I know exactly what has been done.

I have pictures of the build as well incase they were needed .

[shedrool83]

Jake I would take a punt on an MOT with a friendly tester. VOSA might not like it but there are a few of these E30's/E34's/E36's around with normal plates on. VOSA lads only get involved if you volunteer info about weird cars.....the less they know the better. Insurers won't give a **** as long as they get their usual pound of flesh for nothing.

My only issue with it is the dodgy overhang on the roof.....I would have it dropping right off to the bed myself.

Well done for taking it on....would like to see it one day.

I kind of like the over hang Nick.I would have had the wheel wells lower if I had done the bodywork myself.

[Neilios]

I built this a while ago and went round the houses with the DVLA to have it registered as a 2 seat pickup, I needed a full report inc pictures to show what and how it had been done before they would release the V5. The insurance was easy and no problems at all with all modifications declared.

[leeparkes]

I have pictures of the build as well incase they were needed .

Lets see em then

[pacerpete]

I built this a while ago and went round the houses with the DVLA to have it registered as a 2 seat pickup, I needed a full report inc pictures to show what and how it had been done before they would release the V5. The insurance was easy and no problems at all with all modifications declared.

Were you bored ?

[Nobby_N]

That disco makes the e30 look awesome! What a nice thread this is turning into with so much win! Need some Baur action to complete the winness

[HairyScreech]

The landrover is a totally different matter. It will be simply classed as a rebody because no modifications to the structure of the chassis have been made.

In the case of the e30 the unibody is considered to be the chassis and thus it becomes an IVA issues.

Is there a build thread for the E30?

[G-Bear]

Is there a build thread for the E30?

I would be interested to see this if there is.....

[andyp]

cant see a problem with the MOT but when it comes to insurance and they ask is there any modifications you have got to say other wise it will be void, there are companies that specialise in this sort of thing.

[shedrool83]

Is there a build thread for the E30?

I would be interested to see this if there is.....

No there hasn't been a build thread .

[daimlerman]

Is there a build thread for the E30?

I would be interested to see this if there is.....

No there hasn't been a build thread .

I too would like to see a bit more detail of this build,please!

[Neilios]

I built this a while ago and went round the houses with the DVLA to have it registered as a 2 seat pickup, I needed a full report inc pictures to show what and how it had been done before they would release the V5. The insurance was easy and no problems at all with all modifications declared.

Were you bored ?

No just a very rusty rear end!!

[shedrool83]

I would be interested to see this if there is.....

No there hasn't been a build thread .

I too would like to see a bit more detail of this build,please!

The zone isn't a place to post build threads like this they just end up in slagging matches unfortunately which I can't be bothered with atm.

[Grrrmachine]

I got lots of supportive comments in my resto thread, and it really helped me crack on when I thought it was getting overwhelming. This place isn't always bitching and retardation.

Anyway, the OP isn't the one who built the car, so it's a moot point - there's no possibility of a build thread.

[daimlerman]

I got lots of supportive comments in my resto thread, and it really helped me crack on when I thought it was getting overwhelming. This place isn't always bitching and retardation.

Anyway, the OP isn't the one who built the car, so it's a moot point - there's no possibility of a build thread.

I can see the OP's POV,he posts something just a bit different,and all the hater's come crawling out of the woodwork and he feels that he has to justify his actions.This,in the opinion of our leader's is seen as a wonderful oppotunity to use the banning stick,to ban the OP,not those hater's!

[Grrrmachine]

Malc, I should ban you for repeated apostrophe abuse but alas, I don't have the jailer's keys

[daimlerman]

Malc, I should ban you for repeated apostrophe abuse but alas, I don't have the jailer's keys

You what?