any pictures of it post test?
and well done
Had my IVA retest this morning at Micham.
I passed after 20 minute walk around. Was meant to be tested at 11, sat waiting and then went in at half 10 to pay ready for the test and was then
waiting at 11 for the certificate.
I am happy, but it still not dawned on my as yet that once i have it painted i can drive it (well after its registered)
you can drive it before its painted!
any pictures of it post test?
and well done
Well done that man, i got a long way to go only just finished drilling all the holes for the panels be for painting it. 
Well done! - passed with a windscreen, too? Good man - join the club. And, as Blake says, drive first, paint later!
Well done that man!
I just hope I am smiling before too much longer. I often wondered if people had put their cars in before painting. I intend to paint before IVA, but
that's just because I think that if it's presented well there is a better chance of a positive test result because it looks more like effort
has gone into the build.
I know that the test should be the same result whether or not it looks good on the outside, but I'm sure appearance does make a difference at
most centres.
Well done enjoy the feeling and yes take it out for spin
Congratulations!
Yes I had read the posts about having it painted before test, but had always had the idea in my head of paint after test incase there are any mods
required or brackets changed etc.
I was right. I had to remake steering rack mounts, to add bracing and so that it was secured with nuts and bolts to the mounts.
Also additional welding onto both lower outer seat belt mounts and weld roll bar to chassis (was held by 8 nuts and bolts - now has both)
Other then that it was a case of remaking dash, adding padded spare wheel cover and changing exhaust clamps and radius on tail pipe.
I did not have a screen on for test, but was fitted during the build so now just got to refit, adapt wipers (doing that at the moment) and fitting
washers.
Then yes will be stripped to a chassis and painted. Paint is now ordered for the chassis.
Add to that I do need to get the glass cut for the screen I have the frame all set up and currently wood is in place of glass.
[Edited on 20/4/11 by Michael]
Don't use wood in place of glass - it'll ruin your wiper-blades dead quick!
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Originally posted by Michael
"and weld roll bar to chassis (was held by 8 nuts and bolts - now has both)"
[Edited on 20/4/11 by Michael]
IVA Fail.
It was deamed that 8 bolts was not secure enough and wanted it welded to chassis.
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Originally posted by Michael
IVA Fail.
It was deamed that 8 bolts was not secure enough and wanted it welded to chassis.
Yes i have to agree about not requiring the welding.
There was a disagreement between the guy and my dad but not a arguement, lol. As the tester said the Seat belt eye bolt threads were to short.
In the end he accepted them as they come with the belts that had all the right markings and that was even after ringing technical.
all in all though he was genuine and allowed adjustments and discussed what was required.
Shame i could not get it done sooner though.