deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 04:24 PM |
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chassis number
Hi all new hear but been looking on hear for a while.
I recently bought a redtop powered locost (750mc chassis) track car. what I need to know is where the chassis number is located as I plan on
hopefully getting the car on the road. obviously I will have a fair amount of work to get it to iva standard
all help greatly received
I will post some pics when my dad has delivered the car to me on Monday.
cheers jon
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 04:30 PM |
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If it's always been a race / track car then why would it have a chassis number?
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deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 04:33 PM |
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Ok then if it has not got one how do you go about getting the numbers required for the iva etc
cheers jon
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AndyW
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 04:53 PM |
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write to the dvla with a covering letter requesting a chassis number. Make sure you read the IVA manual for position of number on chassis and size of
characters
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deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 04:59 PM |
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ah ok.
if it has a chassis number does that mean that it has been registerd at some point in the past though??
Cheers jon
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big_wasa
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 05:54 PM |
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No,
Some manufactures issue there chassis with a number some do not and of coarse a home built chassis wouldn't have one unless applied for.
[Edited on 15/2/14 by big_wasa]
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NigeEss
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 06:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyW
write to the dvla with a covering letter requesting a chassis number.
Can we no longer create our own ?
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 07:27 PM |
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the chassis is a pro built one cant remember of the top of my head who built it. It was used in the 750mc race series. the previous owner fitted the
red top.
So its possible that there maybe a chassis number as its a pro built chassis but if not then I would have to apply for one.
Or as above am I allowed to make up my own chassis number???
I will have more info on Monday when the car gets hear and all paperwork should be hear by then as it was sent in the post by previous owner.
Cheers jon
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big_wasa
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 07:46 PM |
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At xmas local Dvla offices closed and its now all done at Swansea.
Before that some local offices would let you make your own and some would insist on issuing you with one.
If the chassis was built for racing I would doubt it has a chassis number and even if it has the Dvla are not forced to accept it.
With it all changing you maybe on fresh ground as far as info goes.
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deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 07:50 PM |
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its going to be a while until I need numbers sorting out. I was just curious as if it had been on the road previously then it would not need the iva
test.
There will be plenty of questions coming on various topics so I look forward to members help.
Cheers jon
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big_wasa
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 08:09 PM |
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If it had been tested and registered previously then that would have been a huge selling point and could double the value.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 08:23 PM |
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before asking for a new chassis number /vin, do a really thorough search of chassis and body to ensure there isnt one, - having 2 different vin is not
good.
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deac666
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 09:28 PM |
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That's a fair point. where are common point where these numbers may be found???
Cheers jon
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 15/2/14 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by deac666
That's a fair point. where are common point where these numbers may be found???
I would say on the drivers door 'shut' but
without doors its unlikely, but near there on the floor/side-body would be likely, as would any engine bay 'struts'
edit:
the 'statutory plates' are additional to the vin on chassis/body
[Edited on 15/2/14 by gremlin1234]
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