Thank you for the guidance and suggestions. I rang DVLA, as suggested, and spoke to someone in the modified cars department. I have to admit that it was so much easier to get through than ever I had imagined.
I spoke to a very friendly, helpful person and explained that I wish to build a new shell onto an unmodified Austin 7 chassis, retaining the steering, brakes, suspension and axles. I explained that I wished to change the engine to a more modern, larger capacity engine and build a hard-topped shell with a longer bonnet and short, stubby cab, retaining two doors and a roof, as per the original design.
They checked, conferred with a colleague and advised that I should take pictures of everything, as good practice, keep a receipts for the engine to show that it is not stolen, change the engine details on the V5C and that is all.
I did not ask about the implications for not needing an MOT test as, to be honest, I would rather get it checked, if for no other reason than having the brakes measured for balance and "efficiency".
Now...... how about a V8, single-seat, three-wheel conversion with an open top......
Regards,
James.
I spoke to a very friendly, helpful person and explained that I wish to build a new shell onto an unmodified Austin 7 chassis, retaining the steering, brakes, suspension and axles. I explained that I wished to change the engine to a more modern, larger capacity engine and build a hard-topped shell with a longer bonnet and short, stubby cab, retaining two doors and a roof, as per the original design.
They checked, conferred with a colleague and advised that I should take pictures of everything, as good practice, keep a receipts for the engine to show that it is not stolen, change the engine details on the V5C and that is all.
I did not ask about the implications for not needing an MOT test as, to be honest, I would rather get it checked, if for no other reason than having the brakes measured for balance and "efficiency".
Now...... how about a V8, single-seat, three-wheel conversion with an open top......
Regards,
James.