04-08-2021, 03:35 AM
Bruce from Whangarei here, with my car looking like a car but lots of work to do yet before it is drivable.
I joined the NZ VCC as I though that a car identity from them would help get it through the system. The inspector and his predecessor both said "we don't want to see the car until it is finished".
There is lots of advice out there from people who have gone through the system and it all conflicts. I also hear about cars that after years of building, and expense, the builder just gives up.
A year ago I decided I had to get on top of this and after speaking to at least four inspectors including VTNZ I realized I needed to keep a log of progress and who I talk to.
I recently found out about the DOMAS form which could have been helpful a bit earlier. So far the VCC have been of little help and the inspector thinks my car may not be club eligible! Just been to the VCC this morning and the inspector realized that he was confused about what I was doing. Sending him photos shortly but I see little reason to bother with the VCC identity at the moment.
The Vintage Austin Register and its members have been more helpful and my chassis is registered on the British club web site.
After a long session with an inspector a year ago at VTNZ it was agreed that they will give it a VIN and that the body will be certified as a modification. I am booked to take it in tomorrow for a VIN number so that will give it a system number. The inspector rang many people while I was there and I kept saying it is an original chassis with a sports body. I then said but everyone calls them an Ulster but it is not a factory name. Fiddling with his phone his face lit up when he saw lots of photos of similar cars as Ulsters. I had photos with me to show him.
My current worry is that that inspector has move sideways to the truck division. I will let you know how it goes. I have most parts for the next car but am reconsidering that plan. Crochet next?
I will try an add a couple of photos.
Bruce