Ah ok no worries. Let me know if you decide to make the trip up to Sydney.

Is your car registered in ACT or NSW?

mattkinsela - No worries, feel free to give me a call if you want to organise something or just need a bit more info.

Lethal_john - Yes, you have read it correctly. If the vehicle is a commercial vehicle (category NA) there is no set limit, however as I said just before if it isn't safe then no engineer will put his name on it.


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Matthew Rog
M.R CORP
0499234218

Lamb_daiquiri - In theory yes but keep in mind that no engineer is going to put his name on something that is unsafe.

Lethal_john - Where is this 800kg rule? Can you provide a link to it?

Depends how you read the rules. Yes a full chassis would make it a NA category vehicle. Also if the difference in weight between the unladen weight and the GVM is more than twice the weight of the passengers (68kg each) it is considered to be a goods vehicle and therefore a NA category commercial vehicle.

mattkinsela - Yes, it always has been legal hasn't it? Whilst some may not know this, the 1200 ute, being a ute, is considered a 'commercial vehicle' and is therefore exempt from the usual rule relating to engine capacity vs tare weight...

I hope this helps.

Hey guys this thing is currently sitting in my factory and is for sale.

Its on ebay and I believe it was advertised on this site.

All details are on the ad - Link below.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1973-Datsu ... 3378fef7c0#ht_1197wt_1299

Cheers guys

mradtee23, I do come out and do a first inspection on site if it is necessary. However, as this is for the purpose of registration there is a section in the RMS/RTA website that gives you permission to drive unregistered vehicles to a workshop etc. One issue is that if the car is deemed to be unsafe I MUST provide you with a letter stating that the vehicle must not be driven and then you would be stuck at my premises.

If you are ready for a first inspection feel free to give me a call. Usually this is just a look and discussion about what needs to be changed etc.

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Matthew Rog
M.R CORP
0499234218

Hi estyre,

I don't see any problems with the compliance of this vehicle.

With the clearances and the rad support, I would suggest a 'half way' / 'First inspection' just to see how things are and to make some comments on how further changes should be done.

The tunnel will need to be reinforced but this is nothing serious.

Feel free to give me a call if your ready to go ahead with the process or just need some further info.

mcdat, It would be very difficult to move the chassis rails and have it passed as safe. Manufacturers spend a lot of time and wreck a lot of vehicles to be sure that the design is ideal. I would need to see the car and the design plans. What is the goal/reason for moving the rails?

steveo, The legalities of a conversion like this can be simple or complex depending on the year model of your car and what ADRs it needs to comply with. It is definitely passable. Obviously there would need to be upgrades to the brake system etc. Price will vary car to car. Give me a call for more info.

Cheers