New Build thread

[martinl]

The stubs to assist in getting out of the car is an excellent idea, especially if its a bit damp out, and you have a bare ally floor. I think i will incorporate this in mine when i eventually get everything and start it

[K4KEV]

Made a trip down to Stockton yesterday and within 1/2 hr I came away with my chassis number .....just needed proof of id so on the way back I nipped into machine mart and got some letter stamps and the result is below ....obviously I am not showing the whole number for security reasons, but after a few practice attempts the actual one I did first time worked out well so this will be the final thing that I weld onto the chassis before painting.

[K4KEV]

At last....once I have welded the above plate on.... my chassis will be ready to paint....feels like a milestone in the build, must have gone over it about 4-5 times and always finding something else that should or needed to be done, so this is the last time you will see it in this colour.

[vmax1974]

Nice one kev what did you have to take with you to get your chassis number

[K4KEV]

Hi Dave ....I took along my sierra's log book which is in my name, but I think anything with your name and address on it like your drivers licence or a utility bill
I think the womans name was Julia or Jullietta she is the only one there that seems to know what to do.....at first I was told I had to build the car then present it.....but I TOLD THEM that this was incorrect and that other persons had been to this office and came away with a vin number so do not take no for an answer even if you have to wait.

[vmax1974]

Think I will go get one on monday when am off

Have run out of jobs to do on the car till I can get the materials I need so will give me a sense of moving forward with it lol

[Davidbolam]

I sent them a letter using the template on the forum and got one in 2 days from the Newcastle office. I didn't give any ID or vehicle details


David

[K4KEV]

I suppose some dvla centres are good and some bad
Still not painting yet as I discovered yet another job I had not done, mind you I am pleased I am finding them now rather than after painting, the job was a prop catcher ....kept it very simple with 25mm box...now I might get some paint on it tomoz
simple prop catcher

[twinturbo]

Looks good,

Are you going to weld in the pedal box?

Like the aditional items..

TT

[K4KEV]

Hi TT...just going with book method of nuts and bolts and will then see how it looks and "feels"....would probably try a bolt up stiffener if there are any flexing issues