Completed cars - the list returns!

[drury318]

Sorry to butt in, but can I ask Frankieboy what colour code your car is?, it looks really well, Thanks, Dennis.

[slimtater]

Any more out there? I am sure there are more than 6 finished. I want to make sure nobody misses out!

[Neil P]

Mine's on the road!

16V Toyota 4AGE engine on MT75 gearbox. I'm on my second engine already, apparently they rev to 7800 but not to a bit over 8000

Passed SVA on 15th July at 2nd attempt. Got an age related plate, registered and on the road after much to-ing and fro-ing with DVLA on 4th September.

Neil

[spalders]

Hi Neil,

Hope you don't mind me jumping in on this thread but how did you get an age related plate?! Did you 'fit' the 4age into the donor - presuming you used the Sierra. I'm interested as I also have a 4age + Sierra donor and am keen to go for an age related plate. I'm planing to use a Type 9 box though.

Spalders

[Neil P]

There are sufficient points if you show you have used all of the parts other than the engine.

Rear axle (Diff, drive shafts, brakes), gearbox, front hubs etc and Steering column all count. You then get five points for a new chassis.
The DVLA wanted proof they were all from the same source and that the chassis was new.

I took them build photo's of the donor being dismantled, the bits being assembled onto the new chassis, Photo's of the chassis being built and receipts for the steel. They took seven weeks to decide but this was their decision to issue, I told them I wasn't that bothered, really.

Neil

[spalders]

Hi Neil
That's really interesting - my build would be the same but I am using a type 9 box from another (unknown) donor. Do you know how the points add up?

Sorry to read youv'e blown one engine already - I chose the 4AGE as it is such a light compact unit with a bomb proof reputation. I'll keep it down to 7500 rpm!

Cheers

Spalders

[axle]

Hi Neil
So what was the outcome, what reg did you get?

[slimtater]

First post updated!

[Neil P]

Hi Slim, do you already have the build plaques made up?

If so, would you be able to send me number 7 for me to put on my car, please? Or will that get me into trouble?

Let me have your details and I'll sort out the costs.

Cheers
Neil

[slimtater]

Originally Posted by Neil P

Hi Slim, do you already have the build plaques made up?

If so, would you be able to send me number 7 for me to put on my car, please? Or will that get me into trouble?

Let me have your details and I'll sort out the costs.

Cheers
Neil

Yes, I have them already made - I was trying to wait a bit as per the first post before sending them out. Must admit I am a little surprised and disappointed by a bit of a lack of response!