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Nov 18, 2012 10:07:55 GMT
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its time that I get back on rebuilding my herald (after a break of about 10 years), and I'm not sure if I would need a BIVA or not due to replacing the outriggers and side rails with sections made from 50mm square box section as opposed to the standard aftermarket parts. the rails follow the lines of the original ones, but with modified body points. I understand that the biva rules allow for the modification body mounts and boxing in of chassis sections, so would I be ok with what I've done? any guidance would be good thanks. its only the outriggers and siderails that are non standard, the main chassis will be standard.
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Nov 18, 2012 11:08:27 GMT
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As long as you're not planning *major* mods, I don't think anyone would give a flying toss that your replacement metalwork isn't 100% original shape As long as your welds are good, and the replacement design is as strong as the original, I'd be happy with it
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You're like a crazy backyard genius!
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stealthstylz
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Nov 18, 2012 11:17:23 GMT
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If the tester followed the rules to the letter they would mean a modified chassis and hence BIVA, however I can't see them been an issue as they look like a repair rather than major modification.
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Nov 18, 2012 11:22:25 GMT
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To the letter of the law you might have trouble, but I can't see anyone picking up on that in a million years.
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Nov 18, 2012 16:20:45 GMT
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yeah its a grey area though, it is a repair rather than a modification, but as always its how you interprit the regulations. I willbe doing some body mods, but that should be fine as the herald has a seperate chassis. Ive been reading on the net that cars that suddenly appear on the road again are being called in for vosa checks. my herald was last mot'd in 1997, so if this is true, there is a good chance of me being called in for inspection
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robg2
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Nov 21, 2012 12:54:37 GMT
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Stop panicking!
a) this is a repair, not a modification
b) VOSA won't pull in a Herald - they'll be looking for Aston Martins and E-Types that have suddenly reappeared after numerous years of apparently not existing
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fogey
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Nov 21, 2012 19:39:52 GMT
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Stop panicking! b) VOSA won't pull in a Herald - they'll be looking for Aston Martins and E-Types that have suddenly reappeared after numerous years of apparently not existing ?
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