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2a safari
grunty:
coils ae just an idea as it depends on whats available. There are some s3 chassis about on fleebay, are they the same?
Its a 71 J opposite to my 90 J :)
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The Landy Guy:
if u ever want to sell it
i will have it off you !!!
Bob Ajob:
From posts I've seen before on this and other forums, I don't think therre's too much difference between a 71 2a chassis and a series 3 chassis, though I guess it will depend on what year the 3 is. You could probably get a 3, compare them side by side once you've stripped the other down, then cut and weld the 3 chassis to match, then follow what's been said above regarding ministry testing station.
This will be an interesting experience / project for you, plus you should have a good saleable vehicle at the end (providing you keep the leafs), it's already saleable now - you got an offer already ;)
Rich_P:
--- Quote from: "Pete" ---If you buy a new leaf sprung chassis, take it to a ministry testing station, and get the number from the existing chassis transfered, you can then convert the new chassis to coils, and keep the tax exemption, as you will retain enough points.
--- End quote ---
According to the government website it wouldn't be able to keep the tax exemption.
See here.
--- Quote ---The vehicle must score eight or more points to retain the original registration mark. If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used, an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA), single vehicle approval (SVA) or motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) certificate will be required to register the vehicle. A 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
--- End quote ---
--- Quote ---The following values will be allocated to the major components used:
* chassis or body shell (body and chassis as one unit - monocoque ie direct replacement from the manufacturer) (original or new) = 5 points
* suspension = 2 points
* axles = 2 points
* transmission = 2 points
* steering assembly = 2 points
* engine = 1 point
--- End quote ---
By going coils, you lose the chassis and suspension points. That leaves you with seven points in total, not enough to keep tax exemption as the car will then belong to a Q plate.
Additionally there are some minor differences between the late 2A and early 3 chassis. I think, from memory, the only difference is the way that the brake hose brackets are.
Bob Ajob:
--- Quote from: "Rich_P" ---
Additionally there are some minor differences between the late 2A and early 3 chassis. I think, from memory, the only difference is the way that the brake hose brackets are.
--- End quote ---
I thought the handbrake brackets were different too, no issue though if the points don't add up.
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