MildFB wrote:I shouldn't get carried away with things I don't know about. So I consulted our Guru and come up with this gem. Thought it was better to cut and paste as the jargon is a bit heavy....
It has always been intended to have the car registered as an FB. From an engineering viewpoint I do not believe it could be anything else.
With regard to the queries re whether it can be registered under Victorian law, the build complies with current Vic Roads requirements and will not need to be registered as an ICV. An ICV is an Individually Constructed Vehicle and would have to meet all 2009 Australian Design Rule (ADR), requirements. By using all standard production parts, save for the chassis kit and new floor, engineering requirements are reduced to the ADRs that apply to the particular era under which the car/light truck was original manufactured. Until recently there were 3 ADR categories under which cars/light trucks could be modified, the FB would have fallen under category 1, however, recent rule changes in Victoria have removed the category 1 requirement hence vehicles manufactured up to 1960 now have a distinct set of rules governing modification work. They predominately cover construction methodology ie, cut and shut projects , materials including type and manufacture, welding methods and practices, a whole range of upgrades that include seating mods, seat belt mods, lighting up grades, engine fits, exhaust systems etc, there are some 40 odd rules that apply to the project.
Of course little of the above would apply if we were to apply for Club type registration. My understanding is that the licenced inspector from the club concerned would have to inspect the vehicle and a roadworthy would be required.
I am aware that we are waiting for a set of National rules to come in, all of my information at present suggests they will take a line very close to the present Victorian rules.
Well, you did ask!
And you answered
Club rego may not be as good a move as it seems, originally this system was for restorers. Who rebuilt their cars to original factory delivered condition. And the inspections could be done by a club member if possible that was qualified to carry out road worthy inspections . Or by someone the club recognised with the same qualifications. It was them processed by a club official and the plates were issued.
But restrictions on usage were part of this system.
Modified cars are now using this method of registration, but they are drawing attention from the police and the registration departments.
Owners of engineered and complianced cars, as well as the police are asking how cars totally outside of the guidelines are getting through without all the required testing.
From what I have heard, this loophole may be closed. And clubs using it may have to answer to a higher power over it. These cars will them have to undergo full and proper inspections for compliance. If they can.
This should not be confused or compared with the system used by Hot Rodders that apply to pre 48 based cars
Woofto Car Club Member No4