Quote from: hustler on October 25, 2013, 07:38:17 PM
Hi Paul,I had issues with dvla over my buggy.a friend told me to send a fiver to them and they will send you a copy of every registration document issued for that vehicle from first registration.they might come up with rego they states when converted to a buggy.it worked for me.good luck mate.roy

If you can PM me more details i'd appreciate it. Is yours the same make/model ie GP mk1. You managed to retain your plate? That should work as a precedent.

Thanks guys.

I've already tried to get some history and earlier pics. Also getting in touch with previous owner and getting statements from people.

Also going to download and read http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/made/data.pdf

As far as I am aware they cannot apply legislation retrospectively. The beach buggy was constructed way before SVA and IVA even came into play. The car was registered and on the road MOT'd and taxed in the past as a buggy.

A restoration does not class as a build in my eyes especially as chassis and running gear etc all remain as it was originally built.

Anyway rant over for now. 

I'm a little torn..Feel free to move if you wish.

Quote from: Dave DND on October 25, 2013, 09:17:43 AM
Best of luck with the challenge - and if there is anything that we can all do to assist, then please do not hesitate to shout on here for help.

Please keep us updated with your progress, and could I also ask everyone else on here to keep any further comments and replies to being both usefull and relevant, as this type of thread often wanders off.

This challenge to to IVA could be very important to us all in the future, so lets do what we can to help

Good luck   

Well I have a build/restoration thread on another forum and have pictures with metadata and time stamps showing the vehicle pre IVA rules.

I definitely think it is worth a fight.

This isn't a buggy that is produced these days. It is a GP Mk1, its a historic vehicle. Piece of history. By going down the IVA route you basically loose that history and say here is a car i've built now can I register it. Thing is this was registered and on the road for years so why should it need an IVA now, just because I wanted the right description on the V5.

As Dave said, please keep replies constructive and sensible. This could affect us all. Feel free to send me PM's of support and advice. .

I am going to challenge it. Even the inspector at Brighton agreed with me that it shouldn't need an IVA as it was built pre those rules.

The team I spoke to in Swansea were on my side and could see where I was coming from. They suggested appealing.

There is even an ombudsman if I have the energy to pursue it that far.

GP Mk1 Beach Buggy

1600 -

Was on V5 as VW Saloon so I attempted to get DVLA to correct it, now suggested IVA so lost all heart and mojo.....

Not sure what price to put on it to be honest but has to be worth £2500?

Can anyone who has some seat wedges let me know the dimensions/measurements?

I want to mock some up and see whether that's the route to take?

I like them, also quite rare now....



http://www.bajaclub.co.uk/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=539&start=40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Fiat-850-Lancia-Stratos-Lombardi-FORD-GT40-Tail-Lights-Kit-Car-Ferrari-Race-/221148645579?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item337d7c88cb

Quote from: parmaynu on February 26, 2013, 10:20:28 AM
Used to work in Hastings. When you hoping to get it finished? Looks like you have all the parts.

Well its not always easy finding time. That's the limiting factor!

Also have 5 other cars begging for attention...

When will it be finished? How long is a piece of string...oh and are they ever finished 

Pretty sure I have most if not all of the parts. The seats were salvaged from my old Baja so I need to fabricate some form of mounts. I don't really want to drill through the floor and make holes, would rather weld mounts I think.   

Quote from: parmaynu on February 26, 2013, 09:45:04 AM
Where in East Sussex are you?

Nr Hastings

Quote from: parmaynu on February 26, 2013, 09:28:35 AM
Make sure you patch up the hole in the chassis tunnel!

That was there when I bought the buggy, was done for access and also looks like the fuel still runs through it. I will probably reroute the fuel clean up inside and treat before closing back up. 

Quote from: Fran_GP on February 24, 2013, 11:17:27 AM

Same tail lights as my GP. You keeping them?

Don't think I fancy joining the two. Would make it a royal PITA to simply take the bonnet off..should I need to.

No plans as of yet to do Volksworld. Shame as my old Beetle is gonna be there..

Quote from: chrisbarker on February 25, 2013, 11:55:05 AM
looking good so far keep up the good work put a location on as local buggers might be able to give you a hand

Added location to profile.

I'm usually found on the Baja Club website. I did register on the old site but wasn't on there that often.

The beginning of a build thread  :lol:

purchased years ago, and been in storage ever since!!











Dashx2


How to fit!!!



Apart from getting it fired up for the first time!! Been looking at the dashboard and the one Mel Hubbard made from a mould.

First off the old dash was vile! New one next to old one.



The metal tabs and welded angle had to come off...


The new dash was actually too narrow, so as I would probably have to cut it for the steering wheel I cut a line down and mounted it both sides. The result is a gap of about an inch. I may well bridge gap with some fibreglass and blend in.


Bit more on making the dash fit...








tank spruce up...




Replaced.





its short!


Trial fitting..









Too long??   :?