ME Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 One of my guilty pleasures is looking at Landrovers on Ebay and Autotrader. A Landy is on "my list" so if the right one comes along and my heart starts ruling my head I might even buy one.... one day. I have seen two listed tonight as a "Q" plate and the reason given in the adverts is due to "a new galvanised chassis". Obviously at the moment I am just browsing Landy pornography on the internet and a closer inspection would tell the truth, but is that explanation likely ? I know that the DVLA etc are getting stricter on vehicles that are bastardised for one reason or another... I would normally associate a "Q" plate with a right off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 One of my guilty pleasures is looking at Landrovers on Ebay and Autotrader. A Landy is on "my list" so if the right one comes along and my heart starts ruling my head I might even buy one.... one day. I have seen two listed tonight as a "Q" plate and the reason given in the adverts is due to "a new galvanised chassis". Obviously at the moment I am just browsing Landy Pron on the net and a closer inspection would tell the truth, but is that explanation likely ? I know that the DVLA etc are getting stricter on vehicles that are bastardised for one reason or another... To the best of my knowledge, and I've re-chassied a few, that's a load of cobblers. You just stamp the new chassis with "replaced ********" by the number that should be stamped on by the manufacturer. So long as you keep the receipt for the new one even that's not strictly necessary, it just shows you are genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 To the best of my knowledge, and I've re-chassied a few, that's a load of cobblers. You just stamp the new chassis with "replaced ********" by the number that should be stamped on by the manufacturer. So long as you keep the receipt for the new one even that's not strictly necessary, it just shows you are genuine. Yeah, just as I thought. I know that a lot of people were selling "Hybrid" tax exempt Landys - i.e. new cars with old pre 1973 logbooks and chassis numbers etc. I thought that maybe the DVLA has cracked down on the whole thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 try to find a chassis number on the dumb iron of most series landies if you find it youll be lucky most have rotted out (reminds me must check mine as its not been welded up) so if you were to chuck a new chassis under it and stamped the number in most people wouldnt notice any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 If you're interested in one at the right price don't discount buying a rotten one. we could strip a 90, prep the chassis, send it for galv and build it back up in 4 days, not counting the week the galvanisers had it. That's 2.5 men IE 2 stripping etc and third when required. It all comes apart in big lumps, great big lumps, so is really quick. Don't know how much a replacement chassis is nowadays but I know you could batter them down on list price for cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 try to find a chassis number on the dumb iron of most series landies if you find it youll be lucky most have rotted out (reminds me must check mine as its not been welded up) so if you were to chuck a new chassis under it and stamped the number in most people wouldnt notice any way Don't forget that for some years now LR have put numbers behind outriggers etc so if there's any doubt they just cut away metal and find the original number Always worth bearing in mind, not as anyone on here would consider anything "iffy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) If the vehicle identity or age can not be confirmed dvla will q plate it, they use a points system for the identity, chassis numbers, engine numbers, gearbox numbers and axle numbers all count towards the tally which IIRC must meet 10 points, once it's failed I believe theres no going back, q plate it is. Plenty of info this topic covers it http://www.series2club.info/forum/index.php?topic=30609.0 or a search on the S2 site for DVLA and points Edited May 4, 2010 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 as for "IFFY" trawl flea bay for the hybrids if mine was iffy it would save me having to fork out on bleedin tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 It will be Q plated if the chassis is replaced with one from another, pre-registered vehicle I believe. If the chassis is new, then that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 As I understand it, you can only replace a certain percentage of an old vehicle before it loses its original registration and become "Q plated"; replacing the chassis alone will not cause this to happen. Q plates also refer to vehicles made up from parts of others, particularly home builds which were all the rage in the '80's, con't seem to see so many these days. Essentially a Q plate means that the exact age of the vehicle or its component parts cannot be determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Essentially a Q plate means that the exact age of the vehicle or its component parts cannot be determined. Correct. I built a car from the ground up without a chassis number, but had it verified as original, and provided that documentation to DVLC and got a 'proper' reg thus avoiding the dreaded Q plate. Once a car has a Q plate it cannot be transferred off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I had an ex-army one that was on a Q-plate, years ago. Though other ex-army ones i have had have the year that they were released as their reg number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I was at a Land Rover dealer a week before I bought my 90 and he showed me loads of 110s and 90s that had been given the galvanised treatment. Looked excellent and none were on a Q plate. I wouldn't trust the advert too much...! By all means PM me the Ebay number (I won't bid on it, you have my word!) and I'll give you my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 That's because the chassis was the original one or a new one (or an unstamped one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 One of my guilty pleasures is looking at Landrovers on Ebay and Autotrader. A Landy is on "my list" so if the right one comes along and my heart starts ruling my head I might even buy one.... one day. Your sounding like VIKING only dreaming not owning. OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Though other ex-army ones i have had have the year that they were released as their reg number. I have seen that elsewhwere but my ex-army is "civilian" registered to its build date. I could show you a picture of it but don't have to prove anything, with or without leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble without a cause Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 If you're interested in one at the right price don't discount buying a rotten one. we could strip a 90, prep the chassis, send it for galv and build it back up in 4 days, not counting the week the galvanisers had it. That's 2.5 men IE 2 stripping etc and third when required. It all comes apart in big lumps, great big lumps, so is really quick. Don't know how much a replacement chassis is nowadays but I know you could batter them down on list price for cash. About £1k from Richard chassis, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 LOOK AT THIS THEN ME. Are you feeling hot? Getting horned up? Breathing getting heavy? You guessed didn't you? Yes, it is a Series inner tube. For your next treat, I may post a Series vent lever, or a horn push. The whole vehicle may be too much for you, after all, it does have all it's ORIGINAL rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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