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1 hour ago, datlow said:

Pretty sure it’s still not a wof requirement ?hence all the cars with obstructed plates and vinyl “plates” still getting wofs

/when I put my scooter  back through I didn’t even have the bike nor plate there- found the one welly place that was laxed enough but….

I swear a while ago the cops were ticketing up a storm on what they deemed "modified plates", this ranged even as far as plates that had been bent on the ends or cut to fit inside the smaller available area of 90's Japanese cars.

The law is potentially a big vague there as according to the NZTA now:

Display of number plates

All plates must be fixed securely to the vehicle in an upright position. They must be displayed so that all the characters (numbers and letters) are clearly visible at all times.

A motorcycle, moped, tractor, trailer or trade plate must be fixed on the rear of the vehicle.

All other vehicles require two plates, one at the front and one at the rear.

Number plate offences

Only plates issued by Waka Kotahi are legal, which means you can’t make your own plate. Displaying a non-approved plate or something that could be mistaken for a plate could mean a maximum fine of $5000.

If your vehicle requires plates, then they must be displayed. If your vehicle requires a front and rear plate then they must bear the same set of characters.

Re-issuing number plates
We will review reissuing black, silver and white plates if the following criteria are met:

The plate is the last plate on the vehicle at the time of cancellation ie it hasn’t been replaced by another plate.
The plate is in very good condition and hasn’t been painted, cut or tampered with.
The plate hasn’t been personalised.
The applicant needs to provide official documentation from the period the vehicle was originally registered confirming the plate, make and model, ie the certificate of registration, an insurance policy, a warrant of fitness sticker or repair receipts. Unacceptable documentation is a Statutory Declaration, a handwritten receipt, the Vintage Car Club document or the Alternative document from our office.
If you are reregistering your vehicle and meet the above criteria please email  ReuseOfPlates@nzta.govt.nz

Note: Black and silver style plates cannot be remade. If you’re applying to reuse these plates, you must have the original set.

This email address is not for any other plate query so please email info@nzta.govt.nz in the first instance.

34 minutes ago, Corbie said:

just take a photo of it on the front, then move it to the back and take another photo?

That's OK for the reuse of plates people but then you'll still need a plate to put on after it's revinned. 

4 hours ago, lowrider said:

This is it here but there's no rust on it looks to be repainted. 

I would suggest getting into contact with @Archetypeabout getting a replica plate made.   I wouldn't guarantee it would pass a check but it would almost definitely pass a photograph for the reuse of plates people.  I'd suggest putting the replica on the back and the original on the front as fronts are typically more damaged. 

Seems to be another case of grey areas.  The documentation allows for interpretation in both directions and as such, certifiers will do exactly that, typically erring on the side of caution/least chance of them being held responsible.  

That's not a fault of the certifiers, they're just trying to protect their livelihood.  

Equally, these grey areas allow for the slop of components between a magnitude of vehicles thus giving us more ability to modify for an OK cost. 

The step above would be if we had to be like Germany and have TUV cert on every component otherwise you can't use it, then modifications and cars as a hobby would stretch beyond the budget of your average punter. 

It's a fine line of nonsense tightrope that we and the legislators walk. 

Also, why is that person not using Clint? 

They probably have a stack of other terrible mods and the suspension arms one just got added to the list. 

On 08/08/2021 at 19:50, gibbon said:

this is the beast here. obviously it's supposed to be in one piece, seemed a shame to just chuck the whole thing

shoot me a PM if it looks like what you've got, thanks!

Different but maybe usable? 

1 hour ago, gibbon said:

this is the beast here. obviously it's supposed to be in one piece, seemed a shame to just chuck the whole thing

shoot me a PM if it looks like what you've got, thanks!

I'll take a look tomorrow mate.  Too cold and dark to be out in the shed at the minute. 

8 minutes ago, gibbon said:

has anyone ever repaired or gotten parts for these cheap vices? turns out this baby is a holdin' vice not a crushin' vice, i stripped the main nut on it. the nut is a barrel and plug thing cast together, I see this type of vice for sale all the time so presumably someone's dealt with this shit before

EDIT: found one on aliexpress, thank you chinese slave labourers your toil will never be forgotten

in the meantime yo dawg i heard you like vices, heres some vice grips to grip yo vice while yo vice grips... (seemed to do the trick at least)

I have one of those that I snapped the jaws on.  Top quality.  Happy to send you whatever other turd part you want from it if it's the same. 

Casual what, ten times more than factory? 

Foive hunnid horse in the little blighter.  Cripes.  That'll have you taking bites out of the base of your seat for a few weeks 

54 minutes ago, mk2marty said:

 

Strange to see!  Can I share that with a dude on insta who is bagging one? 

1 hour ago, sheepers said:

but not very straight ay?

No worse than stock... 

14 minutes ago, SOHC said:

Where can I buy 5/8 UNC studs?

 

Give @danger a call.

He's a 5ft 8 stud. 

/Repco 

I've no issue with the Escort flares but just curious if you'd considered L34 Torana flares, not sure if they would be too big. 

Good to see you on here, Ed! 

So good to see (and hear) this in this state. 

Such dort. 

Looking forward to a full Opie Photography spec shoot on it and the feature in PCNZ.  

23 minutes ago, locost_bryan said:

Did the owner mod the rego plate to hide it's true identity, or did you photoshop the 'X'?  A surprising number of G*1200 plates are still live (not GX1200), but only two are on Datsuns (must have chased around the Post Offices to find them in the days before PPs).

Try using Os instead of 0s and you'll find it.  I assume they either had the original GX1200 plates which were long dead or they had them made but bought the O options as a personalized plate so that they can use them. 

Far too big tbh. 

2 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said:

May I suggest a Suzuki Ignis for your consideration 

Straight up ignint. 

It's an 8 year old battery. 

Learn to be a bit more wasteful would you? 

I'd biff it regardless.  It's supposed to be a sealed unit and even if you bodge it up unless you're sure the adhesive won't be compromised by the acid I wouldn't waste the time and effort. 

2 minutes ago, Sunbeam said:

Alfa Montreal?

Yeppers 

Fuck yeah booooooiii! 

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