cletus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 On Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:57, Raizer said: Is it a WOF fail to replace the hinge pins in door hinges with high tensile bolts? Might have just been a Barry yarn, but I've been told it's a no go. Cant see a problem with that if it all works properly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Toddy415 said: This has probably asked a million times but here goes, my step dad has a 1994 silverado ext cab thats not complied yet. From reading nzta rules etc. It shouldnt need converted to rhd because its over 20 years old. My question is does the import date matter on having to convert it to rhd? This has been in nz for years now previous owner never put it on the road because he was going to convert it but if it doesnt need converted then that would save a lot of pissing round. I don't think the import date matters, I have heard of a few trucks sitting around waiting for their 20th birthday so they can be complied A guy I know drove one for 3 years with plates off a holden ute till it got to 20 years old then he registered it properly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 provided you have the declaration papers for dereg in the USA/clean title I don't think it matters when it came into the country if it has never been in the system here, it's not something I expect they track since until you goto vin/reg it might as well be for parts or private road use. What will matter is what GVM it has which depends on the exact model for those. if it puts it in commercial territory you have to get it converted regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Vapour Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hello gents. Is there any issue with making a small tunnel over my rear subframe to fit the exhaust in. Common issue more low and larger pipe = squashed exhaust. At this point car will not have a back seat. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 As long as you don't cut anything structural ie crossmembers etc then that would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Raisin Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I need to modify my rear LCA subframe mounts to run an eccentric bolt, to dial back camber for cert. I put together a document outlining what i was planning to do and sent it my local certifiers way. He was ok with the design i put forward. It similar to the one in the link below (post by al_feinted, about 1/3 down) He got back to me with " Yes this should be tig welded and crack tested, the 2 skin fabricated mount is ok " So I got back to him asking if i should grab a non destructive form from him when i can for the crack testers, but he replied " don't need crack test for rear frame " Has anyone run something similar through cert and know the requirements? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I built my own 4-link rear suspension, including the links themselves, and didn't need to get it crack tested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I have just purchased a modified car that has a declaration paper and am wondering what rules it must comply with as far as suspension. The rear end is on 50mm blocks so no dramas there but the front has "V8 Falcon coils" according to the declaration paper. The coils aren't captive in the factory struts and I suspect they may have been trimmed also. Is this legal as it was done before the LVVTA cert rules came in? At some stage I want to have the shocks replaced and new springs made so it is captive and more comfortable but will I have to do this before the next wof or is it legal in which case I'll save some more coin and get some other work done first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkster Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Uncaptive springs aren't legal for wof, so i'd go ahead and get that fixed with some 'V8 Falcon coils' before you take it for a wof. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Bummer. I suspected as much but was hoping I might be able to put it off for a little longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Re USA vehicles and weight/rhd conversions. Correct me if I'm wrong but as long as it is 20 years or older and under 3500 kg? How is that weight measured/specified? Some pick-ups have A sign on the door etc. A d as a rule of thumb the 1/2 and 3/4 ton c10, c20 f100 f150 & f250 are ok. What about vans/suburbans? It seems that the 8 stud vans etc seem to be "one ton" but the weight specs seem to he under the 3.5t or roughly 7000 pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Gross laden weight (Vehicle plus full load) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is the term used in the rules. Vehicle plus max load though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I got that much haha just getting vehicle specs off a Craigslist add is the fun part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yeah manufacturer gvm is what it goes on. Have had a customer get caught out with a chev truck, it was a lwb single cab with a small block, so you would think it would be fine, but it was called a "camper special" and had a higher gvm so it had to be registered as a heavy vehicle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 It's hard to generalise I think, you would probably be OK with an F150 or E150 van (c.f. Chev 1500 truck/van). F250/E250 or Chev 2500 could be under or over depending on the model. F350/E350 or Chev 3500 similar, but more likely to be over. I understand that LVVTA and NZTA have got a lot tougher on the limit so you can't slide through anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, cletus said: Yeah manufacturer gvm is what it goes on. Have had a customer get caught out with a chev truck, it was a lwb single cab with a small block, so you would think it would be fine, but it was called a "camper special" and had a higher gvm so it had to be registered as a heavy vehicle That's exactly what I was afraid of re vans etc. I assume the only way of checking is look at the plate on the vehicle? There is a 'burbin I'm looking at, 350/350 combo but 8 stud so potientally heavy duty or too heavy. I'll ask the seller etc and see how it goes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Nominal said: Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is the term used in the rules. Vehicle plus max load though. Yeah that one Right Idea, wrong term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doullama Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 5 hours ago, chris r said: That's exactly what I was afraid of re vans etc. I assume the only way of checking is look at the plate on the vehicle? There is a 'burbin I'm looking at, 350/350 combo but 8 stud so potientally heavy duty or too heavy. I'll ask the seller etc and see how it goes You might be alright, my 70' c15 (8 stud) was only a 3/4 tonner, was coils all round. they went to leaf in 72' probably up-rated the load a bit, and being an empty box for the most part were lighter than most sedans of the time. Good truck/van/wagon thing, nice to drive and quite nimble for what it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, doullama said: You might be alright, my 70' c15 (8 stud) was only a 3/4 tonner, was coils all round. they went to leaf in 72' probably up-rated the load a bit, and being an empty box for the most part were lighter than most sedans of the time. Good truck/van/wagon thing, nice to drive and quite nimble for what it was My old c10 was 6 stud but only half ton. Might be alright could be a expensive gamble haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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