Fake shells

[jdrally]

What are peoples views on the amount of type 49 shells that are modified from standard shells now being sold.
Can an RS or Mexico be really replicated by using a 1300l or xl shell.
I have a chance to buy a mint 1968 1100 super. Has Twin Cam interior, compression struts, front release bonnet, square headlights, sticky out petrol cap. Only difficult thing to buy seem to be is the silver dash, as all the mechanical and body parts can be sourced.
Shall I turn it into an early BB48 twin cam.
Is it woth the hassle.
Any views.

[topaz]

is this a loaded question???

[jdrally]

Not at all. I dont know anybody doing this.
It is easier and cheaper to buy a good shell than repair an old knacker.
As I am mainly interested in rallying where shells are heavily modified, originality it not really a concern.

[Tim]

up specing a shell isnt a problem but when you change the id on the shell is a problem,makin your mint standard xl shell in type49shell and sticking an old rotten mexico id onto the shell

theres loads of mexels out there

[LOUIE]

now this is a can of worms

however there are to schools of thought on it and youll never get a straight yes no answer

[jdrally]

This always happens. I asked a question on the fitting of number plates on the bonnet of rally cars.
Caused such a dispute, I never got a straight answer.

Using standard shells is ok for me.
As long as the owner can be up front with the work done.
I am only finding out as I want to maybe buy myself a nice roadcar for shows and weekends, just wanted to know what is happening to the shells.

[LOUIE]

do whats right for you, and balls to them purists

[Scott_B]

You can modify the shell to whatever you want but you cannot legally swap an id, i.e chassis numbers and tags,but plenty have done.
PMSL at the mexel.

[4parajon]

do whats right for you, and balls to them purists

Put a turbo in it if you want to really upset the purists

[mike77cos]

If your happy and the I'd stays correct, Do it!

[hotrs2000]

Like what has been said, you can do what ever you want to your shell but the Id must not change.

[LOUIE]

did anyone say that to ford then???

[mike77cos]

did anyone say that to ford then???

In theroy they were using brand new shells

[LOUIE]

it is a new shell, to that id

its n argument thats been done to death and will never be resolved

[RUDDY]

The facts in law by the DVLA , I have no connection to the DVLA !!!!!

CARS AND CAR-DERIVED
VANS MUST USE:
• The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit – monocoque); or
• a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer/manufacturer (e.g. receipt)
AND two other major components from the original vehicle – see list below
• Suspension (front & back)
• Axles (both)
• Transmission
• Steering assembly
• Engine
If a second-hand chassis/monocoque bodyshell is used, the vehicle must pass a Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test (see page 5 “vehicles that are allocated alternative registration numbers”) after which a “Q” prefix registration number will be allocated.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/forms/~/media/pdf/leaflets/inf26.ashx