MK2 Shells

[alancdavis]

So the first batch of shells have now arrived in UK,, Artical on FB shows price list for shells ,doors ,etc

Brand new shells now in the UK.


Try Again

mk2 shells and spare are now home and ready to veiw!
contact martin for more details and prices! 07736486009
one has been fitted with original ford escort glass to gave you idea,
prices!!
DOOR LH £400.00
DOOR RH £400.00
BOOT/TRUNK £350.00
BONNET HOOD £350.00
WING/FENDER LH £70.00
WING/ FENDER RH £70.00
1/4 PANEL SECTION LH £650.00
1/4 PANEL SECTION RH £650.00
ROOF PANEL £500.00
FLOOR PANEL £350.00
FLOOR PAB BOOT/TRUNK £350.00
FULL SHELL £7000.00
The shells and panels are available to view in coleraine northern Ireland.

[mike77cos]

I spotted this on the book of face Alan, let the good thing or bad thing debate commence, for my 2 penny worth, as long as the panel fit it good or better, I think its a good thing.

[alancdavis]

I also think the same ,,, As a project 7k for a shell and whatever for a rot box doner you could build a nice solid car

If you look at panels ,fabrication costs and time then 7k is really cheap and a huge time saver against repairing a rot box

[Gremlin]

I also think the same ,,, As a project 7k for a shell and whatever for a rot box doner you could build a nice solid car

If you look at panels ,fabrication costs and time then 7k is really cheap and a huge time saver against repairing a rot box

I was thinking the same Alan, especially when these are supposed to be RS spec shells, I could of done with one of these to reshell a rotten Mexico that I had but sold it as it was too far gone to repair.

[LOUIE]

I also think the same ,,, As a project 7k for a shell and whatever for a rot box doner you could build a nice solid car

If you look at panels ,fabrication costs and time then 7k is really cheap and a huge time saver against repairing a rot box

You condoning v5 swoping Alan

[mike77cos]

I know it's a grey area, but if you reshell a new car with all its major components, it retains its reg, surely change a shell is just one replacement part?


Stands back and waits for firing squad

[rsjon]

V5's gonna be worth some dough now,might have to sell a few

[1an2000]

Good news! I think £7000 is good value for money, I paid more than that for my mk2, ended up uncovering someone else's botch jobs and spending the summer welding it

[rsmac]

would like to no if the panels fit our cars beter than expressed steel ones do the 1/4 panels interest me just have to wait and see

[alancdavis]

You condoning v5 swoping Alan

How do you work that out Rob

[alancdavis]

I know it's a grey area, but if you reshell a new car with all its major components, it retains its reg, surely change a shell is just one replacement part?


Stands back and waits for firing squad

I thing its mechanical parts

[alancdavis]

V5's gonna be worth some dough now,might have to sell a few

Black Friday Sale ....

[NORTH YORKS RS SPARES]

This will bring the value of cars down tho , as anyone can build a MINT mk2 now for half the price

Great news ,,where do i buy a couple of shells ?

[TugsW]

I know it's a grey area, but if you reshell a new car with all its major components, it retains its reg, surely change a shell is just one replacement part?


Stands back and waits for firing squad

I thing its mechanical parts

DLVA make it quite clear and simple. From their site cut and pasted :-

Keep a vehicle’s original registration number
A rebuilt vehicle can keep its original registration number if you can prove you’ve used:

the original unmodified chassis or bodyshell (car or light van)
a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original (car or light van)
the original unmodified frame (motorbike)
a new frame of the same specification as the original (motorbike)
You must also have 2 other major components from the original vehicle from the following lists.

For cars or light vans:

suspension (front and back)
steering assembly
axles (both)
transmission
engine
For motorbikes:

forks
wheels
engine
gear box

Of course it could be built up from parts :-

10. Reconstructed classic vehicles
Your vehicle must comply with the road vehicles regulations if you use it on the road.

How to register
You must follow all the instructions for registering a new vehicle.

You must include the following with your application:

written report from the appropriate vehicle owners’ club
form V627/1 - ‘Built up vehicle inspection report’
evidence of type approval, if necessary
official receipts for any parts used
Get an age-related registration number
DVLA can only recognise your vehicle as a reconstructed classic vehicle if it meets certain criteria. It must be:

built from genuine period components from more than one vehicle, all over 25 years old and of the same specification as the original vehicle
a true reflection of the marque
The appropriate vehicle owners’ club for the vehicle type (‘marque’) must inspect the vehicle and confirm in writing that it:

has been inspected
is a true reflection of the marque
is comprised of genuine period components all over 25 years old
They must also give manufacture dates for the major components.

DVLA will assign an age-related registration number to the vehicle based on the youngest component used.

New or replica parts
Your vehicle won’t get an age-related registration number if it includes new or replica parts. DVLA will give your vehicle a ‘Q’ prefix registration number. Your vehicle must pass the relevant type approval test to get a ‘Q’ prefix registration number.

Vehicles with a Certificate of Destruction (CoD) must never reappear as complete vehicles or be presented for registration, though some components may be recycled. You can’t keep the original registration or vehicle identification number.

Or it could just go on a Q plate :-

12. 'Q' registration numbers
DVLA issues ‘Q’ registration numbers to vehicles whose age or identity is in doubt.

If this happens, any original vehicle registration number will become invalid and you mustn’t display it again.

To get a ‘Q’ registration number, your vehicle has to pass a type approval process.

If these new shells are really good, whats worth more money a car that has lots of new metal and fabrication or a re-shelled car ? What about the historic rally car classes, would a Q plated car be eligible ? I think this could be very very bad news for 4 door cars as they could be in theory be re-shelled into 2 doors.

[alancdavis]

I think the value of an original car wont be challenged These shells are advertised as replica shells which could also be called a kit car

Never the less perfect for restoring ones own car of refreshing a worn out or damaged rally shell

There again how will the MSA view cars with these shells