Chinese Reproduction Shell - Discussion &Poll

[alancdavis]

In fairness it looks good in the photo

[dazzarpm]

Stunning

[l j shaw]

Dedication is stripping out your kitchen to build an escort lol lol

[thedman]

Did you sell them the V5 Alan?

[LOUIE]

So what we looking at, q plate kit car, v5 ringer, none ID show pony???

[RS2000EXPRESS]

In fairness it looks good in the photo

What's the story on this car Alan?

[alancdavis]

Its the company selling the shells show car ,,,Good question Rob regarding the reg plate

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Its the company selling the shells show car ,,,Good question Rob regarding the reg plate

Ok thank you!

[alancdavis]

Will be very interesting to see the car in the flesh so to speak

[thedman]

I suspect the big push will be to get it ready for the classic restoration show.

Will be there biggest advert to get rid of the shells.

Hoped to have mine there as an advert for the fabricator and painter but things have conspired against me of late!!!!

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Will be very interesting to see the car in the flesh so to speak

Yes that is the real test!...looks good up to now though.

[alancdavis]

The only issues I have heard if some of the separate panels need a bit of fettling to fit onto an original shell

Provisionally this shell looks ok on the photos and the glass seems to fit fine

Guess we need to have reports as to how the mechanical items fit

Having said all this and with a tag of 7k \I still think they are a good buy

Big question will be will they be issued with a Q plate or an age related plate ? and of course some will try and fit an e bay special but will be disappointed as the DVLA will be doing an inspection

[boyce24]

Looks good to me, fine to have as a toy or car to enjoy on the road. We all know the shells are slightly different but without worrying about the "Genuine" factor and without trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes it could help to get people out enjoying them.
Cracking kitchen accessory though!
I just hope it's not got a Mex book or the forums will be on fire with chat!!

[thedman]

The only issues I have heard if some of the separate panels need a bit of fettling to fit onto an original shell

Provisionally this shell looks ok on the photos and the glass seems to fit fine

Guess we need to have reports as to how the mechanical items fit

Having said all this and with a tag of 7k \I still think they are a good buy

Big question will be will they be issued with a Q plate or an age related plate ? and of course some will try and fit an e bay special but will be disappointed as the DVLA will be doing an inspection

I think you have been told a few times already Alan tha 'Q' plates are a thing of the past and an age related plate is issued.

I haven't seen many triumphs that have used heritage shells on 'Q' Plates.

[RS2000EXPRESS]

I think you have been told a few times already Alan tha 'Q' plates are a thing of the past and an age related plate is issued.

I haven't seen many triumphs that have used heritage shells on 'Q' Plates.

At the end of the day it's just another remanufactured part that is now available!

Tim