dojj

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i want to reshell my sierra, i have found a donor, what do i need to do?

i want to put my running gear and etc into the new shell, so will it work or will they want me to simply swap the engine from my car to the other?

i want to keep my reg so will this way work/

the new car has some "intresting2 history shall we say and there is no registered keeper or log book to go with it from what i understand because it's not been registered to anyone

or am i making it too complicated?

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

to retain the reg off the donor car i think you need to build up a certain amount of points and will need a vic test too.

google it dude

dojj

iTrader: (3)

i did google it mate, it's got me more confused than when i didn't know what i was talking about

snoopaloopa

iTrader: (3)

Why don't you ask the Dvla tomorrow?

D16PJM

if the new shell has no numbers i know what i would do but some people call it ringing

Rax

iTrader: (1)

Dojj you do confuse me sometimes
How the hell can the donor car have some interesting history but its not been registered too anyone
If it has no v5 and has not been registered does the shell have numbers ? If not does it not mean it will be given a new reg or age related ?

taz1787

iTrader: (8)

ok if the shell isn't registered (it won't have a chasis number) if this i correct then it can be used to keep the original reg number

if its been registered (hence got a chassis number) changing the shell will put it on a q plate or which ever plate is on that shell

then you'll also need to change most things over from your car too as to obtain the original reg plate (keep yours) you need a certain number of points

for example you may need say 12 points

suspension maybe 3 of this
engine maybe 5 of this
interior maybe 3 of this etc etc

hope this helps

D16PJM

i remember Blacky had a sierra estate shell new and unregisterd.

matts1

Q plater I would think, pretty sure that the dvla wont allow you to transfer the id to that shell unless it was a brand new unregistered shell maybe.

yellowsierra

Just "ring it"
Who's goona know if you never intend selling it. Just make sure you do a nice job on the floor welding lol

SteveB

iTrader: (3)

To retain YOUR reg it MUST be a brand new unused shell and trust me on this you will also need a receipt saying it was new and unused or IT WILL end up on a Q plate..... Been there done that got the Q plate to prove it... If it is a 2nd hand shell that has previously had a reg on it you MUST use that reg number or again its ringing and will end up on a Q plate.


Steve

rubinsbin

just ring it aye!!!!! nice to hear things like this in the public domain.

Chip

iTrader: (3)

If you do what you are suggesting then the car wont be legal.

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Thats about the best info - if you can't prove the new shell don't even start it

Ryan_3

find a good welder lol

dojj

iTrader: (3)

everything is legitimate other than the fact that one car doesn't have a log book to go with it and seeing as some of you have done it before, i'm asking here to find out what would be the best way to keep my registration or transfer it onto the new shell without having to go through the palava of having to get it mot'd and shit first, and seeing as it needs a reshell to get an mot, it's sort of defeats the object

and no, i don't want to ring it either

jamie's

simple question
is it a brand new shell with no chassis number stamped in?
or 2nd hand shell, previously been on road, registered or got number stamped in?

need to know this before any advice is any use realy,
you make it sound suspicious saying it has some interesting history

matts1

the tags lol!!

taz1787

iTrader: (8)

well dojj from what your saying you have 2 options

1.) go for a q plate

2.) keep reg of second car spend £25 for logbook

3.) anything other is ringing (unless as stated you can prove its a brand new shell)

CRAIG HAYTER

Thats exactly what i would have said because if your in a bump and you get found out the car has had its numbers changed then your in BIG shite is your plate REALLY that important?

mick

iTrader: (1)

the shell is registered , but is there a way of changing the number plates only not the vin plates, from the old nasty rusty shell to the rust free mint but registered shell???

dojj

iTrader: (3)

The shell I would be using is being donated by another car, so yes it's got numbers in it and has been registered and is currently on the road with tax and test etc.

Does this mean I will have to keep that reg number then?

And, my shell has a bit of a rotten floor pan so my numbers are no longer stamped into the floor in any case as I've got the metal sitting in the garage somewhere just to proove that it's originally from my car so I would not be able to weld the numbers into the floor in any case.

Mr RS500

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Every time we see a post about reshelling a car we get the same total fucking rubish replies from people who dont know shit

Makes me laugh

dojj

iTrader: (3)

Which I precicly why I asked in the first place

I'd obviouly like to keep my plate but the cars need to be legally on th road with tax and shit and mine last saw legal about 4 years ago

SteveB

iTrader: (3)

Apart from my answer as I have been there and know what happened after buying a reshelled car unknowly

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

Dojj - if you can get an MOT on your existing rotten shell, then transfer the reg plate off that and onto the new one.

but you need to get it mot'd first plenty of places down your way will Mot it for a drink, etc

TurboShed

A reshell is a fucking massive job. I'm still completing mine a year after I though I'd be finished. Please nobody reshell if it ain't the last option!

TurboShed

Exactly LOL, how many Cossies genuinely pass their emissions test every year?

dojj

iTrader: (3)

not that difficult, when i was working in a bodyshop we reshelled a car in 3 days and there were only 2 of us

ok, so it was a fiesta but it wasn't difficult with a ramp to get most of the btis off and an open space to put everything

but it seems that "buying" an mot is the only way forward then? i can see this getting expensive