Richard K Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm planning to convert my 96' 110 tintop to a 130 ragtop flatbed. Was looking at the various galvanised 130 chassis on offer, but other than the rear cross member the original chassi seems pretty good. Rather than the pain and expense of a full swap has anyone heard of a 'cut and shut' extension job with the truck intact? Good idea? It needs to be strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 If you've got to cut it in half and do the rear x-member as well I'd think it would make more sense to just buy a galv 130 chassis and have done, you're going to jigger all the bodywork alignment anyway when you stretch it, and I bet you find lots that needs doing when you disturb it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 If you've got to cut it in half and do the rear x-member as well I'd think it would make more sense to just buy a galv 130 chassis and have done, you're going to jigger all the bodywork alignment anyway when you stretch it, and I bet you find lots that needs doing when you disturb it. ... and you'll have to sva it and probably end up with a Q plate because of the change in wheelbase Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 converting a 110 to a 130 will defo mean a SVA test, simply because of the change in wheelbase, be easier to sell the 110 & buy a 130 single cab vehicle like the top 2 on the link below & then change the rear body, no SVA then as the chssais is still completely original http://www.exmod.co.uk/defender130.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theold90 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Give me two weeks or so and i will have a 130 for sale, 300tdi 117,000 on the clock and it will have a shine new coat of paint! Call me 07813133893 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I agree with the boys above, much easier, yet at the end of the day all Land Rover do at the factory is chop a 110 chassis in the middle and add 27" to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 They did in the beginning Rick but they have had proper chassis for a long time now . Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 just spotted here they do the 110 to 130 conversion http://www.designa-chassis.co.uk/services.asp dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard K Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for the replies, idea looks like a non-starter. Spoke to designa - who say they're no longer able to cut chassis because of SVA regs, but say they can swap in a 130 chassi without the need for the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hmmm, I reckon it would still need a SVA test as the chassis & wheelbase has changed from the original 110 specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'd go with Western - the replacement chassis is not a new like for like replacement so according to the DVLA would need inspecting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 another thought, if converting a 110 to 130 by using a full [unconverted] 130 chassis the 110's VIN would still show as a 110, not a 130, so I would expect DVLA to do either let you keep the 110's VIN or issue a unique DVLA generated chassi/VIN number to be stamped into the new chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard K Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 uhoh... these things are never as simple as you'd hope! There's a lot invested in the 110 to start again from scratch (same old story... ). Had a scan through DVLA website and am no wiser for it. the How much trouble might a SVA/ESVA be? I would probably farm out the chassi swap - does that still make it an "amateur build"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Unless Land Rover build it, yes it's an amateur build. SVA as a commercial vehicle shouldn't be hard, the full passenger car one is a bit trickier. I'd buy the manual from VOSA, read it, and decide what you want to do. You don't want to do it and then have the DVLA declare you're not legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 An old (2004) version of the SVA manual is to be found here. It may not be bang upto date but will give a flavour. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 & find your local/nearest VOSA HGV/PSV testing station & go & have a chat with the guys there, hopefully they will give you loads of good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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