Victorian unfinished cobra builds

cobbindale · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 04:37 PM

Hi to all Victorian cobra builders,

This is my first go at starting a thread so please don't shoot me if it does not work, that also goes for the info below as it is my understanding from a quick call to my engineer. Further comment most welcome.

For those of us that will not complete our cobra’s before the end of this year, it may be beneficial to contact your VAS approved engineer and sign a contract (application) which will allow and additional 3 years to complete your car if using a non Euro 2 spec motor to comply with ADR 79/00.
If you plan using a ‘04 build motor I believe it is not an issue where as it will be if using a post ’97 build Australian engine or post ’92 American build engine with pre ’05 stamped chassis.

Apparently this has already happened in New South Wales, not sure about the other states in Oz. Check with your engineer for your state or territory.

My understanding is there’s no legal obligation to use the engineering services on signing, it’s basically a application to indicate you have started your project and save the expense of buying a new engine.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Dale.

Tony Cram · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 05:26 PM

Dale,

I'm sure there will be many of these but welcome to the forum. Now I'm going to push the membership drive for the club!!

Hope to see you at a cobra meeting in the near future

. In fact there is one this Thursday 2nd Dec at the Mercat Hotel in Nth Melb opposite the Vic Market.

Good luck with your build.

Regards

TC

pneall · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 07:55 PM

Dale,

Have you got your CR yet ? Are you joining the dark side or going a different route. Hope you enjoy the build. Remember lots of info available here, dont be afraid to ask.

Phil

Aussie Mike · #4 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 08:30 PM

A disturbance in the Force tells me Dale is on the Dark Side.

Cheers

BMK · #5 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 09:03 PM

The Darkside spreads its tenticles to Geelong...

Bernie

Bryan Wilson · #6 (**permalink**) 11-29-2004, 09:55 PM

Hey Dale,
If you would like a lift to the Vic. club meeting on Thursday night 2nd Dec I have a spare seat in the Cobra.
Give me a call on 0410439164
Cheers,
Bryan

GAV MILDURA · #7 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 02:05 AM

Dale, The info you gave is right or is at the least the same lie I was told!!!
Anyway my kit is sposed to be ready to ship tommorrow I can't wait.
Gav.

Don't listen to Obie one' the dark side feels soooo good.

justbetter · #8 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 01:52 PM

Come join the force

We are many...

We are strong...

We are damn fast too...

Mando · #9 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 09:34 PM

Are there no limits to the lenghts these menaces from the dartk side will go?

Regards.

Aussie Mike · #10 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 10:29 PM

jasonnichols · #11 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 11:48 PM

Dear mike you have too much time on your hands

nice dance though

NASSTY · #12 (**permalink**) 12-01-2004, 05:28 AM

BMK · #13 (**permalink**) 12-01-2004, 06:31 AM

Mike

Now unless I'm mistaken, that Dark side guy is FU

KING absolutely nothing - just thin air. Perhaps his boyfriend has moved off, must be a Ford owner.

At least when we get going we make it worth while....

Not screwing thin air by one's self...

Now some of us do go around and around in circles..

Bernie

trularin · #14 (**permalink**) 12-01-2004, 07:14 AM

That's what you get for puttin a cheby in a Ford. LOL LOL LOL

GAV MILDURA · #15 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 01:43 AM

You puritans are so testy.

cameron02 · #16 (**permalink**) 12-06-2004, 07:23 PM

I have spoken to my engineer about the 3 year extension. He knows nothing about it. He said get it in writting from Vic Roads.

I rang Vic Roads. The person I spoke to said I had another 3 years and that the original time likit was for Car building companies only not for individually constructed vehicles. I said "can you put that in writting for me" He declined.

I have emailed and written a letter to Eric Howard (GM of Vic Roads) asking for clarification.

Whilst I am waiting for a reply. Does anybody out there have it in writting from Vic Roads? If so then please tell me how you did it because my cars still not ready and I'm getting scared

cobbindale · #17 (**permalink**) 12-07-2004, 12:56 PM

Hi Cameron

I'd suggest ringing a couple of other approved engineers and see what they have to say. Mine is sending out some forms to sign as we speak which basically has the engine and chassis number on it.
Like your self, I knew nothing of this a couple of weeks ago and it could end up being a costly oversight if not acted on.

Hope you have some luck and let us know the outcome.

Cheers
Dale.

Leeroy · #18 (**permalink**) 12-08-2004, 08:44 PM

Cameron, after recently getting reg. on my cobra I can sympathise with your worries. My engineer said that if you have engaged an engineer from the time you have purchased the major items (engine/chassis/body) this will qualify the beginning of your start date then giving you the 3yr period. He seemed very sure of this and I beleive he is very much up to date on this. Send me a PM and I will give you his details.
Cheers Leeroy