Peoples thoughts on Australian Kits

[boxhead]

I can give Enklemanns a thumbs up, I spoke with Andrew today, I am doing my car through them via a second inspector based in Alice Springs, they have been willing to work with this and as they have seen the brand of my car (Classic Revival) numerous times with other people, they have advised me not to worry about getting anything checked until ready to present as a complete car, and then they will do that via the guy out here.

So my body is going back on in the next couple of weeks and time to reassemble.
And a note to other builders out there, I have a VIN number supplied to me by the MVR, they advised there is nothing required from engineer to get a vin?
They used the chassis number as stamped by my supplier as refferance that it is for my actual car, but he said the number is issued to a person until the car is ready, so you may be able to get your vin earlier rather than wait for it after you have done the engineering side, just a thought?

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I can give Enklemanns a thumbs up, I spoke with Andrew today, I am doing my car through them via a second inspector based in Alice Springs, they have been willing to work with this and as they have seen the brand of my car (Classic Revival) numerous times with other people, they have advised me not to worry about getting anything checked until ready to present as a complete car, and then they will do that via the guy out here.

So my body is going back on in the next couple of weeks and time to reassemble.
And a note to other builders out there, I have a VIN number supplied to me by the MVR, they advised there is nothing required from engineer to get a vin?
They used the chassis number as stamped by my supplier as refferance that it is for my actual car, but he said the number is issued to a person until the car is ready, so you may be able to get your vin earlier rather than wait for it after you have done the engineering side, just a thought?

Me too I used Enkelmans and they were great to deal with.

Dave, Regarding the "getting your VIN early" I think that might be a NT MVR thing. I am still waiting on mine from Vic Roads. Although I had the Eng done mid Dec, so with XMAS in between who knows how long it will take. I unsure of whether to try to contact them or not, just incase the "squeaky wheel" gets moved to the bottom of the in tray.

Rgds

Gregg

[Mando]

Hi Gregg, I noticed in your gallery the use of rams on the bonnet hinges. Is this something youve done or is it part of the new kit?

RRegards.

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by Mando

Hi Gregg, I noticed in your gallery the use of rams on the bonnet hinges. Is this something youve done or is it part of the new kit?

RRegards.

Hi Mando, The gas struts are something new that Ian from CR has sourced. You need to make sure you get the ones with the right compression rates etc. I can let you know the brand/specs of mine if you're interested. I am pretty sure they fit the pre 2008 chassis. Nice and easy to fit and a lot less hassle. They were the first thing I fitted to stop the boot and bonnet falling down on me.

Rgds

Gregg

[stephen low]

Wishfull

I too used Bernie at Enkelmans and pestered him by phone and email over a period of time for technical ADR issues. Can highly recommend them and even whilst passing issues in engineering Bernie was still suggesting improvements he though of value.

Would be worth the phone call to him to explain what you are doing and particularly for advice on engine options at present. Obviously he can't crystal ball guess changes down the track but at least some guidance can be got.

And as to VIN's in Victoria, Vicroads stopped issuing them to the punters directly quite some time ago. Only the VASS engineers deal with Vicroads directly now and then liaise with their clients once a VIN is issued. From Vicroad's perspective they have far more control and less slight of hand happening out there. Due process sadly.

Gregg

Give Enkelmans a call it can't hurt and lets them know you are waiting.

They can only follow up and either find out Vicroads is still chugging through the process (not so good) or you have fallen off the list for some reason (very bad) and at least it prods them back into wakefullness!

Cheers

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by stephen low

Wishfull

Gregg

Give Enkelmans a call it can't hurt and lets them know you are waiting.

They can only follow up and either find out Vicroads is still chugging through the process (not so good) or you have fallen off the list for some reason (very bad) and at least it prods them back into wakefullness!

Cheers

Good idea Steve, I'll give Bernie a call to see how things are going.

Rgds

Gregg