mark powell

I'm not sure if it will be the Type 1 (basic) inspection, or the Type 2 (advanced). Either way, they are coming to me on Wednesday.

The Heep today passed it's MOT with one advisory for a slightly worn tire... Insurance from Peter James, Historic Tax obtained. There's loads of tweaking to do, including:- sorting out the roll bar set up, a towing socket, footwell trims, painting and fitting a recently purchased drivers door, the list goes on, but we are mobile! The only fly in the ointment is a pending basic inspection for the DVLA. by the SGS. I'm not anticipating any problems, but we'll see.

Don't think so, starter motor in different position. But what do I know?.....

A length of string or wire... img20180808_10055151.pdf

Would it be legal to fix individual silver/white letters onto a black mesh backing? Obviously not helpful for those with reflective plate requirements... I'm now thinking of doing this to the 'Heep'. The mesh is steel, from Wickes. There is a standard number plate fitted at the moment.

Spotted leaving Eastbourne through Polegate, an early Spitfire, Green with pre A reg 8** RRT.

I don't think you would have a problem regarding modifications. At the end of the day, the chassis is unaltered and I expect all the running gear would be retained. I am waiting on DVLA agreeing to a change to two seat pick-up. They have already changed the colour from blue to red and the engine from 1296 to 1493 cc. I supplied photo evidence of the body change, so we shall see. (Hopefully next week, as I am entered in my local transport festival at the end of the month. Hellingly, East Sussex.) I have still to complete a roll bar set up to my satisfaction and I have a steel roof that will be chopped to make the 'targa top' suggested in the original idea.

Started from this... I seem to recall Heralds being two a penny back in the day. The donor for my Midge was £50 in 1984. The Estate that this started life as was £250 in 2002. (basket case)

I used to live up that way Paul, village called Brettenham. Used to drive my mums 1200 estate into Bury back in the 60's.

After several years agreeable banter on that other forum, I am jumping ship and returning here. 'The Heep', to those who have never ventured beyond these pages is coming to fruition. What was a terminally rusted 13/60 estate is now a shorty pick-up, with inspiration from a 1973 copy of Custom Car. It has taken two and a half years from stripping the original down to it's last nut and bolt, to the situation where I am now waiting for a correct registration document. Once it is on the road, I can then pick up my Midge from storage and set about a complete rebuild... (Built in 1985/6, sold about 7 years ago and re-purchased last year, still unused..)