12 Jun 2021, 1:34pm
Plush full leather seats were sourced from a Volvo. Really comfortable and supportive, they needed a little repurposing to fit, but it's a fairly simple process.
New build Scimitar Based Formosa
12 Jun 2021, 2:07pm
They look good in there.
19 Jun 2021, 7:29am
My build is coming to an end, the car has turned out really well. Just a couple of finishing touches now and I can say it's finished ! I've decided I'll put it on the market in the next couple of weeks, I've got a couple of ideas for new projects, a bit different from the norm ! Good time to advertise now being the summer and lockdown free ! I'll get some more photo's up soon.
21 Jun 2021, 8:40pm
A couple more photo's here, still a few more jobs to do but looking good now !
21 Jun 2021, 10:22pm
A couple more photo's here, still a few more jobs to do but looking good now !
Well done, I like it!
22 Jun 2021, 9:31pm
That is flipping gorge...
My compliments
Dave
My compliments
Dave
23 Jun 2021, 8:10pm
What a beauty!
Very well done. Loving a black grill and dash
Regards Kuba
Very well done. Loving a black grill and dash
Regards Kuba
23 Jun 2021, 9:56pm
I'll try and get some good photo's outside in the sun during the next few days.
All legal and ready for the road now. Went to the post office today and sorted out the road tax. Pretty easy, they didn't want any money as they said its a historic vehicle and over 40 years old so no mot required either ! I will take it to the local mot centre in the next week or two for a once over and peace of mind.
All legal and ready for the road now. Went to the post office today and sorted out the road tax. Pretty easy, they didn't want any money as they said its a historic vehicle and over 40 years old so no mot required either ! I will take it to the local mot centre in the next week or two for a once over and peace of mind.
24 Jun 2021, 12:19pm
Lucky@LeMans – Apologies for not posting on this thread before now.
But, yet another great build from you, the car looks great.
Can I ask you a couple of questions about your last post…
Was the car previously on SORN?
If so, did you have to take if off SORN before ‘taxing’ it?
Cheers, Paul.
But, yet another great build from you, the car looks great.
Can I ask you a couple of questions about your last post…
… Went to the post office today and sorted out the road tax. Pretty easy, they didn't want any money as they said it’s a historic vehicle and over 40 years old so no mot required either! ...
Was the car previously on SORN?
If so, did you have to take if off SORN before ‘taxing’ it?
Cheers, Paul.
24 Jun 2021, 3:30pm
The donor was SORN, then the V5 went to DVLA to be updated with the Formosa details.
The post office went on their computer system, entered the details and it was taxed. They sent V5 back to DVLA again to be updated as a " historic vehicle".
SORN ends when you tax the car.
The post office went on their computer system, entered the details and it was taxed. They sent V5 back to DVLA again to be updated as a " historic vehicle".
SORN ends when you tax the car.
24 Jun 2021, 3:50pm
Thanks for the explanation.
I put my Swordfish on SORN before the MOT expired as my work has been bonkers since Covid hit.
Since then, my car has celebrated its 40th birthday, so I think a trip to the Post Office is in order.
Cheers, Paul.
PS
Looking forward to seeing the car outside.
I put my Swordfish on SORN before the MOT expired as my work has been bonkers since Covid hit.
Since then, my car has celebrated its 40th birthday, so I think a trip to the Post Office is in order.
Cheers, Paul.
PS
Looking forward to seeing the car outside.
27 Jun 2021, 7:28am
Looks very nice Paul ... well done . I too will look forward to seeing your ‘official’ photos ...
27 Jun 2021, 9:12am
Waiting on a couple of parts at the moment ! The Otter switch in the radiator decided to start leaking and popped out, lol. Apparently a common problem on older Scimitars as the seal becomes hard and there isn't anything to stop it coming out.
My photographic skills aren't the best but it will look better in the sun rather than my cramped garage !
There are a few shows coming up in my area, I've booked to go to the Classic Nostalgia event at Shelsley Walsh on Sunday 18th July. Looking forward to getting out and about in the car, seems to have been a long time coming !
My photographic skills aren't the best but it will look better in the sun rather than my cramped garage !
There are a few shows coming up in my area, I've booked to go to the Classic Nostalgia event at Shelsley Walsh on Sunday 18th July. Looking forward to getting out and about in the car, seems to have been a long time coming !
28 Jun 2021, 2:50pm
Ditto
Me too, and it certainly does seem an age! Can't wait for the early morning blat up the A38 in the Monaco. Fingers crossed for good weather!
Regards, Mick
I've booked to go to the Classic Nostalgia event at Shelsley Walsh on Sunday 18th July.
Me too, and it certainly does seem an age! Can't wait for the early morning blat up the A38 in the Monaco. Fingers crossed for good weather!
Regards, Mick
1 Jul 2021, 10:29pm
The new Otter switch, seal and clip are now in place and leak free ! The fuel and temp gauges are now working correctly after checking and refitting the wires on the back of each, lol ! My new wood rimmed steering wheel is now fitted, really finishes off the interior. Very happy with the final look, fit and finish !
11 Jul 2021, 4:40pm
Here are a couple of photos from today. I've booked the car in for a full mop and polish at the local body shop ahead of next weekends big event at Shelsley Walsh, I'm going on the Sunday !
11 Jul 2021, 6:40pm
very well done!
12 Jul 2021, 10:00am
that looks ace, well done
12 Jul 2021, 10:24am
The car is up for sale.
If anyone is interested please send a pm.
If anyone is interested please send a pm.
12 Jul 2021, 3:27pm
Tax exempt
That’s interesting, I’d have thought registering a rebody would invalidate tax exemption? Mines a 63 Vitesse based build that’ll come together over this winter, it’s on SORN and still registered as a Triumph.
The donor was SORN, then the V5 went to DVLA to be updated with the Formosa details.
The post office went on their computer system, entered the details and it was taxed. They sent V5 back to DVLA again to be updated as a " historic vehicle".
SORN ends when you tax the car.
The post office went on their computer system, entered the details and it was taxed. They sent V5 back to DVLA again to be updated as a " historic vehicle".
SORN ends when you tax the car.
That’s interesting, I’d have thought registering a rebody would invalidate tax exemption? Mines a 63 Vitesse based build that’ll come together over this winter, it’s on SORN and still registered as a Triumph.
12 Jul 2021, 3:57pm
... next weekends big event at Shelsley Walsh, I'm going on the Sunday !
If you fit black and white/silver plates you can pose on the front row 
.
Regards, Mick
12 Jul 2021, 4:17pm
That’s interesting, I’d have thought registering a rebody would invalidate tax exemption? Mines a 63 Vitesse based build that’ll come together over this winter, it’s on SORN and still registered as a Triumph.
It's the chassis that counts and that it remains unmodified. That's also the reason you don't need an IVA test. The DVLA regs identify it as the original car, despite the replacement body. Also the year of manufacture remains that of the donor car, not the rebody date, hence the exemptions. That's my understanding anyway, don't quote me !!
12 Jul 2021, 6:27pm
Thanks, I’ll tread carefully, I’ve mixed experiences at best with DVLA!
12 Jul 2021, 7:05pm
Make sure you fill in the V627/1 form correctly , provide a receipt for the kit, some before and after photo's , you should be ok !
12 Jul 2021, 9:13pm
i see it’s now for sale
what’s next?
what’s next?