Red Indicators
Discussion
Guys, I'm currently considering importing a 1966 Dodge Polara from the US and am trying to think through all the potential issues. One thing that I just really wouldn't want is to have to ruin the looks by converting over to amber rear indicators. From what I can make out, anything post 1965 (September I think) would need amber ones to pass the MOT, even though the rest of Europe doesn't seem to demand that.
Has anyone here got any experience of this - is it something you can 'get away with' at a sympathetic testing station?
Also, anyone happen to know the the difficulty/cost involved with having a 383ci lump retro-fitted with hardened valve seats so that it can run safely on unleaded?
Has anyone here got any experience of this - is it something you can 'get away with' at a sympathetic testing station?
Also, anyone happen to know the the difficulty/cost involved with having a 383ci lump retro-fitted with hardened valve seats so that it can run safely on unleaded?
john3883 said:
Oh and they have a 3 year warrenty with their work. Also they can achieve what you want I believe.
How is your Camaro doing?
Not good I'm afraid. Got written-off after being involved in an accident a few weeks ago so looking for something to replace it with and ease the pain!How is your Camaro doing?
Thanks Rob & Andy. It looks like it has got back-up lights in the lower part of the rear bumper so I guess the conversion can be done - sounds similar to how it was done on my old '72 Charger.
Ideally, though, I'd just like to stick with the original red indicators - I guess it's a case of finding the 'right' MOT testing station.
By the way, my offer on the car has now been accepted and I'm in the process of arranging the shipping. Also looks like it qualifies for the reduced import charges as an 'historic vehicle', based on what as advisor at HMRC told me (over 30 years old, largely original condition, not intended as a main car etc). That's no Duty and just 5% VAT. I'm awaiting confirmation of that in writing though.
Ideally, though, I'd just like to stick with the original red indicators - I guess it's a case of finding the 'right' MOT testing station.
By the way, my offer on the car has now been accepted and I'm in the process of arranging the shipping. Also looks like it qualifies for the reduced import charges as an 'historic vehicle', based on what as advisor at HMRC told me (over 30 years old, largely original condition, not intended as a main car etc). That's no Duty and just 5% VAT. I'm awaiting confirmation of that in writing though.
I was sceptical myself and that's why I phoned HMRC themselves. I actually got told by two different advisers that it should qualify. They were interested in the age - both said it had to be over 30 years old, but more emphasis was placed on how original the car is. Apparently cars are more likely to qualify for this status now following a successful 2008 appeal ruling.
Your'e right though, I don't want a bill for the difference at a later date, so that's why I've applied for this BTI thing (Binding Tariff Information). Fingers crossed....
Your'e right though, I don't want a bill for the difference at a later date, so that's why I've applied for this BTI thing (Binding Tariff Information). Fingers crossed....
From what I can make out anything 1965 or older can legitimately run with red indicators, so I'd hope that they wouldn't bother pulling anyone in a car clearly of around that age. Shame it's not 1 year older then I wouldn't even be having to think about this.
Didn't think about the seatbelts...The Polara has belts but only lap ones, not 3 point. I have seen 3 point belts available that would fit it and may go for a set....not as bad, in my mind, as messing with the lights....though the idea of making the lighting easily reversible is appealing.
Didn't think about the seatbelts...The Polara has belts but only lap ones, not 3 point. I have seen 3 point belts available that would fit it and may go for a set....not as bad, in my mind, as messing with the lights....though the idea of making the lighting easily reversible is appealing.
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