Registering rats and rust in Sydney...

vince4avd Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 1 May 2008, 10:19 pm

#643690

Hi all, just about to get a wonderfully patina'd VW on the road, and while she has been mechanically overhauled, of course looks like complete crap (by choice, of course) with surface rust only (panels and structure are A1).

I have never tried to get new paperwork on such an ugly car, and would like to make the process as painless as possible.

I'm hoping I can get some leads on some sympathetic/reasonable inspection stations that will not have a problem with surface rust.

Many thanks in advance for any clues...at any location in Sydney.

Strange but not a stranger

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 1 May 2008, 11:56 pm

#643707

Have a chat to Damo at Monster Garage Penrith.

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 3 May 2008, 8:18 am

#643885

if it's safe it will pass i have seen many rats go through with no worries but they must be safe and dson't try and pull the wool over there eyes

👍👍😂🙅🥷😬🤓

hewey Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 5 May 2008, 10:11 am

#644233

Make sure things like the wiring and engine bay are as neat as possible.

vince4avd Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 20 May 2008, 8:28 pm

#647017

Thanks for your comments so far.
Maybe I wasn't being explicit enough in my original question. This rat is to be 'blue slipped' after being off the road for a 1/4 century.
It is solid as, engine and brakes all replaced etc, but looks like shite.
We all know the rules (if the car is 'sound' it will be fine), but pissing off an inspection station by telling them how much they don't know their job usually leads to a waste one one's time...and the search for another inspection site.
Any rat owners (or friend's of) that have leads on Sydney inspection sites sympathetic to the 'patina'?
Many thanks in advance.

Strange but not a stranger

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 20 May 2008, 8:42 pm

#647023

squizy wrote:Have a chat to Damo at Monster Garage Penrith.

Like I said...

If you're out that way, give him a bell.

Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 26 Jun 2008, 9:22 pm

#654166

I just got my 58 rat rego'd for a pink slip it is too low and rusty paint. North Western Sydney.

The guy does blue slips too.

Give me a call and I will let you know the details.

Cheers,

David

0434 58 22 64

Cheers,

SlownLow Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Oct 2010 · 5 Apr 2011, 11:00 am

#834172

Thanks all for the Tips..

SlownLow Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Oct 2010 · 5 Apr 2011, 11:07 am

#834173

squizy wrote:Have a chat to Damo at Monster Garage Penrith.

Do you have the details?

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 Apr 2011, 11:12 am

#834174

not any more, old thread mate...

SlownLow Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Oct 2010 · 5 Apr 2011, 1:57 pm

#834194

sorry about that.. anyone got tips?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 5 Apr 2011, 3:11 pm

#834202

its simple it will ether meet the rules or not. if it doesnt dont cry just fix the problem. there is a provision for surface rust so long as its not structural and bubbling.

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