Getting a rod registered in Vic

Fat Boy · 2011-11-13T10:12:17+00:00

Hey all, I'm in the process of rodding up a dub as some of would have seen in this forum. I'm more of a cut first, ask questions later sort of guy. But I would like to hear from other volksrodders about any issues they had or are having with road or rod reg. I decided on a 4" chop because it sits well without distorting the awesome shape the vw's already have, plus I've read on hear that a 4" chop would still be legal. In saying that the car was always going to receive a 4" chop, anything less than that, is not even worth the effort. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Regards Fatty

DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 8 Feb 2012, 11:57 am

#885818

DubbyFan wrote:Would imagine you may have considered this already? How about throwing her on a late model pan putting guards on her and running her as a chopped Beetle. Nice wheels narrowed beam, low down in the weeds, the thing would look way cool just like that!

Would imagine you would get past all the rego hassles a lot
easier that way as well!

Here you go Fatboy just do this your chopped bug and you have a way cool ride I reckon.........

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=95236

Fat Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

132 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 23 Apr 2012, 8:35 pm

#898301

Thanks to Ran5,

I have been in touch with Bonneville and everything is going very well.

He would like to see the dub after the grinding is done and before paint. Other than that, as long as I don't do anything too radical then a certificate won't be too much of an issue.

Regards
Fatty

born again bugger

Fat Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

132 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 12 Jan 2013, 5:25 pm

#938994

We had our 1st inspection with the engineer. All is good and it looks like we are well on our way to full rego.

Sorry if I always speak as if there are more than one person involved in the chop, but the bug and I have become quite close as you could imagine lol.

The only other person I have spent more time on is the wife lol. I suppose any bloke wouldnt complain about grinding the missus for 2 whole days..........I just cracked myself up.😂

I am looking for a name for the bug, I'm thinking a good strong German female name any help would be appreciated.

P.S the engineer I have used is Jean Bonniville if any one needs this information just ask. It's that simple.

Regards

The Fat One

born again bugger

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 12 Jan 2013, 7:49 pm

#939007

JC Bonneville did the Helbus VASS. He does like seeing quality work and is reasonable. If you can play within the rules, you can do anything you want.

EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 13 Jan 2013, 6:10 am

#939039

Have enjoyed this chop/build any chance of some pic's of the completed car, Fatboy,,,,,,,,Please!

Fat Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

132 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 13 Jan 2013, 6:03 pm

#939091

It was Ran 5 that pointed me in the direction of Jean.

I havent been on here for a while, I have seen that Ran sold the Helbus? Is this correct?

I have managed to get this far with the help of you guy's. I know I can be a little pushy but I mean well😉.

As for pic's of the finished product, we have alot of hard yards between now and then.

Any progress on the dub will be posted as I go. So stay tuned.

Regards
Fatty

born again bugger