I'm importing a custom 1946 Hudson to the UK, landing tomorrow. Brilliant!! Now I have to register it... I have the title stating it's a '46 Hudson, bill of sale the same and the customs papers should be no different. Having checked DVLA's website they say that to register the pickup I need MOT (no problem), above mentioned papers (no problem) a completed V55/5 form and Insurance certificate. What I don't want is to end up on a Q plate. I've got a '46 Hudson body, '84 S-10 rolling chassis, '69 Chrysler 440. Question is does the V55/5 ask if vehicle is modified and would the insurance cover note state if it's modified? Cheers for your help
You just answered your own question! You've got everything they are going to ask for and it will match. The DVLA will want to inspect it. All this is for is to make sure it is what you say it is.
I'm far from an expert as I only registered on car when I was over there. I don't recall anything about mods on the V55/5 and insurance certainly didn't. I've been told they will often want to inspect the car personally. I didn't have to do that, but had to provide rubbings of the engine & chassis numbers. When I sent mine in, I included lots of pics showing the car (mine was pretty much stock at the time, so no major issues). I would guess your biggest concern would be an inspection with a non-original frame - don't know if that would put the points in the wrong column & end up requiring SVA for you. The very best advice I can give is for you to ask this question over on the the UK NSRA website: http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=33 - loads of good lads over there with oodles of experience to point you in the right direction.
I'm a bloddy yank that lived in the UK for around 13 years. I brought my '33 Dodge pick-up over with me and got age related plates just having the proper bill of sale from the states. The DVLA will have to verify the serial numbers on the vehicle, but after that you're home free. They actually came to my place of work to look at it. I did eventually sell the truck over there. I was in the Chester area and all people there were easy to deal with. Brought two Pops back with me, hope the US is as understanding when it comes time to register them over here. Best of luck. mcs2fabrication@yahoo.com
Thanks guys for the advice. I'll ask at the NSRA forum too.If the DVLA does inspect the truck then chances are they'll Q plate it! And it could be a real pain in the ass. I'll keep searching, keep the advice and help coming though it's appreciated
Nifty , like others have said , you've got all the right paperwork so you should be fine . But..... Be prepared to be a little economical with the truth as regards the modifications . Basically , when you take the truck to the local VRO for inspection (Or they come to you) , all they are looking for is that the engine and chassis numbers match whats on your paperwork . However , they have the right to send your vehicle for a further inspection or even an SVA test if they consider it to be not what it says it is . It doesn't take a lot to bluff your way through , but looking at the pic of your Hudson I'd be ready to drop in comments like "Yeah , the pick-up bed is away being painted at the moment" etc if they ask . Just be sure that ALL the numbers match ALL the paperwork that you are submitting . Like I say , if the pen-pusher who is looking at it is unsure , he'll just bump you over for a possible SVA , and you don't want that
Ratty, Just looking through all the crap on the DVLA site and they state that if the vehicle is a personal import or left hand drive etc then it has to be SVA'd and that is definately me. It says personal or commercial import need SVAing that means bloody everything! I'm getting a little concerned now (bugger)
I think your jumping the gun a little here. All the DVLA are concerned with is that it is what your saying it is and as stated above that all the numbers are matching which are they are. Don't post this on the NSRA because all you'll get is aload of hearsay crap. The replys above are the most sensible and correct I've heard in a long time. I've registered two cars recently and will doing a third very soon, I have the registration pack sitting in front of me now. Your going the right way about it.
If thats the case 4ever4 I'll be getting the beers in. Hope to catch up with some of you guys at the rallies. Looking forward to the Hayride again.. this time making my own noise and smoke
nifty,its the newer stuff that has to be sva,im bringing in a 46 ford truck so havant been trough the procedures yet but a mate has just registed a 32 coupe and another a fenderless 34 with no problems..bob
Thats good to know Hersh. So what we are hoping is that I turn up with all the papers and MOT/insurance and I'm good to go. Fingers crossed. Might even get a pat on the back for importing something a little more tasty than a Mazda!
Po, if you have Monday 12th off come on over, thats when shes turning up!! And although the tires are wide they're cheap enough to seriously smoke!!!
Nifty , give me a call if I can help , 07789 378263 , I'll be at the swapmeet on sunday with beer if you're about ;-)
Ratty, hope to see you at the swap & have a beer. ...damn, just remembered, I'm not in the UK anymore!
Thanks Ratty, probably won't make the swap meet although I really need a bench seat and should get myself over to Essex. Cheers for the offer of help I may just give you a bell.
Oh Yeah, I'll be there, with the video camera, just don't let Pete drive it! You can still see the Tyre marks outside the workshop from the Desoto!
All I did with The last vehicle I registered was get a MOT on the chassie number get insurance and take the documents to the DVLA and I got an age related plate. They did not want to see the vehicle and it all went through with no probs.
Dare i say it, but a good source of info mught be a VW site like the samba.com as i know there is probably a much higher volume of these old cars being imported into the uk, lots of early bodies on later pans and i know they dont roll around as q plates...hope this isn't blaspheming
contact stewart and milton,on here as battersea boys,they opperate a company called dream cars,they import old american cars for a living
I'm speaking from experience and you won't have any problems, An Inspection sounds very official but is only a check to verify the chassis number matches the paperwork, Nothing to worry about. I have had over 12 cars inspected and that's all they wanted to know. Steve.
Thanks Kelvin with what you and the others are telling me I feel a lot less anxious. First time jitters is the problem, haha. Come week on monday and I'll be on cloud 9, this'll be my first custom! Can't wait to catch up with you lot throughout the year, I'll be easy to spot... mile wide grin will give it away. Thanks guys
Hey, What about exportin' cars from the UK to the states, say the port of Los Angeles? Can ya post a picture of the Hudson when it lands? Swankey Devils C.C.
I'll post up a few of it as soon as it gets here. This is one of it in New York. Got some work I already want to do, first job is to rework the front fender to flow with the wheel...roof chop...interior
Its an easy straightforward process and you only have to insure the chassis number which sounds strange but most insurance companys know the score the rest of the paperwork you already have , ive done the registering bit in the past............you wont have a Q plate
You would need to find out what your state requirements are, the U.S. doesn't like imports. What sort of cars are you interested in?
I would agree with most of what has been said before. Definately do not post on the NSRA as you will be seriously put off doing anything ever again! A mate of mine has just imported/registered a rodded '32, possibly the same one that Hersham knows of, with no problems. Crucial thing was that the chassis number is intact on the frame and not fiddled with. I'm sure that yours is clearly visible and obviously original ;o) They are more interested in the numbers than in any mods....
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