Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 4, 2023 8:41:45 GMT 1
French registered? How do you manage with that little hurdle? With so many cars and models of cars that are manufactured by the big companies that are impossible to get French registration I don't see how a self-build or home modified car has much chance.
If there is some legal loophole please let us know.
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curtis
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Post by curtis on Aug 4, 2023 9:56:37 GMT 1
I guess if the carte grise remains unchanged then there is no hurdle.  |
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Post by dylan on Aug 4, 2023 10:15:46 GMT 1
OK until an accident though.
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 4, 2023 18:15:29 GMT 1
Statistically not all that many of us regularly get into accidents so that wouldn't be my worry.
I have watched many French C.T. tests and the first thing they do is check the VIN number with the data base to connect the dots. The emissions and brake tests are done against a set of values established by the manufacturer and I assume adjusted for the age of the car. So if my Peugeot 406 turns up for a test with a V8 I think questions will be asked.
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Post by curtis on Aug 4, 2023 18:45:29 GMT 1
One car in question is a Fiat Abarth 850TC 1966. It is a very good replica. The base is as was the case in the 60s a Fiat 600. But the radiator is at the front and incorporated into the extended bodywork. Wings are bigger, the engine is different and has a single Weber 40 DCOE, disc brakes all round and the front suspension nothing like the original and made to measure.The rear engine cover has supports so that it stays open all the time in a horizontal position.
Before I bought the car I showed my CT man photographs of all the important changes. His reply was; all I am concerned with is that whatever is fitted works correctly according to the test standards.
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 4, 2023 19:03:56 GMT 1
A man with principles, rather than a by-the-books automaton. And the car is of an age (classic).
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Post by curtis on Aug 5, 2023 8:21:40 GMT 1
He has retired now and a younger chap has bought it. He, however, is into older cars and competitive rallyes. So, no problem at the moment. When he CT'd the Abarth he was interested in the car as well as the CT.
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Post by robertarthur on Aug 5, 2023 13:07:13 GMT 1
A simple question: how are they going to electrify these and other even more impressive engines in agriculture and construction? Many of them - summertime - working almost 24/7. No time to charge. Are we going to import food, so we can wash our national hands in green innocense? |
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Post by lapourtaider on Aug 5, 2023 13:42:41 GMT 1
I need to repair/replace the engine in my camping car (low compression, big smoke). I enquired with my garagiste if I could replace with one of the bigger engines of the class. NON C'EST INTERDIT was the firm reply.
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curtis
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Post by curtis on Aug 5, 2023 14:41:48 GMT 1
Is this a more modern camper ?
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Post by lapourtaider on Aug 5, 2023 15:00:10 GMT 1
No, she'll be 24 in December 🤣
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Post by jeliecrack on Aug 5, 2023 15:04:23 GMT 1
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Post by curtis on Aug 5, 2023 19:04:14 GMT 1
No, she'll be 24 in December 🤣 Ah modern ! |
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 5, 2023 20:08:08 GMT 1
My last camper van would be 45 this year. Sadly it wouldn't have a chance of survival in the damp Brittany climate.
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