22-07-2021, 03:40 AM
As I recall from the photos of your RP it was a great example of bog artistry. Years ago that sort of "restoration " was quite common. A work colleague was into old cars and used to produce very presentable ones in record time. Here there was a big market for renovated "moderns." Then absurdly severe warrant of fitness requirments came in and we are now at the opposite extreme. If an inspector can identify any sort of bog repair it s generally trouble. The inspectors cannot distinguish what is "structural" . They apply the test as to whether or not it would worsen a crash and so fail everything. Not wearing a jersey or hat can worsen a crash outcome.
The Trade got the severe standards iesatblished largely on the basis that it applied overseas. But having seen TV restoration programmes many UK cars, including in use, are worse than anything here (no salt)
The Trade got the severe standards iesatblished largely on the basis that it applied overseas. But having seen TV restoration programmes many UK cars, including in use, are worse than anything here (no salt)