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Originally Posted by PTL
...Once you've passed (or not been required to take) the IVA then you can modify away to your heart's content. This seems to be a regular thing with some kitcars. Build it with minimal electrics and no windscreen, get it through IVA and then add period switches etc that wouldn't pass IVA when you complete the car after its been tested...
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Sorry (again), but please don't confuse changing minor things after an IVA with major modifications.
Yes, many people change their mirrors & switches, plus add spinners to their wheels, etc.
But none of their items form part of the car's identity in the eyes of the DVLA.
Whereas, the chassis is considered to be at the very heart of your registration number.
Note: The body shell isn't, which is why you can do the rebody in the first place.
Clearly, you can choose to chop, channel, "Z', etc. your chassis after a rebody, but them you have a radically altered car, which needs to be declared (& IVA tested) to be legal.
Yes, people make these chassis changes all the time, but it doesn't mean they are obeying the law.
Obviously you can do what you want, but I thought I'd better make it clear, having already responded to this thread.
Good luck, Paul.
