Mono Constructed vehicles and the A.S.R.F

[jwm]

I found out last night that the Australian Street Rod Federation has now officially recognised modified pre 66 Mono constructed vehicles. They now fall in the same class as pre 66 American full chassis vehicles as a 'Street Custom'. The vote was conducted via phone hook up between the individual state bodies and the vote was 5 in favour and 2 against.

From memory to qualify you need under chassis and under bonnet modifications to your vehicle.

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

I think it is some detailing to engine bay and underbody and a significant wheel change. I am far from being an expert so happy to be corrected 

[john253a]

very interested in the new rules also,
may make sbc legal again

[NES304]

I found out last night that the Australian Street Rod Federation has now officially recognised modified pre 66 Mono constructed vehicles. They now fall in the same class as pre 66 American full chassis vehicles as a 'Street Custom'. The vote was conducted via phone hook up between the individual state bodies and the vote was 5 in favour and 2 against.

From memory to qualify you need under chassis and under bonnet modifications to your vehicle.

Forgive my ignorance but what will that give us being classified as Street Custom?

[jwm]

For people with modified cars it will mean that the ASRF now recognises there vehicle and that they will now be able to enter and participate in ASRF events and that they will be eligible for Street Rod Registration (which is similar to historic rego which is not always available to modified vehicles in some states). Street Rod Registration I believe would mean that they can have their vehicles assessed and passed by the ASRF Scrutineers in each individual state and forgo having to have their vehicles Engineered. It gives them more scope for getting their vehicles on the road with out having to go through some of stringent requirements some states impose upon modified vehicles for full registration.

That would be my understanding of the situation but I'm no expert. Anybody feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[john253a]

from there site

Street Rods and Customs can be registered for full time road use in most States of Australia, so long as the normal registration and third party insurance fees are paid. To become fully registered a vehicle is required to have the necessary paperwork, this includes an Engineers Certificate, Roadworthiness Certificate, transfer and or previous registration papers, weight bridge certificate and comply with the National Street Rod Registration Guidelines. Engine and chassis numbers must be clearly visible.

Most States also now have an ASRF administered Street Rod Registration which is similar to the club registration enjoyed by the restorer type car clubs. Vehicles are restricted to only being driven to and/or from sanctioned events, whilst undertaking repairs, or with express written permission. The fees associated with this form of registration are much less. To obtain Street Rod registration, owners must be a member of the ASRF and have undergone an inspection by the relevant TAC.


here the link to street rod reg requirement and what not
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/street_rod.aspx

haven't read all the rules
but have read 90 days a year driving unrestricted, and up to 460ci (the bit i like)

[jwm]

In NSW I know that after the recent legislation changes the Roads and Maritime Authority have allowed the state branch of the ASRF to appoint their own nominated vehicle inspectors for the Street Rod Registration Scheme. Not sure what the setup is in other states.

Not sure how stringent that inspection would be in NSW as they were one of the two states who opposed mono constructed vehicles being included in the ASRF Guidelines.

[hsv-001]

I would like more information about this subject to . I am a member of the ASRF and have been watching from both camps . I am all for this , but am guessing that Qld was one of the states that was opposing it . I put my FC van on concessional rego [Ipswich muscle Car Club ] a few years ago as it was in storage and I didn't wish to lose the rego . This can be a problem as my 1948 Vauxhall is registered through the ASRF and I find that not all events are covered by both clubs . So have to check to know which vehicle I'm sanctioned for . If its a swap meeting [or its raining ] I prefer the old van as I can throw parts in the back without worry and lock it up and return to shopping . The convertible on the other hand is not so waterproof in heavy rain [ water leaks below fold down windshield ] and I worry about ECU getting wet as it is behind the glovebox . I spent many decades  modifying early holdens and made the mistake of thinking that as the Vauxhall I have was built exclusively by holden the same rules would apply . After contacting Qld Transport I discovered that the ASRF was the only solution  [ or a lot of dollars and submissions ,engineering and testing ] . Commadore V6 is a easier fit in the Bedford chassis of the Vauxhall than any of the early holdens .I know that statement will upset some on this forum but it is true . The Vauxhall Caleche was not built in Aust. until 1949 but as the "L" model was released in pommy land in 1948 it qualifies but the interesting point I want to make is that the front clip of the "L" model was sent to Aust. and bolted to the earlier model bodies furthermore the Aust. bodies were on the early Bedford chassis but in England they used the front half of the Bedford chassis and mono-constructed the rear so this car blurs the rules anyway . As an old car guy I believe that this move can only help preserve our hobby, interest, sport , industry [whatever ] as like with us younger enthusiasts will be able to more easily build and register the cars they grow up with [ my kids think early commadores are vintage cars ].Anyway please keep us all updated , thankyou . Haydn 

[jwm]

Haydn, I'm unable to shed any further light on the subject and it is probably best that you contact your state branch of the ASRF and have a chat to them.

From memory it was NSW and WA that opposed Mono constructed vehicles.