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RHD.68.l89:
Make sure you don't get a modified vehicle. The DOI is making it very hard to get import approval for any vehicle that has been modified. And when I say modified I mean wide wheels, custom paint and up. The ASRF is campaining for a reversal of this decision as it affects the hot rodders as well.

gillmoss:
Custom Paint? Seriously? What about restorations? Minor or Major if they fall in like with the original product?

RHD.68.l89:
Yeah I know,this is the information passed to the Chev club in Vic by the ASRF.
Respray/Restoration is completely different to "custom" paint but I can't see the reason why they would refuse importation.
I think the reasoning behind it is something like " Modified vehicles can be unsafe therefore a vehicle that has been modified in any way will be refused"

gtc:
From the Unique Cars website:

CONDITION 1

BODYWORK: Should be free of dents, rust or obvious repairs. Minor stone chips are permissible although major blemishes or mismatched paintwork is not. Bright work must be complete and basically undamaged.

INTERIOR: Seats should be covered in original-pattern material, free of rips or other damage. The floor covering must be complete, clean and correct material. The headlining should be clean and the dash - especially where timber or veneer used - free of cracks or discolouration.

ENGINE BAY: Should be clean with no discolouration due to water, oil or battery leaks. No engine or fuel system leaks. The correct engine or one which was optional to the model should be fitted. Original components are a must if the car is to be upgraded to 'concourse' standard.

UNDERBODY: No dents or damage to the underseal, exhaust system complete and undamaged, no oil leaks from the differential, transmission or shock absorbers. Suspension components should be in good order.

WHEELS/TYRES: Original wheels with correct hubcaps or after-market wheels in keeping with vehicle style and age should be fitted. Tyres need to be correct size and speed rating with at least 50% of original tread depth.

CONDITION 2

BODYWORK: No serious rust or large areas of body filler evident. Minor bubbling in non-structural areas is permissible. Paint should be good-quality but may show evidence of repairs, chips and scratches. Bright work should be generally good, although areas of dulled or scratched chrome are likely.

INTERIOR: Seats may have been recovered but should be in good general condition. If trim is original, areas of wear and broken stitching are likely. Floor-covering should be complete. Carpets and hood lining should preferably be in the original pattern. Cleaning may be required.

ENGINE BAY: Engine should be of original type although original motor is unlikely. No major fluid leaks or discolouration. Cleaning will be required.

UNDERBODY: No serious damage however scrapes and chipping likely. Minor oil leaks are common, exhaust should be complete and free from holes or burning around joints. Suspension components such as king-pins, ball joints and shock absorbers need to be in roadworthy condition.

WHEELS & TYRES: Wheels should be original or legal-size after-market units. Tyres should have legal tread depth.

CONDITION 3

BODYWORK: Moderate rust is inevitable, although chassis firewall and other structural areas should be sound. Minor body damage is common. Paint is likely to be faded with uneven colour. Body filler usually found in panels but unacceptable in structural areas. Bright work should be basically complete and major components like the grille must be fitted. Re-chroming or polishing of most parts will be required.

INTERIOR: Seats need to be structurally sound but will normally need recovering. Floor coverings are likely to be damaged or missing. Door-trims should be fitted but may need replacement. Vinyl dash tops usually cracked or warped.

ENGINE BAY: Engine should run but work will be needed. Engine bay is likely to be dirty and oil-stained. Hoses and fuel lines may need replacement for vehicle to be reliable.

UNDERBODY: Will show signs of neglect and damage (dents, stone damage etc) but should be free of major rust. Chassis/structural members need to be straight. Suspension components and exhaust will usually need replacement.

WHEELS/TYRES: Wheels should be free of major damage, tyres will normally need replacement.

Vehicles which are in genuine 'concourse' condition will be in completely original condition, or the subjects of a total rebuild to the highest standards. In most cases they are better than when new. Some cleaning and replacement of minor components may be required, but anything more than minor blemishes will significantly reduce the car's chances of success. Cars with the potential to achieve the coveted 'Gold' standard, (90% or better), in open concourse judging can cost 50% more than 'Condition One' examples.

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