The Return of Java Jeep's FrankenJeep

[javajeep]

In the meantime some other work is progressing. The 15 year old Warn 8274 winch rollers cleaned and re-plated

[javajeep]

Eventually this Willys will end up coming back to South Oz when I semi-retire in about 5 or 6 years.

For something like a Willys Jeep would the Jeep be considered a car or truck and what regulations and hoops would have to be jumped through to get it registered in Australia ?

The body and chassis is circa 1946 but the engine swap is from a late 80's BMW.

[cj3b]

Last time I checked, vehicles manufactured before 1989[ish] were controlled by each state or territories transport department regulations.
After that date - vehicles must comply with Federal transport department regulations.

With a 1940's vehicle - and a jeep in particular, you should have a fair amount of leeway.

Best bet would be to hit up South Australia's transport department for proper [reliable] info to keep yourself out of trouble.

[javajeep]

Good idea,

Take a heap of photos and sit down with one of the inspectors and get their opinion on my next trip back to South Oz

[cj3b]

If you can live with your jeep being called a "STREET ROD", this looks promising.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transpo...t-rod-vehicles

[javajeep]

Originally Posted by cj3b

If you can live with your jeep being called a "STREET ROD", this looks promising.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transpo...t-rod-vehicles

It does

Full registration would be preferable but this is a good fall back position

[cj3b]

I just realised that your jeep is LHD, which is another South Australian category it slots into rather neatly!

Jeez, I wish W.A. had elcheapo fee structures like S.A. does.

Actually, I think W.A. has something similar - but I hear it has been tightened up a lot due to some clubbies pushing the limits / bending the rules.