Marlin restoration for dummies

[CompoSimmonite]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Hi

It would be worth asking DVLA for the history file on the car, used to be £5 and they sent copies of all the paerwork they have. Not sure if this is still available though,
This would give you proof that the details were changed or not.

Dave

Difficult to get now.
You have to be registered owner, have valid reason for requiring the information and provide evidence of your address (utility bill, bank statement etc). I applied and application was rejected as researching history wasn't a satisfactory reason.

Paul H

[DaveTrials]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Hi

It would be worth asking DVLA for the history file on the car, used to be £5 and they sent copies of all the paerwork they have. Not sure if this is still available though,
This would give you proof that the details were changed or not.

Dave

[Slyons]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

I am in Ramsey nr Cambridge. I would love local owner to catch up with and tell me if I am mental or not!

[Slyons]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Hi Ben, the last tax disc is 1995 and I remember being in it as a kid so should be ok

[stevejgreen]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

I live in Ramsey nr Cambridge so if any one close by could offer any guidance then I would welcome it. I have a friend who qualified as a mechanic 20 yrs ago and then immediately downed tools and a chap at my sons Rugby club who says he is a bit of an expert with fibre glass (worked for Lola) so I have some help.

Nearest meet would be at Duddington on the A43/A47 junction. 25 miles from Ramsay. http://www.marlinownersclub.com/foru...=2014-1-12&c=1

[b_caswell]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

HI all, when is the next meeting? would like to come along.
I have enrolled a friend of mine who qualified as a mechanic 20 yrs ago and then ditched his spanners two yrs later. But we are keen.
I am trying to get the V5 now. My Aunt if filing the paperwork which is very kind.
It says Triumph on the tax disc, is this bad?
Ordering up some parts to see if I can get it running, starter motor, battery, alternator etc.
it is twin carb but they need some work, parts are missing on the right hand side reservoir. Need to figure out how to get those parts only. New carbs would be expensive.
Chasis number: FC64833
Engine number: FC65338HE
Registration is/was: CSY 98C
not sure what size the engine is or how old the engine/donor car is.
Lot of questions here but any help is appreciated.

Regards

Stephen

Hi Stephen, Regards local meets where about are you?........ click on calendar for some info. Or perhaps a local owner can catch up with you.

[cdow]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

I think it is only fair to Stephen to let him know that there are (Marlins ) and other kitcars being used on the donor ID..

My V5 says Morris Marina Sports, never had a problem.

[danny_nelson]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

I think it is only fair to Stephen to let him know that there are (Marlins ) and other kitcars being used on the donor ID. more so the early cars. In the early days not every builder done things to the letter, and were quite happy to leave the car as Triumph or whatever. The chances of ending up with a Q plate had an effect as well. Some sent the then log book up and entered changes like (Sports) or (convertible) or whatever. Sometimes DVLA changed the details sometimes they did not. Some years back there was a period of grace given to declare these to DVLA and seek to get the kitcar name on the V5. There is no question , today the car should be properly described on the V5 , but there are many which are not. Eventually these cars may have problems come MOT time , or whatever. but this is up to the individual owners to do as they see fit. On a brighter note there have been cases during the past year where the DVLA have changed the V5 to show the kitcar name, when supplied with supporting documentation to show the car was completed and used before 1997 ( As Ben has advised) So careful consideration, total cost, etc before final decision. More good news , if you do decide to go ahead you have Ben who knows his Triumphs and then a bit , and at least one member rebuilding a Triumph based car at present, so plenty of support. Good luck.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

From DVLA records below this vehicle was last taxed in july 1996.

The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for CSY 98C are:
Date of Liability 01 07 1997
Date of First Registration 24 09 1965
Year of Manufacture 1965
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1147cc
CO₂ Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

So it is registered as the original Donor vehicle from 1965.

Before you start spending serious amounts of cash, you need to establish if the DVLA will allow you to tax the vehicle, without an IVA so presenting them with as much documentation as possible, as said before, will be the key.

But from the looks of things, what you have inherited is a money pit. If the engine is seized, a full rebuild will cost in excess of £500 and then there is the chassis, suspension, steering, clutch, gearbox, transmission, electrics etc.
i will be buying shares in Rimmer Brothers and other Triumph specialists if you decide to go ahead.

[b_caswell]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Yes Mk2 Spitfire FC 50001-88912. Refer to post 7 for drawing of where the kit number is punched into the bulkhead. If you find the kit/chassis number it can be cross referenced to find the date of kit purchase............. But it will still not prove when the Marlin was completed and first put on the road.............. If the V5 still shows it as a Spitfire it is possible the car has never been presented................. You will need as much history and pictures old MoT etc as you can gather to prove the kit was on the road prior to 1997 when SVA(now IVA) was introduced.

[CompoSimmonite]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Quick HPi check on reg comes up as red MK2 Spitfire.

Paul H

[stevejgreen]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

FC engine number suggests a Triumph Spitfire mk1 or mk2 Donor
the chassis number you quoue is not a Marlin number but may refer to the donor vehicle.
others will be along soon with better information, I'm a Marina man.....

[Slyons]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

HI all, when is the next meeting? would like to come along.
I have enrolled a friend of mine who qualified as a mechanic 20 yrs ago and then ditched his spanners two yrs later. But we are keen.
I am trying to get the V5 now. My Aunt if filing the paperwork which is very kind.
It says Triumph on the tax disc, is this bad?
Ordering up some parts to see if I can get it running, starter motor, battery, alternator etc.
it is twin carb but they need some work, parts are missing on the right hand side reservoir. Need to figure out how to get those parts only. New carbs would be expensive.
Chasis number: FC64833
Engine number: FC65338HE
Registration is/was: CSY 98C
not sure what size the engine is or how old the engine/donor car is.
Lot of questions here but any help is appreciated.

Regards

Stephen

[Alan c]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

If it was registered before the registration number should be on the tax disc you have for it (if its genuine for that car that is and not a guiness label)

[listerjp2]

Re: Marlin restoration for dummies

Hi I have just noticed you say 'The last time it turned over was 1995 if I go by the tax disc' This could mean that the car was registered before, lets hope, as this could mean that you wouldn't have to put the car through an IVA.