Deliverance

[Olds]

Thanks guys
Will try to get over to the DVLA tomorrow but family matters may (probably will) get in he way.
Hopefully be able to give MM, the registration number, for the Basingstoke show soon

[trikerpete]

Congratulations young man

[hunter]

Well done Dave.

[fifer]

Congratulations ; there was never any doubt that it would pass
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[Olds]

Thanks. No chance to go to DVLA today but did some more on the new seat.
The leather has been glued to the top surface of the foam. This is not normally done but this seat is sculpted.
The second seat base is made out of 1mm steel. The reason for two bases will become apparent.
Just noticed that It's been eight months since I started posting about the trike under the heading Nearly finished ?
 Finishing has taken longer than I thought

[Olds]

Spent all morning at the DVLA. All paperwork ok but they have decided that despite having the V842 stamped by a garage confirming the vin is stamped correctly, the MSVA certificate from VOSA which you can't get without the vin stamped and a MOT certificate from a different garage, which once again you can't get without the vin stamped, they want trike taken to the office so someone can see if it's got the vin number on it.
ARRRRGH

[spanners]

they will have you walking a tight rope, and jumping through hoops whilst whistling ,dixie, next 

[Dslam]

In my experience this is normal. You should find the inspector is fine and is only ratifying what is on the paperwork to help prevent fraud. Just go with it and all will be well.

[Manky Monkey]

Welcome to my World Dave! As Mr Slam says, just roll with it -it could be a lot worse. One more tiny hurdle & you'll be roadworthy & completely legal!

[Olds]

they will have you walking a tight rope, and jumping through hoops whilst whistling ,dixie, next 

Well I'm in trouble then.
Can't whistle!

In my experience this is normal. You should find the inspector is fine and is only ratifying what is on the paperwork to help prevent fraud. Just go with it and all will be well.

I know. Just can't work out why they made me pay (and go through the hassle) to get a V842 certified to prove that it's been stamped.

Welcome to my World Dave! As Mr Slam says, just roll with it -it could be a lot worse. One more tiny hurdle & you'll be roadworthy & completely legal!

I keep on rolling but am ending up a bit bruised. And a lot lighter in the pocket!
Scottie is once again coming to the rescue, transporting the trike for me. ( www.movinghotrods.co.uk) For which I am very grateful,  I know he's had to rearrange things to do this.

[Manky Monkey]

He is indeed a diamond geezer.
With luck, both Scottie & Old Newbie should be displaying vehicles on our pitch at the Basingstoke Festival of Transport next month.

[Olds]

Yep. If I manage to get it registered in time I'll be there
Done no more on the new seat recently but will get back to it today. Had a bad night so made up the nameplate to go on the tailgate.
The recessed etched area has been filled with a mix of paint and lacquer to try to get a effect similar to the old style enamelled badges. when its fully dried out (it's in the oven at a low heat) I will bevel the edges before final lacquer.

[Manky Monkey]

Is there no end to your talents?!

[trikerpete]

hhmmm you clever old bugger 

[Olds]

 
Got a bit more done on the seat. Three holes drilled through to match existing mount and two M8 bolts welded through the rear holes to attach the springs to. I used calliper mount bolts as these have a large head, low profile and happen to be laying around. The front mount hole has a M8 nut welded on. Also a stiffener was welded down the centre line of the of the steel seat pan.
Apologies for the poor quality welds but all I have left are 3mm rods. None of this will be visible anyway
Next will be the hard bit. Sewing. Not looking forward to this and it might take some time as the leather is 2mm thick and sewing through 4mm of hide is hard on these old hands.