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What happens to a street rod after inspection?

What happens to a street rod after inspection?

After all of the inspections have been completed and the modification plate attached, the Street Rod becomes a standard vehicle and is to remain in the same configuration as last inspected. This includes track width alteration, retaining engine size and aspiration type.

How much does it cost to change a street rod?

The owner is to pay the full scheduled fee applicable for all three inspection stages. After all of the inspections have been completed and the modification plate attached, the Street Rod becomes a standard vehicle and is to remain in the same configuration as last inspected.

What are the minimum requirements for street rods?

Minimum requirement is that all body and removable parts such as doors, fenders, bonnet, grille, and running boards areattached; and all mechanical components are fitted.

What do you need to know about street rods in Queensland?

It must comply with all Queensland QSRTAC and Queensland ASRF standards and Queensland Dept of Transport regulations. Every possible assistance will be exercised by the QSRTAC to assist rodders in gaining legal Queensland Street Rod registration of these vehicles.

Do you want to build a street rod?

Each person builds or buys a certain type of Street Rod to suit their needs. Make sure you spend time to research exactly what your needs are. It’s a shame to spend time and money on something that is going to sit in the shed and not see the light of day. Once you have determined your requirements, it’s time to weigh up the build or buy scenario.

Do you have to have trim on a street rod?

The car does not have to have trim, glass, paint or run. However it needs to have all components in place, including seats, gauges in the dash, seat belt mounts visible, guards on, all lights etc. fitted. This is a basically a completed car ready to pull down for paint and trim.

Is it bad to build a hot rod without a plan?

We are usually emotionally drawn to cars when it comes to playing hot rods. The problem this creates is that there is often no plan or real direction to the project. A simple comparison would be building a custom home without a set of blueprints. Can you imagine the confusion on the jobsite?

How to join the Australian street rod Federation?

It is also beneficial to become a member of the Australian Street Rod Federation, as the ASRF can then assist you with the application and inspection processes. You can join the ASRF over the phone by calling the ASRF National Head Office (QLD) o 07 5576 2100 during business hours, or via www.asrf.org.au/membership/application/

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Ruth Doyle