Application to Build

The initial application to build was completed and sent to my engineer to lodge for me.

Application for CONSTRUCTION of an I.C. Vehicle:

Dear Sir / Madam
On behalf of the owner I am submitting the well-known vehicle design for initial approval.
Owner: Mr Leslie Canfield
Address:
Make / Model: ‘LOCOST’ CLUBMAN SPORTS CAR
Age: Build Date
Surrog. VIN: TBA
Engine Type: 2000cc or 2300cc ford or Mazda.
Engine Number: TBA
Transition Type: Toyota Supra 5 speed or Mazda MX5 5 or 6 speed
Body Kit: Steel tubing space frame from "Kleen Kote" from Smorgon Steel Blue painted RHS C350 P LO Purple End to AS 1163
Rear Track: Standard Nissan Pintara 1990 R31 Width
Overall Body Width: TBA
Wheel Base: TBA
The kerb mass of the vehicle will be approximately 650kg.

Nature of Construction:
The above motor car is constructed using a steel tubing space frame with fabricated suspension arms manufactured by the owner.
The vehicle is hand clad in sheet aluminium of fibreglass panels (mudguards, etc) from ‘White Pointer Fibreglass P/L’.
The engine, transmission, rear axle and front suspension will be mounted in accordance with the Engineer’s instructions.
It is driven by the rear wheels through a solid rear axle (1990 Nissan Pintara R31).
The front wheels are sprung by ‘coil over shocker’ units from a typical motorcycle.
Wheels are yet to be determined however 15" TRX aluminium Mags or similar will be used with appropriate rated low profile tyres.
Both rear mudguards are Fibreglass attached to the body and fully cover the wheels.
Braking is via a single foot operated pedal non-boosted dual circuit master cylinder with split reservoir and brake fail warning devices on each reservoir. Front and Rear disks and callipers are from 1990 Nissan Pintara R31.
An automotive hand brake leaver is installed from the 1990 Pintara R31 to activate the standard rear axle braking system.
The drivers and passenger’s seats are mounted to the floor through welded ferrules. Both seats have retractable lap sash seat belts or 4-point harnesses.

Compliance:
The following 3^rd edition ADR’s for a category MA vehicle will be checked for compliance:

ADR 1/00 Reversing Light
ADR 3/02 Seat anchorages
ADR 4/03 Seat belts
ADR 5/04 Seat belt anchorages
ADR 6/00 Turning Indicators
ADR 8/01 Safety Glazing
ADR 7/00 Hydraulic brake hoses – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 10/01 Steering Column
ADR 11/00 Internal sun visors
ADR 12/00 Glare reduction in field of view – deleted 1/1/05
ADR 13/00 Lighting
ADR 14/02 Rear vision mirrors
ADR 15/01 Demist windscreen – not applicable as no upper body – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 16/01 Windscreen washer – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 18/02 Instrumentation – speedometer/odometer etc. (automotive types)
ADR 20/00 Safety rims – J rated – deleted 1/1/05
ADR 21/00 Instrument Panel Kmh, Kms, turn indicators, high beam ind, etc.
ADR 22/00 Head Restraints
ADR 23/00 Passenger Car Tyres
ADR 24/02 Tyre and Rim selection – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 25/02 Anti-theft lock
ADR 28/01 External motor vehicle noise
ADR 29/00 Side door strength
ADR 31/00 Hydraulic Brakes Passenger Car
ADR 37/01 Emissions control – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 39/00 Motor Noise – repealed 1/1/05
ADR 41/00 Mandatory Unleaded Fuel operation
ADR 43/04 Vehicle configuration and dimensions
ADR 46/00 Headlight
ADR 47/00 Reflectors
ADR 48/00 Rear registration Illuminating device -
ADR 49/00 Position Lamps – not applicable to this vehicle
ADR 50/00 Front Fog Lamps – not applicable to this vehicle
ADR 51/00 Filament Globes-
ADR 53/00 Lighting
ADR 60/00 Centre High Mounted Stop Light
ADR 61/02 Vehicle marking – VIN and engine number.
ADR 62/01 Mechanical Connection between vehicles – not applicable
ADR 67/00 Lighting
ADR 69/00 Full frontal Impact Protection – not applicable except for ‘Warning Label’
ADR 70/00 Exhaust emission control for diesel engine – not applicable – deleted 1/1/05
ADR 71/00 Temporary Use Spare Tyre – not applicable – deleted 1/1/05
ADR 72/00 Dynamic Side Impact Protection – not applicable Except for ‘Warning Label’
ADR 73/00 Offset Frontal Impact Protection – not applicable Except for ‘Warning Label’
ADR 79/00 Emission Control for Light Vehicles – not applicable 5 years relaxation
ADR 81/01 Fuel Consumption Labelling for Light Vehicles
ADR 82/00 Engine Immobilisers – if fitted
ADR 83/00 Exhaust Noise.