Australia - PT Cruiser conversion

G'day goingbush,

I can only speak about NSW rules so maybe different in VIC? Mine is a 93/94 Suzuki Swift. Steel angle battery bays at both ends of the car, welded in place, means it no longer has a crumple zone (slight, but only slight, exaggeration!)

We had an electrical engineer certify the wiring/safety aspects and then looked up the list of motor vehicle engineers published by the NSW roads authority. The nearest engineer looked at the car and required a few very minor changes and once completed he certified the car. When the "blue slip" mechanic saw the two certifications we had, he gave me the "blue slip" immediately.

After all that, getting the "pink slip" safety check was a breeze.

I would be surprised if VIC doesn't have a list of approved engineers authorised to approve modifications, both mechanical and electrical, to all vehicles?

Cheers
Paul

I am familiar with your problem! You are probably going to have to purchase your motor, charger and batteries from overseas anyway or from an Aust importer of overseas components.

Zero Emission Vehicles Aust (ZEVA) make a very good range of controllers and there are a number of Battery Management System manufacturers in Aust.

Unfortunately overseas manufacturers are sometimes no better at good service than Aust manufacturers. I have been waiting for 6 weeks to receive delivery of two chargers from China. I was originally promised 12 days delivery.

Good luck,
Paul