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Moved to Australia and brought my car with me, now need to register

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B2drechsler:
Hi,
I newly joined the Corvette Club here in NSW. I Bought my vet 10 years ago in California. It's a 1966 convertible. I moved to Australia in September and finally got my corvette off the boat 10 days ago. In order to get ready for registration, I had a mechanic take a look at the car. He noted 2 issues. The first issue is that the hand break light on the dashboard does not come on when the handbrake is set. This could be as simple as having to change a light bulb or more. Also, the windshield wipers do not work. I never had to use them. It does not rain in California in the summer! :shades: this problem could be as simple as a loose wire or the whole unit has to be switched out. Incidentally, I wanted to install an ignition security lock. Not sure what us available here.

For all these issues, I need a mechanic who knows about electrical issues on a car. I was hoping that someone could recommend such a mechanic/car electrician if possible in or close to Sutherland Shire.

Thank you for any help.
Bernie

bfit:
This sounds like a job for sirfixalot .
Stay tuned
Bfit

Vettech:
Yes Sirfixalot is in "The Shire". The wipers must operate for rego in NSW. And he is pretty handie on electrical. You might like to talk to him re: seat belts. I believe US pattern belts my not comply in NSW, and he specialises in belts/restraints. I recently got a set off him and its amazing how different they are, I should have done it years ago. Wellcome to Oz.

StephenSLR:
You didn't mention if your mechanic does blue slips but you'll need one for registration; you'll need to change the headlights; they have to dip to the left; instead of the right.

For a blue slip inspection you can contact Chris at SMS Bankstown; he may also be able to arrange the headlights. Details below.



Be sure to start a build thread with plenty of pics; I love the mid-years.

 :thumb:

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gtc:

--- Quote from: StephenSLR on December 06, 2015, 06:17:00 PM ---they have to dip to the left; instead of the right; when you hit the high beams.
--- End quote ---

Yep, the low beam has to dip to the left.

Sirfixalot should be able to  sort you out on the electrical issues.

Welcome to Oz. Hope to see you on a Club run.

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