Author Topic: 16000km journey begins for this one ! (Read 24386 times)

69CVET · « **on:** July 31, 2014, 09:28:23 AM »

Just left from 100kms from New York bound for Sydney ....
Wish me luck !

First move from CT to NJ , then on a enclosed unit for the trip down to LA !

Jethro · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2014, 05:35:45 PM »

Me fingers are crossed Chris

Jethro

69CVET · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:48:48 AM »

Thanks Jethro
I will have everything crossed for next 4 weeks or so ....

Still waiting AUS Approval to be cleared then I will ship from LA

Just hope it arrives un-scathed

bfit · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:48:21 PM »

question for you did you photoshop the wheels.
to look standard in the photo you supplied to get your approval.
I don't know just how pedantic they are at the moment but best not to give them any reason not to say yes

Bift

69CVET · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:54:56 PM »

Hey Bfit

No I just supplied photos to them as is
I was not aware that the rims / wheels could be potentially a issue if they were Standard and been on the Car for past 8 years ...

I have many boxes still to tick but its a process as most of you guys already know quite well.

bfit · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2014, 06:43:02 PM »

Good luck with it chris
Getting the car is half the fun
Bfit

86er · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:10:48 PM »

Nice unit, all the best with the end result

86er · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:11:57 PM »

Question, has the roof line been dropped (shortened) or is that the photo??

69CVET · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2014, 07:13:36 AM »

thanks 86er
Yes been dropped by 2 " - I hope we don't break any windscreens as it could be a issue for a replacement....

Car was featured in Vette Magazine in the USA with a right up " Nip and Tuck " as it also has a 1980 Nose grafted on with the Original Strip Down

I have full collection of the pics will upload them soon.

Car leaves New York tomorrow bound for LA ( its a long 9 day road trip from East Coast to West Coast )

My plates arrived yesterday , Club Membership approved last week , spare keys arrive next week just waiting for the Car ... LOL
Will have to fight the Mrs for the Garage spot to move her 1972 XJ6 Jag ....

Jethro · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2014, 07:39:35 AM »

Yes been dropped by 2 "
Car was featured in Vette Magazine in the USA with a right up " Nip and Tuck " as it also has a 1980 Nose grafted on with the Original Strip Down

Chris,
I just hope that the roof being chopped doesn't become a issue for you when you try getting it fully registered Bro

Jethro

69CVET · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:02:10 AM »

Could be a hurdle Jethro , have been discussing this with Engineers etc...
Loaded up just now ...

Jethro · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:04:57 AM »

Looking Good Chris looking GOOD

rosco · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2014, 11:31:35 AM »

Chris have you got import approval yet on this, just wondering as there is a 62 Impala I am looking at at the moment that has a chop top and would love to bring out but was told it would not get in.

Ross

69CVET · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2014, 11:43:45 AM »

Hey Ross

Will let you know soon hopefully.
Each Car is accessed on individual merit and you need to get the right people involved ( not handle it yourself ) is my recommendation

Imported Cars each have their own hurdles and obstacles
Though my mod is only minor I still have the T-Top and roof installed as normal.

I Still have a long way to go yet ......

Got to love the modifications on some of the 73s

Lefty · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2014, 04:10:03 PM »

Do you think there is any demand out there for someone to be moved to their final resting place in a vette hearse?

69CVET · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2014, 11:12:17 AM »

note sure but arriving in style would also be the go !
check out the Streeeeeetch !!

Lefty · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2014, 02:00:01 PM »

That's cool and most likely the first vette with a back seat
Lefty

69CVET · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2014, 07:19:54 PM »

Just got the import approval to ship to Sydney.
One more hurdle to go from US customs then we can get it on the Sea. !!

Hopefully it will arrive in time for the Bathurst run.

bfit · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2014, 07:28:27 PM »

Good luck favours the brave
Bfit

69CVET · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2014, 07:35:42 PM »

Thanks Bfit
It's a long long process with many twists and turns.

Now located in LA.