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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #40 on: November 06, 2014, 06:56:45 PM »
Cvet73
Was that your vet on the m5 this evening

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #41 on: November 06, 2014, 08:23:58 PM »
 :hi:lefty did u get your vette back from Detroit customs --if you did were u happy with the work?

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #42 on: November 06, 2014, 08:32:52 PM »
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Was that your vet on the m5 this evening

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Hi Lefty
Yes mate you witnessed its Virgin run on Aussie soil. All registered
Big thanks to Toby and Chris from SMS Performance helping me get it on the road.
Looking forward to a Club Run now. Cheers Chris.

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #43 on: November 06, 2014, 08:45:10 PM »
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Your car looks fantastic.
Very distinguishable from other vets and colour looks great. Can't wait to see it up close

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #44 on: November 06, 2014, 08:52:55 PM »
Yes the 2" roof chop and 80s front nose does make it unique.
Looking forward in swapping war stories soon.
Taking my daughter to her formal tomorrow night. It arrived just in time.  :banana:

I'm sleeping in the garage tonight. Lol  :grin:

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #45 on: November 07, 2014, 08:15:35 AM »
why not bring it down Sunday morning to Penrith there are a few of us meeting up there.

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« Reply #46 on: November 07, 2014, 08:29:10 AM »
HI Ross

What time will you guys be there till ?
I coach a football side ( Pre-Season ) on Sunday mornings until 10.30ish , we can be over there around 11.15am

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« Reply #47 on: November 07, 2014, 09:10:15 AM »
we would have well and truly left by then, out of the place not much later than 10.

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #48 on: November 08, 2014, 06:16:01 AM »
Hi Ross
I will drop in for 15 mins on way to Football training to say Hi.
Should be there with my son around 8ish

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #49 on: November 12, 2014, 08:15:59 AM »
Had a few questions on the mods - here are the Cars side be side in comparison to Standard
We are coming down for the Dec 16th Xmas BBQ - looking forward to the chat and a few  :cheers::bbq: then

@Warren - I will PM you about borrowing that window to get a radius measure
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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #50 on: December 05, 2014, 10:12:34 PM »
Hi Chris,
Nice looking car.

I'm thinking of doing the same thing, from Pennsylvania. Can I ask you some questions like who did you use to get it to the west coast, and how much was that? I was quoted "about USD $1000".
Who did you use to get it to Oz?
I'll be leaving in Sept if the dollar doesn't nose dive.
I too have been waiting 20 years!!
regards,
Andy.

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« Reply #51 on: December 06, 2014, 05:17:50 AM »
Hi Andy
I used a door to door service from east coast
It can cost from $1000 to $1400 depending on who you use.
EDI were fantastic and have a unique loading system.

Check it out on http://www.edicustoms.com.au/international-freight.htm
You can email Nigel who is based in LA tell him I sent you his way.
He can give you a full break up of what it will cost
I am currently also looking to bring a project over , the states are flooded with vettes and go outside the square of ebay and you can pick up some really good deals but you have to do the leg work and be extremely careful......... Buyer beware there are some vultures out there.

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #52 on: December 06, 2014, 07:29:19 AM »
Hi Andy The club has just accquired a new sponsor who does exactly this as well as restos and any spare parts you may require. He is based in Narrenben. Pacific Classics. The owner Warren came to the club meeting last week and let us know all about his business. He imports from east and west coast of USA. He has been in the industry for a long time and is branching into corvettes. Call him on 9970 7911 . or email warren@pacificclassics.com.au


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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #53 on: December 06, 2014, 07:31:32 AM »
That's great news. :) 
Could be great help.

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #54 on: December 08, 2014, 01:43:13 PM »
Thanks Tracy and Chris,
I'll contact him now.

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« Reply #55 on: December 08, 2014, 03:29:16 PM »
Wow, just got a quote for a set of seat belts for NSW compliance. $1000 a pair because they have to be custom made! Tell me it ain't so!

Surely its just a matter of seat belts, head lights and a blue slip???

Anyone?


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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #56 on: December 08, 2014, 03:49:42 PM »
Give Geoff Eaton a ring (All Vehicle Restraints) 0417 473 492.
Now living the dream in God's country!

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #57 on: December 08, 2014, 09:56:08 PM »
Wow, just got a quote for a set of seat belts for NSW compliance. $1000 a pair because they have to be custom made! Tell me it ain't so!

Surely its just a matter of seat belts, head lights and a blue slip???

Anyone?

For the blue slip. Chris from SMS Performance was a great help with my Vette recently. Would highly recommend him to sort your blue slip out.

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Re: 16000km journey begins for this one !
« Reply #58 on: December 15, 2014, 09:31:22 PM »
Thanks mate,

For those looking for a C3 here's a good video to look at.