🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Nov 19, 2015 11:52:35 GMT
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So after years of tactical and mental warfare hailed by me my old man has decided he is willing to let his bakkie go! It is a 1984 nissan/datsun pick up aka champ aka sunny truck. It has an extensive list of mechanical mods and a few body jobs. My next issue is whether or not it would be a good idea to bring it up here.... yes... its way back in Africa, Zimbabwe to be precise. It will cost circa 1-1.5 k to ship here, excluding import duties etc. So just wondering if I should go with my heart and bring it or go with the head and sell it on there. Any advice or thoughts? Would it be an investment in the long term etc. Never tried the poll feature on here so why the hell not  Oh, some pics.... taken on my last visit. car is up and running now.    |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it  ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Nov 19, 2015 12:16:37 GMT
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fixitup drive it home  |
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mylittletony
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Nov 19, 2015 13:19:27 GMT
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This has got to be a joke of some sort right??
There is only one answer to the question of "I've pestered my dad to part with his cool old modified truck, should I keep it?"
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Nov 19, 2015 13:45:06 GMT
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This has got to be a joke of some sort right?? There is only one answer to the question of "I've pestered my dad to part with his cool old modified truck, should I keep it?" I forgot to mention the other deciding factor..... starts with W and ends with E .... I have to prove to her its a worthwhile investment/outlay. I have added the poll so I can show her that its not just me who thinks its a good idea. |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Nov 19, 2015 17:35:16 GMT
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If it was just a mechanically modified bakkie, I would say sweet, import it. However, going by the photos, that wide arch conversion seems to involve a lot of body filler. Think it would bubble,blister and rot very quickly on this mudbank.....
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randywanger_
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Nov 19, 2015 19:18:47 GMT
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You've got to bring it over, simple. Close the poll and tell the wife it's coming over.
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Nov 19, 2015 19:23:39 GMT
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Does it hold sentimental as well as monetary value to you? If it does get it shipped!
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Ryannn
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Nov 19, 2015 20:39:23 GMT
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DO IT! Where are you going to get another?!
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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There are a couple on ebay going for cray money, in original condition though, circa 7K. that 7k would ship this in and give me 5k to build a beast.
I better get to work then
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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trev87
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Nov 22, 2015 20:52:04 GMT
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Get it shipped over! its cool as hell,
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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Get it shipped over! its cool as hell, Thanks Trev. Does anyone know of any specific forums here in the UK for these or other datsuns of the same vintage? |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Nov 30, 2015 15:05:34 GMT
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Just a thought, if it's your Dad's isn't there a way he can bring it over as a personal vehicle that he has owned in the country of origin and avoid the tax (if that's not to shamefully capitalistic of me to say)?
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madtorana
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Hi mate .these little datto's in aus are in high demand and worth quite abit in ex cond.ive always wanted one of these.i think they are awesome dude,it sux about the mods to body.its okay but here like she is.would sell for around 3-3.5k i reckon.an unmolested one would be around 6-7gs.one worked a tad more we can get rear quarters ,guards bonnet tailgate .just to name a few
as above if it has sentimental value ship her bud
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randywanger_
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Get it shipped over! its cool as hell, Thanks Trev. Does anyone know of any specific forums here in the UK for these or other datsuns of the same vintage? There is the Datsun Club UK and JNC should be on anyones bookmarks if they have a cool car like this. Have you shipped it yet? |
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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No haven`t shipped it yet. If I do it will probably be nearer to june next year. I have had some interest in it back in Zims so it may go if the price is right.
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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And it has now got a new owner......
...........but watch this space...
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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randywanger_
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That's upsetting unless you've a) sold it to someone in the UK and it's being shipped over regardless or b) done a deal with a 510 that you're shipping over.
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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That's upsetting unless you've a) sold it to someone in the UK and it's being shipped over regardless or b) done a deal with a 510 that you're shipping over. unfortunately its staying local in Zimbabwe. At the moment all I can do is window shop due to personal circumstances but watch this space..... |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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randywanger_
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Jan 10, 2016 16:52:13 GMT
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Whats on the cards?
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Jan 10, 2016 19:53:18 GMT
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I'll just leave this and this hanging here... Go on...you know you need to do this!! |
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