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So, yet another adventure begins. I have quite eclectic taste when it comes to vehicles. Mostly dominated by a love of pickups and vans (light commercial vehicles mainly - LCV's). Realising that I needed something suitable to haul the family around (most LCV's are two seaters), I spotted this...  Well, after watching it for a few days, I finally got permission from SWMBO to place a bid on the day the auction was ending. Well, later that day (15 April 2016) I had committed myself to my first US import as an "early" birthday present. (I say "early", as while the commitment to first came about 2.5 weeks before my birthday, delivery of said present would take months...) That started a whole trail of activity, sorting out payment and arranging shipping of my new acquisition. Following weeks of angst which included tracking a 65,000 ton container ship from Oakland California to Southhampton, yesterday I received these photos from the recovery firm (STH Transport) who I contracted to pick my new baby up from the Southhampton to deliver to my home in Surrey.   More later as I am typing this while waiting for the recovery truck to arrive at my home before I need to leave for work... |
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Last Edit: Dec 31, 2018 9:24:36 GMT by craigrk
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Hey Craig !!!
What great news !!
I suspect you did not sleep a lot.
I nearly (I mean very nearly) bought a 1948 Fleetline about 25 years ago in Johannesburg.
Looking forward to hearing more and seeing what other eclectic taste items you own or have owned.
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I really love those GM Fastbacks!
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username.  ) |
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qwerty
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Fantastic looking thing.
Can't wait to see more pictures.
Tom
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Great looking car. That's a brave move buying such an old car from abroad. Are parts easy to find?
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qwerty
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40's American cars ceetainly had some style!
Tom
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Jun 21, 2016 11:55:12 GMT
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these are so cool, I'd love that
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Jun 21, 2016 12:33:14 GMT
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Love it. Fixed it a bit for you   *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jun 21, 2016 12:52:02 GMT
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That is sub zero cool. It does mean you can only dress in a pinstripe suit, trilby hat and carry a tommy gun around with you at all times though.
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Jun 21, 2016 14:06:40 GMT
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Very nice. Are you planning a ground up rebuild or a mechanically sound/decent interior but the rest left untouched build?
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Jun 21, 2016 18:34:45 GMT
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PS. I see the car was in C10 company over there.
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Jun 21, 2016 20:45:14 GMT
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Great looking car. That's a brave move buying such an old car from abroad. Are parts easy to find? HE who dares wins! (Mostly). Most parts, especially mechanical are available in the US. I actually shipped it with a full brake refurb kit as an example. I tend to use my gut on these, and asked the seller questions. He seemed forthright, so I took the gamble and it paid off. The vehicle is fantastic, less rust than my '51 plate Mercedes. Very nice. Are you planning a ground up rebuild or a mechanically sound/decent interior but the rest left untouched build? The latter. My thoughts are to do the following (in order, incomplete list): - Clean the car totally, lots of dust, etc inside
- Get the engine running out of a can to see its condition
- Rebuild the brakes
- Clean and coat underside
- Get the petrol tank cleaned/coated inside
- Get it running properly
- Get interior done totally
- Drive it!!!!!!
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Jun 21, 2016 21:10:22 GMT
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That is all kinds of win, what a great looking car. You sir, shall be bookmarked looking forward to updates as you get started. |
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Jun 21, 2016 21:38:24 GMT
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Love it. Fixed it a bit for you *n You've got the right idea, a bit more extreme than I'm thinking, but yes, it's a bit high. It currently has 16" wheels, so the plan is 15" wheels, same hubcaps, and perhaps two inches of drop via lowering blocks and perhaps a coil out of the front. The aim is about 3" drop in total. Not slammed, but at the height it should be. The picture below is of a similar vehicle in Australia which has wide whites and a 3" drop. 
PS: I have some fender skirts already... |
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Last Edit: Jun 21, 2016 21:40:24 GMT by craigrk
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Jun 21, 2016 22:01:11 GMT
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Love it, you cant beat the excitement/anguish/sleepless nights/panic then relief of waiting for a car to arrive from USA having purchased it off photos. I've done it twice and cant believe they actually arrive when you think of all the peoples involvements it needs to get from door to door.
Looks a great project, hope with stick with the straight 6 if it runs nice.
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59 GMC Apache pickup
68 VW Westfailia Camper
00 2.7 L Porsche Boxster
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qwerty
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Jun 21, 2016 22:16:55 GMT
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Your plans sound perfect. Make sure to keep us up to date.
Tom
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Love it, you cant beat the excitement/anguish/sleepless nights/panic then relief of waiting for a car to arrive from USA having purchased it off photos. I've done it twice and cant believe they actually arrive when you think of all the peoples involvements it needs to get from door to door. Looks a great project, hope with stick with the straight 6 if it runs nice. Hi Uber, Nice to see you on here as well, definitely planning on keeping the 6 in at this time, only time will tell. This is the vehicle that I'm wanting that 15" 6-stud wheel from you for!!!. And yes, the sleepless nights etc are a pain, but all worth it in the end. Next real update probably only on the weekend as I need to go out of town on business tomorrow. |
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Jun 22, 2016 13:30:42 GMT
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What a beautiful car, loads of pics as the work continues, please !
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver.
1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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Jun 22, 2016 15:42:28 GMT
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I'd love to do a pro touring one of these. with wide steels 6 speed and an merc OM606. Just a dream for me though. very jealous of this one
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