bmgm3
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Sept 3, 2020 12:53:20 GMT
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I've found a 'new' old stock roof skin for my car in the US. The chances of finding another are pretty much zero, so quite keen to buy. Given the size of the thing once put in to some kinda wooden crate, is there any sensible/economic way to ship it back to the UK ?
I remember a guy on YouTube who made car vids talking about a shared container service for importing parts from Japan , is there anything similar from the US ?
Thanks
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Ask on the Hot Rod / customs forums, as a while back i remember reading that some shipping agents / car / parts importers would sell container space for a fee, no idea of pricing though.
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Sept 4, 2020 10:29:32 GMT
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Sept 4, 2020 10:39:00 GMT
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I've found a 'new' old stock roof skin for my car in the US. The chances of finding another are pretty much zero, so quite keen to buy. Given the size of the thing once put in to some kinda wooden crate, is there any sensible/economic way to ship it back to the UK ? I remember a guy on YouTube who made car vids talking about a shared container service for importing parts from Japan , is there anything similar from the US ? Thanks This video is largely about importing a car from USA but does touch on container importing etc and also mentions some US based companies who might be able to help. |
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LowStandards
Club Retro Rides Member
Bigging Up The Sum Sum Man Since '99
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Sept 4, 2020 12:32:02 GMT
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Where are you?
I know a bloke in the Midlands who brings containers over all the time.
You have it sent to his warehouse in the US and he does the rest
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bmgm3
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Sept 5, 2020 17:58:29 GMT
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Thanks all for the suggestions. I'm in Dartford, Kent. Once in the UK, it shouldn't be too hard to collect.
I'm waiting on the seller to get back to me with a quote to ship direct, so will take it from there. He is a friend, so prepared to shop around and do it at cost etc.
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bmgm3
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Bump. I contacted Low Standards and randrhotrodimports.co.uk today as suggested, but if anyone has any other ideas or info, please let me know.
Part is 60x48x6 inches / 45lbs
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Try STS Imports in Essex, we've used them in the past
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Fake patina sucks!
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drdick
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Try STS Imports in Essex, we've used them in the past Another vote for Ron at STS Imports, used him loads of times, never any problems and great value. |
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