Ratchet
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The user formerly known as Thomas
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Not sure if this in the right forum, apologies if its not
So have bought a truck from the USA, its currently en route to UK (or will be shortly) it needs a few smaller panels etc, which are unheard of over here, i have found some of the parts i need in the USA, and I am currently working out prices etc with the seller, but need to sort out shipping.
now for smaller parts this wouldn't be a issue, as have numerous options, but as the parts are larger (header tank, grill, air filter housing, and some other bits) i will need to find a courier of some sort that can handle larger parts.
Has anyone shipped stuff like this from the US before? or has any pointers on how to do it or companies/individuals that are likely to be able to help
*obv the ideal situation would be the seller works it out then bills me, but I'm not sure he's interested in doing that, and i don't entirely blame them, they seem happy enough to package stuff up though.
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Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization.
1971 vw beetle 1200
1978 international loadstar 1700 4x4
1987 landrover 110
1994 Yamaha FZR600r
2010 honda CBF100GT
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Hi, A member on the Mig welding forum runs a pallet courier business, So try him. www.speedshift.co.uk/ Colin |
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mrbig
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Any chance you could find someone else shipping a car over and get the panels put inside? Probably the best way to ensure they are undamaged.
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mylittletony
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there are a few people active on American car groups on facebook who bring containers over regularly. I've used one in particular wiht good success, mainly because he's local to me so I don't have to sort out shipping this side too.
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Any chance you could find someone else shipping a car over and get the panels put inside? Probably the best way to ensure they are stolen. Fixed that for you... My personal experience is that anything which looks like it may be of value can disappear that way unless its someone you actually know and trust handling 100% of the process. And your stuff is uninsured when someone steals it. |
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there are a few people active on American car groups on facebook who bring containers over regularly. I've used one in particular wiht good success, mainly because he's local to me so I don't have to sort out shipping this side too. Theres a few folk who do this and its about the only reliable way to do so. I can recommend Dave Mawer but I hear good things about Viscount Vince and Russ Pepper. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Give these guys a call: www.topspeedautomotive.com/Really easy to deal with and have helped me and mates out in the past. Truck looks mega by the way!!! |
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Ratchet
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The user formerly known as Thomas
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This is a good shout, will have a search round fb (I'm not a fan of it but it has its uses....) guy I'm buying the parts from is sorting out boxes/crates so can get an idea on sizes and weights
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Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization.
1971 vw beetle 1200
1978 international loadstar 1700 4x4
1987 landrover 110
1994 Yamaha FZR600r
2010 honda CBF100GT
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I used Viscount Vince, would recommend. Good bloke, will be using again
He even picked up the stuff from my mates place in Texas personally and then i collected from his yard when arrived here
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1973 MK1 2600 Capri - Located in Texas
1976 3.0S Capri - X-Pack long term Project
1978 2.0S Capri
1984 Transit County MK2 4x4 LWB 2.5DI
1985 2.8i Special Capri (v8 5.0L)
1986 2.8i Special Capri
1987 280 Turbo Technics Capri
1993 1.8TD P100 - Beater, parts collector
2008 BMW 320i Touring - Daily
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