Importing engines=Hard?

aintgotitmusthaveit Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 19 Jun 2006, 12:33 am

#502139

In the search of bolt in do nothing HP I have been looking O/S.

Does the HP rating sound reasopnable for something with a pict 34?
What sort of import duties would I be expected to pay?
Can anyone recommend a engine builder/seller in Victoria?

bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jun 2006, 1:12 am

#502145

import a 1916 from coffs harbour. no import duties.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jun 2006, 10:56 am

#502195

Ring Peter Richards 0265 650067

or

Stan Pobjoy 0266 543694

for the best in HOT engines in Australia...

Both are located on the North Coast of NSW...

Lee

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HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 19 Jun 2006, 6:24 pm

#502369

A friend of mine just got the bill for importing a motor from the US and even though he got a quote the price that they tried to get out of him is about 3 times what they quoted him. Of course they are arguing their case so at the moment I think its still in dispute. Think the company was something like Bax Global?

So yeah be careful, I'm sure they are reputable people out there but how do you know? See if the seller has any normal freight methods they use, which they might if the seller is a reasonable size company.

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aintgotitmusthaveit Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 20 Jun 2006, 10:30 am

#502645

THanks for you advice guys, will keep you posted if I end up buyoing one from OS!

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5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 20 Jun 2006, 10:56 am

#502657

Stan is good, also try.............

http://www.bendurie.com.au/

sling Ben an email, he will get back to you.

Nevada51 Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 20 Jun 2006, 12:45 pm

#502697

I met with Steve from Serrano's in CA about two months ago - he has shipped engines OS in the past, and seems like a good operator. Have a look on thesamba for his contact details and examples of the engines he has available. He will quote a freight price, and then I think you'd be up for GST plus any customs charges which I don't think would be too significant - ring Customs to find out what you'd be up for.

aintgotitmusthaveit Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 21 Jun 2006, 10:47 am

#503117

Ok, Got it clarified.
I will generally only have to pay 3% duty on a second hand engine. If on the import papers if it is identfied as a vintage replacement engine I will have to pay no duty at all!

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 21 Jun 2006, 10:53 am

#503119

its a long way for warranty if something goes wrong

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jun 2006, 1:06 pm

#503156

Yep, I am with Barls.

It is just like buying car audio gear cheap off ebay - good price but no technical support or warranty coverage. Buyer beware, just another thing to think about. 👍

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HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 22 Jun 2006, 12:35 am

#503443

barls wrote:its a long way for warranty if something goes wrong

What could possibly go wrong with an engine???lol:jesus

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1959 Beetle project I need to sell one day
1969 Squareback

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 22 Jun 2006, 8:10 am

#503520

if you do stay away from gex then

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