Hi everyone, looking for a split rat at the moment , in saying this, has anyone here had recent experience importing from the states ? aussie dollar is good and thesamba.com has some cheap buses, i'm not worried about LHD, but any traps i should be aware of, any problems with extra duty if its a panel ? thanks
waltermitty ·
Biggest trap LHD. IMHO M
Split Rat ·
I'm already here???😂😂
MISS VDUB ·
Huh?...
I would recommend buying a rat here, you need to inspect. One persons idea of rat is different to anothers. Most I've seen use the term Rat to make their piece of rusty junk "appealing"
What is it you want? What do you class as Rat?.
micko22 ·
by rat i guess i mean the cheapest running split available, i really do like the old weathered look. I have previously owned a decent single cab split back in adelaide, sold it and now ten years on want another split of some kind. Looks cheaper to buy and import from USA than to buy here.
MISS VDUB ·
Hate to say it, but Rat does not mean the cheapest running Split. A true Rat generally has a preserved patina, with overhauled running gear. A true Rat Is often more mechanically sound than what appears to be a shiny restored split. Difference is the money is spent on the mechanical stuff rather than the paint, panel and bling.
This is why you could get caught out, as some people advertise dangerous rusty pieces of crap as Rats. It's not going to be cheaper buying a split overseas once you pay tax and then realize you need to spend thousands more to get it roadworthy. It's too much of a risk unless you can fly there, and check it out yourself.
What's your budget?
OZ Towdster ·
Give Pete a ring at Custom Vee Dub as he has a nice 67 slit panelvan for sale that is unrestored and rust free for around 18 k , it does have no motor or box but has a few spares etc
You can contact him on 07 33564356 during bussiness hours
Itl might be at the Berry show, first weekend in July
Kombi72 ·
Interesting, so what are the final plans for it? Colour? Interior?
Wheels?
ozjeff ·
Hahahhaha plans, thats it, as is pretty much, sanded back to original off white and anchor waxed, probably standand rims with hub caps. A solid bus with no rust, good mechanicals, a true ratty bus
micko22 ·
How much ?
Pumba ·
ozjeff wrote:Hahahhaha plans, thats it, as is pretty much, sanded back to original off white and anchor waxed, probably standand rims with hub caps. A solid bus with no rust, good mechanicals, a true ratty bus
It would look nice with a set of polished 14inch fuchs😉
cheers shane.
micko22 ·
Are there any pics ?
MISS VDUB ·
Look at the link...
Klaus ·
lilac was chosen for interior colour by previous , previous owner 🙂
micko22 ·
Link opens fine, can read the text, no pics are visable though, still waiting authorization from the site
Klaus ·
lowlight, this is before i started rust and lowering
micko22 ·
What's that split in the background ?
MISS VDUB ·
His
micko22 ·
Looks real low . I like it
Klaus ·
buy it and yes its low been sidetracked with a lowlight dc back to terrorising locals soon in it