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

Biggest trap LHD. IMHO M

I'm already here???

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?.

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.

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?

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

Andrew

Or....

http://www.dsk.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14274&highlight= 

if u want a panel
http://www.dsk.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13495&start=0 

Thanks for the links, great site I didnt know about.

Best site for Splitty owners and wanna be owners.

buy a lowlight much cheapa and i have one for sale or 2 ,3 soon, dont buy that panel the owner is too confused... ha ha hang on thats mine

What low lights do you have ?

Yeah Klaus, What lowlights do you have, i am in the market for one now and am ready to purchase

let me know please

There's one on Gumtree WA for $6500. Looks like a good deal, not sure if still available.

Sorry, $7,500. Didn't look properly. Still a good price.

He has this, will be ready in a few weeks
http://www.dsk.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14211 

Itl might be at the Berry show, first weekend in July

Interesting, so what are the final plans for it? Colour? Interior?
Wheels?

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

How much ?

Are there any pics ?

Look at the link...

lilac was chosen for interior colour by previous , previous owner

Link opens fine, can read the text, no pics are visable though, still waiting authorization from the site

lowlight, this is before i started rust and lowering

What's that split in the background ?

His