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 aintgotitmusthaveit
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| posted on June 19th, 2006 at 12:33 AM |
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Importing engines=Hard?
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?
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| posted on June 19th, 2006 at 01:12 AM |
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import a 1916 from coffs harbour. no import duties.
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| posted on June 19th, 2006 at 10:56 AM |
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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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| posted on June 19th, 2006 at 06:24 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 20th, 2006 at 10:30 AM |
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THanks for you advice guys, will keep you posted if I end up buyoing one from OS!
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| posted on June 20th, 2006 at 10:56 AM |
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Stan is good, also try.............
http://www.bendurie.com.au/
sling Ben an email, he will get back to you.
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| posted on June 20th, 2006 at 12:45 PM |
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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.
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aintgotitmusthaveit
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| posted on June 21st, 2006 at 10:47 AM |
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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!
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| posted on June 21st, 2006 at 10:53 AM |
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its a long way for warranty if something goes wrong
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| posted on June 21st, 2006 at 01:06 PM |
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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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| posted on June 22nd, 2006 at 12:35 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by barls
its a long way for warranty if something goes wrong
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What could possibly go wrong with an engine???lol:jesus
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barls
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| posted on June 22nd, 2006 at 08:10 AM |
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if you do stay away from gex then
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