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 Joval
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| posted on August 25th, 2007 at 11:25 PM |
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Hi from Ireland
Hi just found this forum as we are in the (very) early stages of emigrating to Perth, we hope to move in about a year or so.
I am also in the early stages or building a cal-look oval (LHD '55) with 2276 IDA motor, Rancho pro-comp, Fuchs etc.etc.
So I have some important questions for you all -
What issues would I be likely to encounter bringing such a car with me to Australia, in regard to testing and registration?
What's the veedub scene like in Perth, any drag racing?
Any advice or input appreciated. Thanks in advance 
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FunkBass
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| posted on August 26th, 2007 at 06:50 PM |
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Welcome to the forums and to Oz when u get here. I'm not sure of the drag scene in Perth, but I'm sure theres plenty of WA members who can show u
around
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| posted on August 26th, 2007 at 07:44 PM |
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Welcome ...looking forward to some pics ...id expect youd need some engineering certificates to register ...not that difficult in NSW
Cheers&Beers
Ray V
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Joval
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| posted on August 26th, 2007 at 10:52 PM |
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This was mine until a few months ago -
it needed some work and when I began collecting parts I came across this for sale -
I couldn't resist - It's the cleanest, straightest oval I've seen already blasted and rust free.
Perfect oppotunity to start over and do a complete nut and bolt resto and build a fast and tidy oval. 
The old one was around 100bhp and found a new home, so I set out building the new one, aiming for 180bhp.
I presume an engineers cert will cover brakes, suspension etc.? What are the laws regarding lights, indicators and LHD?
:thumb
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FunkBass
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| posted on August 27th, 2007 at 01:24 AM |
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very very nice! I have no idea whats legal, sort legalities out later and bring that sexy oval here!
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squizy
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| posted on August 27th, 2007 at 09:28 AM |
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Send Nick (boomerdog) on here a u2u. He bought a car in from England and got it registered. He is the most recent person that I know of who has gone
through this procedure. However, his car was registered in NSW not WA, so I'm not sure what the differences are. Of anything, make sure that you have
all of your paperwork with you for proof of ownership etc etc.
Here's the thread that deals with what Nick went through. One thing I know that he did is that he stripped all of his stereo out just in case bits
went missing in transit. 
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=34195#pid458713
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| posted on August 27th, 2007 at 09:53 AM |
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Slainte and welcome to AVW. My family live in Castlebar Co Mayo. I haven't imported from Europe, but you can import your car as a personal import
without much trouble. I think you may have to prove you've owned and used it for 12 months or so.
The engineers reports are really to cover your modifications.
Cheers
Steve
p.s. Here's a pic of the 68 beetle I still have in Ireland outside Ashford Castle.
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Joval
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| posted on August 28th, 2007 at 06:04 AM |
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Cheers squizy, plenty of info in that thread, hopefully won't have too many issues getting reg'd...
Hey Steve, I recognise that beetle - I think I bumped into you on one of the Irish forums a while back, SVF maybe? :thumb
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| posted on August 28th, 2007 at 10:12 AM |
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Isn't the steering wheel on the right in that photo?
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Joval
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| posted on August 28th, 2007 at 04:52 PM |
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It is - Ireland and UK are RHD.
EDIT: OK sorry ^ that was a pre-coffee post early this morning 
I know now you were talking about the oval which has a steering column bolted in RHD (bought it that way) but no dash or pedal cluster so I'm
sticking with LHD,
they were designed that way and I find them easier to drive.
[ Edited on 28-8-2007 by Joval ]
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Joval
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| posted on August 29th, 2007 at 07:49 AM |
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Just found this -
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourvehicle/1384.asp
6 months to convert to RHD?? Does that apply to vintage cars too?
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