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EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
Hi guys,
I've been here in Austria for 3 years now and it's time to come home to Perth.
Being keen on taking the escort to pieces again upon my return, I'm interested in shipping some parts back to Oz.
The missus and I are considering renting out part of a container for our own personal belongings, so I'm looking for expressions of interest here - is anyone after parts which can be sourced in either Vienna, Austria (home 1), Munich Germany (home 2) and the UK (Reachable within 14 hrs).
I am for example, keen on buying a ST170 long motor for myself. If there's enough interest I would even bring back 3 or so blocks - obviously to help pay for the cost of the (part) container.
So let yourself be heard! If this gains momentum then we can talk about the finer details later.
If there is anyone out there with experience with shipping/containers and so forth, please let me know. I currently know buckleys about the whole thing. I imagine I would commission the container from Munich to Perth.
Cheers
Nick
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/24 08:40:05
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Hi Nick , I think you would be better of shipping from Trieste to
Perth? .... may be interested in some zetec/escort conversion bits
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/24 10:01:26
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i am looking a getting some tyres even some wheels from the uk to Perth so am very interested in more info?
stu
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/24 19:50:50
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Hi there
May be intereste din getting some toyo r888 tyres form demon tweeks. How much would freight roughly be??
Thanks
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/24 21:40:48
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 00:16:21
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Hi guys,
thanks for all the responses.
Right now I cannot calculate freight costs, as I still have to work out my costs and the exact form of transport. Thanks to Steff66 for suggesting Trieste, that would probably be the best way to go about it!
However, it would be good to start drawing up some exact wishes, so I've got an idea of what I have to look out for in the near future. Freight will probably take place in September!
So, we've had
ST170 heads and blocks
ST170 conversion bits - be specific
Tyres/wheels, be specific please
Type 9 boxes
Pinto EFI setups
If you have serious interest in any of the above, please post or PM me.
Cheers to all
Nick
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 04:56:22
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Hi nick, tyres will be 185/60/13 or 205/60/13
let me know freight to Perth :)
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 07:44:27
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thanks. Will get back to you once things get underway!
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 09:41:23
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Hi I would be interested in some space
Regards
John
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 09:52:53
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4 x 205/60/13 as well i did get a quote from demon tweeks of 100 pounds for 2 tyres to Perth.
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/25 21:21:37
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Hi Nick, If your going to the UK I would love......
Raceline water rail for zetec
Retroford engine mounts (standerd crossmember)
Zetec weber manifold
2.8 capri rotors
UK/Euro Mk2 door mirrors
Mk2 RS steering wheel
1800 rwd cvh sump and pick up....
eggs, milk, bread, butter, (opp's wrong shopping list)
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/26 06:28:02
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Steff66, I would have done this by pm however you have no contact details.
I have most of shopping list in stock in Sydney.
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/27 12:28:05
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i would be interested in some space also
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/27 22:40:45
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Alright guys. Thanks once again for all the responses and advice.
Keep in mind, that I will drive from Munich to the UK to collect parts with a van. So although containers are massive things, the amount of parts I can ship back will be limited to a gutted van.
Now that I've seen enough interest in the forum (and got the green light from my lady), I'm going to work out shipping costs to Perth and then I'll start to scout for parts in the UK.
This will happen slowly over the next few months. So please have patience.
Cos I don't have endless pockets, and I want to protect myself from being stuck with parts, I will be asking for payment (part or full) shortly before I head to the UK.
Just to remind you all of the likely timeline - Parts pickup in UK - SEPT, transport to Perth - SEPT. Likely arrival DEC 2010/JAN 2011 (???)
A few questions to those interested...
* A couple of people have been asking for 205/60/R13s . Are they that hard to find in AUS these days?? If so, looks like I'll be upgrading to 14s when I get back!!
* Someone mentioned 205 blocks to me. Would bringing back the piston conrods from the 205 be sufficient? Or are there other goodies that make a 205 so special?
* Zetec conversion parts are definitely on the list... that's something that you wouldn't see in AUS (i think...)
* Would Kent and Pinto cam kits from the UK (Piper, Burton, Kent etc) be of interest to anyone?
* I will definitely bring a few Type 9's back. But is there still interest in Pinto EFI setups?
* I remember reading that Volvo 4 pot calipers are a common brake upgrade for scorts. Is it worth bringing back those calipers from the UK, or can they still be found in AUS?
Cheers!
Nick
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RE: EOI - Parts from UK/Europe
2011/03/28 16:05:53
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Can I add a pair of opening front qtr glass windows for a Mk2 four door..... happy to pay up front if you can source them for a reasonable rate.
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