santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
What about shipping to the USA?
Patrick, before you go plunking down good train money on a V8, do your research. Unless you are going back to the old HEI engine control system with a carburetor , you are gonna need a ton of other new parts. ECM, wiring harness, injectors, intake & exhaust manifolds, etc, etc. If you can find a wrecked v8 Colorado thats the best source of parts. I have a client that has a factory V8 Colorado and it is fairly quick. That is IF you can keep the rear end down on the pavement!. It needs new timing chains as the tensioners are worn to a point where there is too much slop for the computer to handle. At 165,000 miles, I just can't justify $2500 on an engine repair when for another grand I can put a V8 in it. Yes a crate 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 or 6.2 liter engines will fit as this was the first year GM put a V8 in the first generation Colorado. It is what it is. At least we don't have mandatory vehicle inspections. It does still pass the sniff test, so it isn't like I'm tossing too much crap in the air.
I'm a bit behind, sorry (but not as much as Beady... no, you don't have to show us). The last I heard after all the previous heavy rain, all the fires in NSW were under control. Victoria was still dealing with some. Storms and flash flooding has taken their place. Sydney's main water supply went from 42% to 63% in a matter of days, 2 years worth of storage, but because it's all mostly near the coast, it hasn't broken the drought out back.Toot- How is the fire situation in Oz now? I haven't read or heard much lately, so hopefully things are improving.
It's a bit of a 2 way street for classic vehicle shipping actually. The T-bird for instance was restored in the US at a cost of USD80,000 (approx AUD100,000). It's selling estimate is AUD100,000 - 110,000 and with our dollar at 66-67% of the USD now, probably about even with what it was originally. The Coupe is expected to go for a bit more.What about shipping to the USA?
Patrick, before you go plunking down good train money on a V8, do your research. Unless you are going back to the old HEI engine control system with a carburetor , you are gonna need a ton of other new parts. ECM, wiring harness, injectors, intake & exhaust manifolds, etc, etc. If you can find a wrecked v8 Colorado thats the best source of parts. I have a client that has a factory V8 Colorado and it is fairly quick. That is IF you can keep the rear end down on the pavement!
How about a reman engine from someplace like Jasper? Easier install, less headaches and probably less $$ in the long run = more choo choo money!
Raincoat:
I've noticed it when I like peoples posts, and just now when I tried to post this. I get yellow stripes across the top.
Ditto. Also, the trailer should have some pretty heavy weathering, more than normal. I very rarely see a solitary trailer in good repair. The "yard," such as it is, is also pretty neglected. You might also want to stage a stand-off with the police, for a little dynamism.Willie- I think the Airstream trailer would be too "ritzy" for the area you have planned. Unless you are going to make it an oilfield worker temporarily living there. But it is a good use of the space
If you don't like the police idea, have 4 or 5 vehicles around the trailer with 10 or 12 migrant workers in the yard.Ditto. Also, the trailer should have some pretty heavy weathering, more than normal. I very rarely see a solitary trailer in good repair. The "yard," such as it is, is also pretty neglected. You might also want to stage a stand-off with the police, for a little dynamism.