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  1. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Yeah its just on the other side of the fence,... Just out of reach! :( Its like its being dangled in front of me but always just out of reach,.... Its a beurocratic game of 'keep-away'! Oh well,.... until next week. sigh,... Aussie.
  2. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Well it looks like it will take them a couple of hours to clean it,.... And going by some of the pictures I was sent and what they want to remove to get behind and clean I can believe it. That and the fact they can't do it until next week because the wash is fully booked...
  3. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Ok,... Just got notified that my Deuce failed its quarantine inspection,... :( It now needs to be washed, however because of its size it can't be done at the docks,... It has to go to a bonded depot that can handle its size. The closest one just happens to be around the...
  4. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,... Hmmmm,.... Problem solved! I just need a good printer. Now where are those 5 ton sales threads,....? ;) Aussie.
  5. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Well I need money fast! I now own a Deuce. ;) Oh yeah I knew what it would be as I got quotes first! Even given a slight variance for the fluctuating exchange rate etc. Came in very close to the quote. Its just taking it out in a lump sum and paying everything at once...
  6. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Ok,... Payed the invoices, bank account screaming in horror!! STILL waiting for shipment to be released by AQIS,.... :( Aussie.
  7. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Last night I got the Invoices for my parts AND the Deuce for the shipping and customs clearance etc,... I am gonna go pay that today on my way into work and take tomorrow off work to go collect. As far as I understand the parts/accesories are ready to collect but the Deuce...
  8. Aussie Bloke

    M10 tank out of control over a bank

    G'day everyone,.... A good thing it has crumple zones,... ;) Pitty there is no vid of how they recovered it? Aussie.
  9. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Well it looks like my Spares/accessories just need to clear (AQIS) quarantine now so I am hoping very early next week I can collect it. Its a few mins off Friday as I type this. Hoping I get notification tomorrow, (Friday) then I can take a day off work and go get it. If...
  10. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Fired up!?? I no longer need caffeine in the morning!!! I'm just dreaming of places to go with my Deuce! And STILL waiting for my parts to clear customs,.... Grrrrrrr!!!!!!! Aussie.
  11. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,... WOOOO- HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Just got Arrival notice today! 1959 Kaiser Jeep ETD Yokohama: 22 August. ETA Melbourne: 08 September. I'm still waiting for my spare/accessories to clear customs, they arrived just over a week ago,.... :( Aussie.
  12. Aussie Bloke

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    G'day everyone,... You'll have to raise her allowance so she can afford to add to her collection of green iron,... ;) She may end up with a bigger collection than her dad! Congratulations on passing your addiction on to the next generation. Aussie.
  13. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,..... I may be closer but my bank balance is certainly a lot emptier! :( But to counter balance that I have a NOS whistler turbo I can get next month. :) This emotional roller coaster is making me sea sick! Aussie.
  14. Aussie Bloke

    Idea for useing 12Volt in my Deuce

    G'day everyone,.... Definitely an interesting system,... Thanks for the info,... Aussie.
  15. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Sadly nothing so far,.... :cry::cry::cry: Still in Yokohama. And just to rub salt into the wound, no further word on my parts/spares having cleared customs here yet, I was told it would only take a few days,... I swear the universe is conspiring against me,... Aussie.
  16. Aussie Bloke

    Idea for useing 12Volt in my Deuce

    G'day everyone,..... Yeah I know its kind of a convoluted way of doing it but its simple and works,... As for the specs,... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7Es_jmb2Ej8 See the data plate at 2:30 Oh and this unit is ex military so it should go well! Aussie.
  17. Aussie Bloke

    Idea for useing 12Volt in my Deuce

    G'day everyone,.... Ok,... I had an idea just using what I have on hand to be able to power my 12Volt Engel fridge/freezer, GPS etc,.... So the Deuce is 24Volt, 2x12Volt batts in series. I have a 24Volt powered generator that makes 240V @50htz...
  18. Aussie Bloke

    PRESSURE is DANGEROUS

    G'day everyone,.... I have used pressure cookers for years and they are safe if you know how to operate them correctly,... But yeah, ALL relief valves for your air tanks need to be serviced regular. When I lived in a ground floor flat/apartment I installed a skylight,... The people who lived...
  19. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... Ok,.... Just ordered a service kit for my Deuce: Air Oil and Fuel filters, seals and belt sets. So now I'll be ready to do its first service for later when its needed. Aussie.
  20. Aussie Bloke

    Australia: Importing US MV's

    G'day everyone,.... jatonka only sells the spin-on's. oh well,... On a brighter note I just got notification from the shipping CO that my shipment of Spares and accessories has arrived! So looks like I will be seeing about collecting it next week some time. Also a great excuse to take a...
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