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> dt4's 914 journey, From USA to UK
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post Jun 17 2019, 12:26 PM
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I know I am not the first to bring a car from the USA to the UK but its the first time I have imported a car so its something of a journey for me

I asked if any one had a car for sale and would be happy to sell to a UK buyer and the dealing with the shipping company
The first to get in touch was Dylan (chi-town) and we have subsequently done a deal on the car he took to the recent WCR.

Dylan also put me in touch with someone in Scotland who knows the importing process and he has recommended a shipping company to me and I am in the process of organising the shipping once things are in place stateside.

My previous restorations have all been Toyotas mainly Celica gt4's from the late 80's and early 90's so a 1975 Porsche is new territory.
I have a 1999 996 so I am not unfamiliar with Porsche or with spanners but the 914 is my first air cooled.

Dylan has sent me a number of photos that I will use to mark the start of the journey, adding as things develop and progress.

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post Jun 17 2019, 12:30 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Sounds like a great start. Dylan (chi-town) is a terrific guy who has provided my build some critically needed parts. I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing about the whole experience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 17 2019, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 17 2019, 02:30 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Sounds like a great start. Dylan (chi-town) is a terrific guy who has provided my build some critically needed parts. I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing about the whole experience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There are a lot of scammers out there. Dylan is legit. Good luck with your new toy.


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post Jun 17 2019, 01:10 PM
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post Jun 17 2019, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jun 17 2019, 07:34 PM) *

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 17 2019, 02:30 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Sounds like a great start. Dylan (chi-town) is a terrific guy who has provided my build some critically needed parts. I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing about the whole experience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There are a lot of scammers out there. Dylan is legit. Good luck with your new toy.


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thanks for the welcomes, I was lucky to find Dylan
heres a picture of it as it was pre WCR
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post Jun 17 2019, 01:32 PM
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I sold 2 cars to Danny (Daxx) here that went to Belgium. My 86 Carrera Cab and my 76 Original Paint 914. I delivered them to a car shipper close to Los Angeles and they went in a cargo Box to Belgium. He knew of this carrier because he is in the Sea Freight biz.

The money can go to the shipper and then be transferred to the sellers after they get the car and take all the pictures of it and document everything. You as a buyer feel good and safe, and he as a seller gets his money after the car is secured with them and they have the ownership papers.

Just what you need for the UK I cannot say but I want to say that the whole translation went very smooth. Money was wired right into my account in 15 min and then I gave them the Ownership papers. I was done. I can look up the Sea Freight people for you if you want

Best from Los Angeles,

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post Jun 17 2019, 01:36 PM
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Well here it is just in case anyone wants to look it up.

Hey Danny,

We just completed the transaction with bob, all went well we have title vehicles and keys in hand, all numbers matching, please see attached few pictures for your reference. We will begin coordinating shipping asap!

Thank you,

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post Aug 14 2019, 08:56 AM
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On its way from the docks, should be here in about 4 hoursAttached Image
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post Aug 14 2019, 09:00 AM
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Nice! Enjoy the new journey.
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post Aug 14 2019, 09:13 AM
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Very cool! Looks like a great starting point!
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post Aug 14 2019, 09:15 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Congrats!!! Dylan is a good guy.


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post Aug 14 2019, 02:32 PM
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It finally arrived, having travelled 5300 from the west coast of America to West Yorkshire England, Leeds
It was getting dark by the time we unloaded and it was tucked away in the garage
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post Aug 14 2019, 02:44 PM
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Is there a pdf of an owners manual any where that can be downloaded?
I dont know what all the controls do or where they are to be found - sorry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)
for example, what does the lever with the brown handle on the transmission tunnel do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

just a diagram of the cabin with the controls labelled would be a start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/newhere.gif)
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post Aug 14 2019, 02:55 PM
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it looks like the level is the heater control lever?
Errmmmm what does it actually do ?
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post Aug 14 2019, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE(dt4 @ Aug 14 2019, 01:44 PM) *

Is there a pdf of an owners manual any where that can be downloaded?
I dont know what all the controls do or where they are to be found - sorry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)
for example, what does the lever with the brown handle on the transmission tunnel do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

just a diagram of the cabin with the controls labelled would be a start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/newhere.gif)



It is a red color. Yours must have faded to brown.

You need Dr. 914 Book TECH TIPS 700

A complete guide to the VW-Porsche 914

By George A Hussey


Congrades and you new used car.

Cheers

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post Aug 14 2019, 03:57 PM
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Glad to see it arrived safely.

The lever on the floor are for the heater valves that hey installed in the rear on the heat exchangers (the valves are in one of the boxes).

The main controls are in the box in the passenger seat to be installed after paint along with the fresh air system that you'll find boxed up in the front trunk.

I'm looking forward to seeing this car finished as it was the cleanest one I've had.
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post Aug 15 2019, 12:32 AM
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ Aug 14 2019, 10:57 PM) *

Glad to see it arrived safely.

The lever on the floor are for the heater valves that hey installed in the rear on the heat exchangers (the valves are in one of the boxes).

The main controls are in the box in the passenger seat to be installed after paint along with the fresh air system that you'll find boxed up in the front trunk.

I'm looking forward to seeing this car finished as it was the cleanest one I've had.


Thanks Dylan
As I will prove over the weeks / months / years, I have a lot to learn

It was a great moment last night when I reversed it away from the trailer, found first gear and parked it on the driveway.
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post Aug 15 2019, 01:40 AM
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Congratulations!
Another 914 in the U.K. We just about had 50 turn out for Brooklands Motor Circuit.
Kinda shows how few are over here in good old Blighty.......
Look forward to seeing what plans you have for the new recruit!
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Give this a go David,

Temporary till ya get a hard copy.

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post Aug 15 2019, 02:32 PM
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thanks Dion
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