dt4's 914 journey, From USA to UK |
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dt4's 914 journey, From USA to UK |
dt4 |
Jun 17 2019, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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. Thanks for reading David |
Cairo94507 |
Jun 17 2019, 12:30 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
(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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mepstein |
Jun 17 2019, 12:34 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,262 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
dt4 |
Jun 17 2019, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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dt4 |
Jun 17 2019, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
(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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) thanks for the welcomes, I was lucky to find Dylan heres a picture of it as it was pre WCR |
burton73 |
Jun 17 2019, 01:32 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,517 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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, Bob Burton (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
burton73 |
Jun 17 2019, 01:36 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,517 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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, Best Regards - Met vriendelijke groet - Freundliche Gruesse, Sincerely, Christian B. Ortiz Follow us, like us, visit us at: Twitterhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gifFacebookhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gifInstagram<image005.png>Google +https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gifhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gifhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gifYoutubehttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif Direct Express, Inc 230 W Carob St Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 USA Untitled-1.jpg p: (310) 324 2100 (xtn 211) f: (310) 324 7500 c: (562) 922 2109 *All services are performed pursuant to Direct Express, Inc terms and Conditions of service, which limit DEI”S liability and are available for viewing at DEI’S website: www.shipdei.com or kindly request a copy of our terms & conditions which are provided in our shipping instructions and or bills of lading, condition reports.* From: Christian B Ortiz | Direct Express, Inc. Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 9:05 AM To: 'Robert Burton' RE: RE: booking Porsche 911 + Porsche 914 LA to Rotterdam |
dt4 |
Aug 14 2019, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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Dion |
Aug 14 2019, 09:00 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice! Enjoy the new journey.
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FlacaProductions |
Aug 14 2019, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,580 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! Looks like a great starting point!
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ValcoOscar |
Aug 14 2019, 09:15 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,384 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
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dt4 |
Aug 14 2019, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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dt4 |
Aug 14 2019, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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) |
dt4 |
Aug 14 2019, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
it looks like the level is the heater control lever?
Errmmmm what does it actually do ? |
burton73 |
Aug 14 2019, 03:04 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,517 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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 Bob B |
Chi-town |
Aug 14 2019, 03:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
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. |
dt4 |
Aug 15 2019, 12:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
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. |
Chief |
Aug 15 2019, 01:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 14-January 17 From: England Member No.: 20,751 Region Association: England |
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! |
Dion |
Aug 15 2019, 09:14 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Give this a go David,
Temporary till ya get a hard copy. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?aut...;showentry=2420 |
dt4 |
Aug 15 2019, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England |
thanks Dion
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