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    damage to bus when importing? has it happened to you

    absolutely sh****g myself now..but its got to get here somehow! ...SO what do people thinks the safest - RO-RO or in a shared container??
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    Rear tailgate MOZZY net

    how does the net fix to the van? do i have to drill holes to insert popper attachments?? cheers
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    damage to bus when importing? has it happened to you

    aah bloody hell - dont say that! I was thinking of getting the seller to walk round the van making a short little video before handing it over to the shippers - any point?
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    damage to bus when importing? has it happened to you

    Can anyone advise whats safest method of shipping - roll-on/roll-off or shared container? I am looking at RO-RO as destination port is closer to me.
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    damage to bus when importing? has it happened to you

    reading through the insurance info sent by shipping company and it is a little unclear on scratches/dents to vehicle? "Scratching, denting or marring of automobile or motorcycle or mobile home unless the freight forwarder and the owner of the automobile or motorcycle or mobile home both agree...
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    first import early bay pending!! advice on title

    hada real good search for a thread explaining how to convert rear indicators and headlights for UK requirements but cant find anything? can anyone point me i right direction please?
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    first import early bay pending!! advice on title

    ok that makes sense... does this mean though that I have to keep the bus off the road somewhere before HMRC have sent the c384 form and i have received the title from shipping company?? I was hoping i could pre book an mot test...go pick up the bus from port with a set of uk headlights..drive...
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    first import early bay pending!! advice on title

    Got my first import paid for and ready to be taken to port.. can anyone tell me when i should get the title - does the shipping company take charge of title and present to me with paper work at UK port? What have you guys done re this - should I be asking for title or scan to be sent to me...
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    transport after import bus has arrived??

    dont have anywhere to keep it once it arrives in UK.... if i did book it in for an MOT straight away...and it passed....taxed it - can i then leave it parked up on the road?? thanks.. rowan. I'm buying the bus from a restoration company in San Diego .. they only accept bank transferes/cash...
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    transport after import bus has arrived??

    once a bus arrives at a UK port - can i drive it!? can i toe it? can it be parked on the road and for how long? thanks for any help.. rowan.
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    crossover rear bumper irons reduced

    2 pairs... slight rust £40 less rust £50
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    welding issues!

    have had a quote of 300-500 pounds to repair this section! I'm not actually a total beginner at welding and do have my own mig welder already.. therefor this quote does seem to be a lot! what do you think? cheers, rowan.
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    welding issues!

    i may need a whole section of the chassis welded.. its the part that runs to the front of the van - they form a sort of "Y" shape and strengthen the whole front.. I have checled and you can buy the full section as a repair panel. I would undertake welding jobs myself - but have never done...
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    Bay window search

    hello there.. my mother has a 1971 devon conversion early bay for sale.. the van is in Lewes so maybe not too far from you,, its a lovely camper and solid.. i think she is asking slightly more than your top price (9900) but It is well worth a look,, recon engine less than 10k ago stronge gearbox...
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    new panel indicator fixing - how?

    just welded the front lower panel on my panel van - all in primer ready to paint and just realised i dont have the 'fixing arms' (that take the srews from indicator housing) fixed..... I imagine this is a common problem when replacing this panel and wonder how others have got round this>>...
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    new panel indicator fixing - how?

    just welded the front lower panel on my panel van - all in primer ready to paint and just realised i dont have the 'fixing arms' (that take the srews from indicator housing) fixed..... I imagine this is a common problem when replacing this panel and wonder how others have got round this>>...
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