fordmuscle83
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Has anyone done this before and how much?
Not just the head but intake and exhaust manifold too.
Pete
Not just the head but intake and exhaust manifold too.
Pete
Best way to send an alloyhead to america?
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Find a big cork, and an even bigger bottle...
For one head setup an airfreight parcel is cheapest but even that's dear. When you go sea freight, East Coast is dearer than West Coast by a bunch.
Any parcel to go by air needs to be inspected by the agents you consign it to. This is because of the thousands of bombs Australians regularly mail by airfreight, or possibly because of bureaucratic over-reaction. :roll: It means you turn up to the airfreight depot, unpack every flamin' item in the box, pack it all up again and they whisk it off.
If you are in Melbourne, also try Mike Fielder (call Danny at Early Falcon Spares for his number) or if in Brisbane maybe call FCI (Fast Cargo International) to see if they broker airfreight.
I bolt the head to a stiff board for safety. Costs a few extra dollars in freight but peace of mind is there.
For one head setup an airfreight parcel is cheapest but even that's dear. When you go sea freight, East Coast is dearer than West Coast by a bunch.
Any parcel to go by air needs to be inspected by the agents you consign it to. This is because of the thousands of bombs Australians regularly mail by airfreight, or possibly because of bureaucratic over-reaction. :roll: It means you turn up to the airfreight depot, unpack every flamin' item in the box, pack it all up again and they whisk it off.
If you are in Melbourne, also try Mike Fielder (call Danny at Early Falcon Spares for his number) or if in Brisbane maybe call FCI (Fast Cargo International) to see if they broker airfreight.
I bolt the head to a stiff board for safety. Costs a few extra dollars in freight but peace of mind is there.
fordmuscle83
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Ended up being $700! The guy no longer wants it, thanks for the help though.
xafalcongs
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The only economical way to ship spare engine parts is via sea cargo and even then it is way too expensive to ship one head or one engine. The shipping will cost you more than the part. Try one of the guys on e-Bay. There are a couple that sell on there and bring parts in by the 40' container full.fordmuscle83":289aasi7 said:
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