Ant's new car

[motec 6.9]

And Ant can tell you all about it very pleasant morning chasing items. I am sure the single malt will go down fine. While contemplating what to do.

 

[abl567]

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today Geoff, And thank you for your help and being so generous with your time
As I mentioned my single malt tasting will depend on Karen sharing
With regard to preparing the car for shipping I'd ventured to the big green sausage sandwich place, procured some 4 x 2 off cuts, cut into short lengths, for free, and some gaffer tape and cable ties, paid for.
The seller had a low front trolley jack so we started at the passengers side front and lifted the car at the jack point, the body rose about an inch then the wheel started to follow it up, Same at the back and drivers side. The wheel could be pushed down a little but not enough to get any thing between the wishbone and chassis.
I believe the cone the air bellows rides on has adhered to the collapsed bellows, the wishbones were definitely not seized. That the back axle exhibited the same behavior indicates this.
So, what to do? I didn't have the time, resources or inclination to start removing components and freeing stuck bits so it was off the supercheap for 4 wheel dollys. As luck would have it a combo deal special was on so out we walked with 4 dollys and a neat wheeled trolley to store them on for $499, a touch over half price
Half an hour later and the car was mobile and ready to be loaded on a truck and head of into the sunrise

 

[Styria]

Anthony, purchasing those wheel trolleys wasn't such a bad move - do you recall when, not all that long ago, five of us moved that Gold 6.9 with a steering that was in the locked position ? What a job that was. Regards Styria

N.B. BTW, is the car going to be stored at your warehouse ?

 

[abl567]

Yes, it will start off at my place, and I suspect will spend some time there.
The 4 dollys were an absolute bargain at that price, If i could have shipped a second set home for me I'd have grabbed them.
And I do recall moving that car, on a sloping slab it wanted to run away downhill, thankfully my staff can do more than just print T-shirts
It will be interesting getting this one up into place against gravity

 

[motec 6.9]

Pleasure to help and meet you. And don't worry when I am finally able to move I will bring something older to taste. For everyone over east when we get to meet up.

 

[Styria]

Anthony, please give me a call when you need help with moving the car. My time is your time. Regards. Styria

 

[abl567]

Thank you, I will

 

[Michel]

Any updates Ant?

 

[abl567]

It will be picked up tomorrow on a tilt tray, taken to the CEVA depot and packed into a container for the trip across by rail, it should be here in 8-10 days.

 

[Michel]

It will be picked up tomorrow on a tilt tray, taken to the CEVA depot and packed into a container for the trip across by rail, it should be here in 8-10 days.

without being too rude, what sort of costs would that involve?

 

[abl567]

Quite reasonable at $1550.49 door to door for a non runner on wheel dollys and that includes insurance cover, according to the confirmation they sent me, of up to $60k.
CEVA where extremely easy to deal with and very reassuring, when I mentioned the car was on dollys the chap coordinating the pick up to transport it to the depot said no problem, I'll send the Lambo tilt tray, meaning the one for low clearance cars, not a LM400 with a tray back.

 

[motec 6.9]

Glad to know it turned out well.