06.08.2012, 23:51
Good Evening to All,
The car is in the container, waiting to be put on aboard the MSC EMMA on August 9th. Here is a link to a picture of it.
https://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/sho...px?imo=9275646
My posts over the next few days will contain information on the following subjects:
Car preparation
Insurance
Shipping/ Air Travel
Travel permits
Routes
Gas / Oil Needs
Legal Passport Travel Permits
Forum Member Locations Car Locations
Mechanical Support Abroad
Family and Financial Support
As you can see, there are many factors that must be addressed in order for this trip to take place.
Lets start with Car Preparation. I am second owner 42 + years.
1966 L-79 327/350 All items replaced or rebuilt for 48 state trip 2010 and European trip 2012. Most installation work done by me except for engine work, steering box, ball joints/bushings and paint job 2010.
Original Engine .060 , new pistons 9.2 cr miles two years old
Over 300,000 miles, original crank, rods (40,000) miles on rebuild since 2010
All wheel bearings checked and in good condition
New stock shocks, bushings , new u-joints all shafts.
New DeWitt radiator , original steering box rebuilt , tie rods ends and sleeves replaced and new lower ball joints
Oil change and filter, transmission and rear end fluids checked...new plugs r45s, Stealth one wire TI, distributor rebuilt, new shaft, bushings.
New tires 215 R70 whitewalls, seats rebuilt and recovered and new soft top and weatherstrip.
I drive the car every day and feel I have a very reliable car.
I will not have a spare tire as I need the room for tents and supplies, I carry a small amount of tools that would allow me to fix most minor problems that may come up. I may have to add some emergency equipment, once I get the car through customs depending on German inspectors....
I believe that I can get any parts that I may need from local vendors or other Corvette owners who are hosting me.
Most of my restoration was done using Zip Corvette Supply. Good service and choice of repo or replacement for parts....Most vendors carry the same parts....it is service that is the most important and I have never had a problem with getting a return or money refunded.
My next post with be on shipping and paper work needed to take your car to Europe
I will be happy to answer any questions on car prep....that you may have....
The car is in the container, waiting to be put on aboard the MSC EMMA on August 9th. Here is a link to a picture of it.
https://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/sho...px?imo=9275646
My posts over the next few days will contain information on the following subjects:
Car preparation
Insurance
Shipping/ Air Travel
Travel permits
Routes
Gas / Oil Needs
Legal Passport Travel Permits
Forum Member Locations Car Locations
Mechanical Support Abroad
Family and Financial Support
As you can see, there are many factors that must be addressed in order for this trip to take place.
Lets start with Car Preparation. I am second owner 42 + years.
1966 L-79 327/350 All items replaced or rebuilt for 48 state trip 2010 and European trip 2012. Most installation work done by me except for engine work, steering box, ball joints/bushings and paint job 2010.
Original Engine .060 , new pistons 9.2 cr miles two years old
Over 300,000 miles, original crank, rods (40,000) miles on rebuild since 2010
All wheel bearings checked and in good condition
New stock shocks, bushings , new u-joints all shafts.
New DeWitt radiator , original steering box rebuilt , tie rods ends and sleeves replaced and new lower ball joints
Oil change and filter, transmission and rear end fluids checked...new plugs r45s, Stealth one wire TI, distributor rebuilt, new shaft, bushings.
New tires 215 R70 whitewalls, seats rebuilt and recovered and new soft top and weatherstrip.
I drive the car every day and feel I have a very reliable car.
I will not have a spare tire as I need the room for tents and supplies, I carry a small amount of tools that would allow me to fix most minor problems that may come up. I may have to add some emergency equipment, once I get the car through customs depending on German inspectors....
I believe that I can get any parts that I may need from local vendors or other Corvette owners who are hosting me.
Most of my restoration was done using Zip Corvette Supply. Good service and choice of repo or replacement for parts....Most vendors carry the same parts....it is service that is the most important and I have never had a problem with getting a return or money refunded.
My next post with be on shipping and paper work needed to take your car to Europe
I will be happy to answer any questions on car prep....that you may have....