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71/454 · 04-12-2007, 11:23 PM

I recently bought a truck from StevenB here on the board. Being as this was my first time importing a truck from the U.S. to Canada I was learning a lot fast. He was great with sending me the paperwork in advance saving me an extra trip, and helping me sort out a Canada customs guy. Great guy to deal with, very honest in his descriptions, and a great truck too. I would recommend dealing with him. Thanks, Dave

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-12-2007, 11:27 PM

awesome deal man, glad to hear that all went well and i wish you goodluck with the new truck

**Already Gone** · 04-13-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 71/454

I recently bought a truck from StevenB here on the board. Being as this was my first time importing a truck from the U.S. to Canada I was learning a lot fast. He was great with sending me the paperwork in advance saving me an extra trip, and helping me sort out a Canada customs guy. Great guy to deal with, very honest in his descriptions, and a great truck too. I would recommend dealing with him. Thanks, Dave

I am looking for a truck too and am wondering what problems you may have had with the Canada Customs guy. I have imported some motorcycles into Canada and have never had a problem with Customs.

Blue85 · 04-13-2007, 12:41 AM

I am also interested in bringing trucks across the border, who do you contact for info?

**Steven B** · 04-13-2007, 10:35 AM

Thanks for the kind words Dave. Hope you enjoy the truck. Now I can get the 454 in my blazer in time for summer!

56chevy1300 · 04-13-2007, 05:36 PM

Maybe one of you guys would like to start a thread on the Canada message board...there's probably alot of guys interested in doing the same up here.

I'm curious to know how much it cost to get a truck across the border (including all fees, etc)?

**Already Gone** · 04-13-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

Maybe one of you guys would like to start a thread on the Canada message board...there's probably alot of guys interested in doing the same up here.

I'm curious to know how much it cost to get a truck across the border (including all fees, etc)?

There are only about 3 postings a month on the Canada message board.

stllookn · 04-13-2007, 06:33 PM

It might make a good tutorial in the FAQ section.

jsbgump · 04-13-2007, 05:41 PM

Awsome to hear about another great member here

Rollie396 · 04-13-2007, 07:24 PM

I'm interested in hearing details as well (out of curiosity).Although I'm really starting to think that there are no rules and it all depends on what kind of mood the customs fella is in.I've been robbed blind on one order then nothing at all on the next.
Glad to hear it went well for you though.Any pics of the truck?

71/454 · 04-13-2007, 08:57 PM

I was thinking maybe I would write up all the info I found out and maybe it could go into the faq section. I'm a bit busy at work for a couple days, but will try to do it on sunday or monday. As to the problem with Canada customs, I still am not sure what exactly was wrong. I was telling the story to a friend of mine who used to cross the border trucking quite a bit and he stopped me short. "He said you weren't in the wrong. There are 3 things I don't do a customs and I have never had trouble. Never wear a hat, don't wear your jacket, just go in with your papers and never answer a question with a question." I answered a question with a question.
The first thing everyone asks after you say I'm exporting a vehicle is "how did you find it?" When you say internet, they assume ebay. This guy asked for my printout of my winning bid, and I said what? Then it went downhill with a couple more questions. Long story short, it got sorted.

**Already Gone** · 04-14-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollie396

I'm interested in hearing details as well (out of curiosity).Although I'm really starting to think that there are no rules and it all depends on what kind of mood the customs fella is in.I've been robbed blind on one order then nothing at all on the next.
Glad to hear it went well for you though.Any pics of the truck?

Customs Officers ,like police, have a lot of discretion when dealing with issues. That is why one Customs guy makes you pay and the other waves you through. A policeman/woman has to prove you guilty of something, where as with a Customs Officer you have to prove you didn't as opposed to them having to prove you did.

04-12-2007, 11:23 PM	#1
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	I'd like to thank a member I recently bought a truck from StevenB here on the board. Being as this was my first time importing a truck from the U.S. to Canada I was learning a lot fast. He was great with sending me the paperwork in advance saving me an extra trip, and helping me sort out a Canada customs guy. Great guy to deal with, very honest in his descriptions, and a great truck too. I would recommend dealing with him. Thanks, Dave __________________ 1972 Gmc Custom swb intercooled twin turbo 327 10.5-1 and 12 lbs of boost, Nodular iron case super t-10 4 speed with a blowproof bellhousing, 12 bolt eaton posi soon to have moser axles. 1998 Honda CR250 fully ported, case matched, milled head, vortexed carb and revalved suspension but don't forget the woody woodpecker decal kit! Things I've broken so far: 12 bolt diff saginaw 4 spd many, many pieces Aluminum case Super t-10 4 spd

04-12-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: I'd like to thank a member awesome deal man, glad to hear that all went well and i wish you goodluck with the new truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-13-2007, 12:41 AM	#4
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: I'd like to thank a member I am also interested in bringing trucks across the border, who do you contact for info? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-13-2007, 10:35 AM	#5
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: I'd like to thank a member Thanks for the kind words Dave. Hope you enjoy the truck. Now I can get the 454 in my blazer in time for summer! __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

04-13-2007, 05:36 PM	#6
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: I'd like to thank a member Maybe one of you guys would like to start a thread on the Canada message board...there's probably alot of guys interested in doing the same up here. I'm curious to know how much it cost to get a truck across the border (including all fees, etc)?

04-13-2007, 06:33 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: I'd like to thank a member It might make a good tutorial in the FAQ section. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#9
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: I'd like to thank a member Awsome to hear about another great member here __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

04-13-2007, 07:24 PM	#10
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: I'd like to thank a member I'm interested in hearing details as well (out of curiosity).Although I'm really starting to think that there are no rules and it all depends on what kind of mood the customs fella is in.I've been robbed blind on one order then nothing at all on the next. Glad to hear it went well for you though.Any pics of the truck? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

04-13-2007, 08:57 PM	#11
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Re: I'd like to thank a member I was thinking maybe I would write up all the info I found out and maybe it could go into the faq section. I'm a bit busy at work for a couple days, but will try to do it on sunday or monday. As to the problem with Canada customs, I still am not sure what exactly was wrong. I was telling the story to a friend of mine who used to cross the border trucking quite a bit and he stopped me short. "He said you weren't in the wrong. There are 3 things I don't do a customs and I have never had trouble. Never wear a hat, don't wear your jacket, just go in with your papers and never answer a question with a question." I answered a question with a question. The first thing everyone asks after you say I'm exporting a vehicle is "how did you find it?" When you say internet, they assume ebay. This guy asked for my printout of my winning bid, and I said what? Then it went downhill with a couple more questions. Long story short, it got sorted. __________________ 1972 Gmc Custom swb intercooled twin turbo 327 10.5-1 and 12 lbs of boost, Nodular iron case super t-10 4 speed with a blowproof bellhousing, 12 bolt eaton posi soon to have moser axles. 1998 Honda CR250 fully ported, case matched, milled head, vortexed carb and revalved suspension but don't forget the woody woodpecker decal kit! Things I've broken so far: 12 bolt diff saginaw 4 spd many, many pieces Aluminum case Super t-10 4 spd



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