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11-28-2014, 12:38 AM
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Hiya all from NZ.
Hi all.
I have recently shipped from the USA over to New Zealand a 1987 GMC Sierra stepside auto 305 V8. This is my first truck and love it. I recently got it complied to be allowed on NZ roads. So far I have replaced the water pump, thermostat and brakes. It drives great but I am sure in time I will have some questions to ask. I bought it to do up as I drive it over the summer. Any way just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. Cheers........Kameran Last edited by muncher; 11-28-2014 at 12:45 AM. |
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11-28-2014, 01:15 AM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Cool and Welcome.
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11-28-2014, 01:49 AM
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At the body shop.
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
You have come to the right place. The amount of knowledge here amazes me. And I thought I knew these trucks.
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11-28-2014, 09:09 AM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Looks like a nice truck. I love the smaller Euro plate to fit the US plate area. This is a great site to be on, lot's of info here.
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11-28-2014, 10:44 AM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
welcome to the show ....
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11-28-2014, 10:46 AM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Welcome Kameran!!
Nice red truck with the left hand tiller! You'll have fun overtaking with that! Awesome city you live in. I toured there for 4 hours once on my way to Rotorua. I said I was just lookin' about but the wife said we were lost! Enjoy your summer!! |
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11-28-2014, 04:53 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Thanks for the welcome guys. Really looking forward to working on it.
Geezer hope you liked the unique smell from Rotorua!! |
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11-28-2014, 05:39 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Rotorua was one of our favourite places. It came in second behind Hotwater Beach!
The unique smell was minor compared to where I worked at the time. I worked in a sour gas plant in Alberta where h2s and so2 where normal smells. Enjoy your summer, especially xmas on the beach!! |
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11-28-2014, 05:52 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
I am originally from UK. Been in NZ 10yrs now. It takes a bit of getting used to a Summer Xmas.
Christmas BBQ on the beach...........
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11-28-2014, 08:33 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Good looking truck,nice rims & tires too & Welcome!!
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11-28-2014, 08:38 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Welcome, sweet ride! Love the wheels.
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11-28-2014, 09:01 PM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Sweet truck. I did a semester in Christchurch a few years ago. Was there for the big earthquake. Do you mind if I ask what it took to get the truck from the US to NZ? I've always wondered what I would need to do to get my GTO over there if I ever came back and decided not to leave, which almost happened a few years ago!! Have fun with your new truck!
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11-29-2014, 02:15 AM
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Re: Hiya all from NZ.
Thanks again guys.
Orion. This is the 3rd vehicle I have imported to NZ. Not had problems with any of them. I think as long as the vehicle is stock standard and all paper work is in order. No crash repairs, wild modding etc. Then you should be sweet. The main things I have had to change here are the brakes. Always seem to get pulled up on them. No big thing. Bushes here and there too. I have found a great shipping company also a contact who brings in US cars regularly. This helps keep the whole process as stress free as possible. So if you are tempted then I would say go for it! |
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