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68 50th · 05-12-2005, 01:10 PM

Now finally my truck has arrived to Sweden. I bought it in California in January this year and it was delivered to the shipping company in January the 24th. Normally the shipping is about 8 weeks but something went wrong so it ended up being about 16 weeks.
I will be leaving my house tomorrow morning and drive the 300 miles to Gothenburg where the truck is and pay for the shipping, customs and taxes and then drive the truck the 300 miles back home.
A couple of pics from when I last saw it when I left it at the shipping company.

71swb4x4 · 05-12-2005, 01:16 PM

Maybe 'Pimp My Ride' stole it for eight weeks and it will show up as the 'Pink Cowboy' truck.

Seriously though, you must be pumped. That is a very sharp truck!

laplander · 05-12-2005, 01:33 PM

That's cool to see vintage American iron across the pond. That must have been a pain in the butt getting all of the shipping and details taken care of. And here I complain when I have to drive 20 miles into town for what I want. LOL.

Nik

Joe67 · 05-12-2005, 01:52 PM

Cool -

68 50th · 05-12-2005, 03:56 PM

It maybe takes a little more effort to get the truck you want over here but now when it is here soon it is sure worth it.
I really hope to find it in the same shape I left it but if "Pimp My Ride" stole it for eight weeks I probably wonÂ´t recognize it

OhioChevy · 05-12-2005, 05:52 PM

Congratulation on your new ride. Nice looking truck.

Don

blazerparts · 05-12-2005, 05:59 PM

sounds like that truck will have a good home

1STtimePRo'71 · 05-12-2005, 06:49 PM

Congrats. What would it cost to ship an old Chevy overseas?

powell72 · 05-12-2005, 07:02 PM

It's been so long it's a good thing you have pictures so you will recognize it.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-12-2005, 08:22 PM

Gothenburg? Hey, I've been there!

Really, when I was in the Navy I went there (about 20 years ago).

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 12:12 AM

Thank you all for your replies.

1STtimePRo'71 Congrats. What would it cost to ship an old Chevy overseas?

In this link you will find all the expenses involved in the shipping:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154392

IÂ´m leaving for Gothenburg in few minutes, time is 06,10 AM here in Sweden now when IÂ´m posting this.
I will let you know how everything turned out when IÂ´m back

Thanks

Edmond · 05-13-2005, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

Thank you all for your replies.

IÂ´m leaving for Gothenburg in few minutes, time is 06,10 AM here in Sweden now when IÂ´m posting this.
I will let you know how everything turned out when IÂ´m back

Thanks

Have a save journey Mats.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well.
Take care.

Cya,
Edmond

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 06:54 PM

Back home again after 18 hours, itÂ´s now Saturday 00,30am here.
Everything went well. The engine started right away and it drove beautifully all the 300 miles back home.
I will take some better pictures tomorrow.

Unloading the truck out of the container.

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 06:55 PM

A break on the way back home.

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 06:57 PM

Back home in the garage.

68w/sbc406 · 05-13-2005, 07:04 PM

sweet. now you just have to get parts for it

nice to see people buying our old trucks

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

sweet. now you just have to get parts for it

nice to see people buying our old trucks

Yes, now the first fun parts is finished: searching for it, finding it and bring it home. I think the next part, searching for parts and restore it is even more enjoyable.

*dtlilly* · 05-13-2005, 07:21 PM

Mats, Congratulations on the successful journey! Did you get that Z28 from the States as well?

<EDIT, just another question>

Why did you decide on a 3/4 ton truck?

*Randy70C-10* · 05-13-2005, 07:29 PM

Great to see that everything went smooth, congrats on your new truck! Very nice!!

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 07:36 PM

Thanks dtlilly and Randy70C-10,

As a matter fact I found the Z28 in Germany, that is pretty unusual but I was lucky to find one there.

68 50th · 05-13-2005, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtlilly

Why did you decide on a 3/4 ton truck?

I wanted a 1/2 ton but when I came across this one it just felt right. I still want a 1/2 so if I buy another truck it will probaly be a 1/2 ton.

1STtimePRo'71 · 05-14-2005, 01:02 AM

Mats, What great pictures. You look like the happiest man in the universe. I'm glad she ran good for you and you made it home safe. Good Luck with your new "baby."

68 50th · 05-14-2005, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

You look like the happiest man in the universe.

I guess I am.
After a few hours sleep itÂ´s now Saturday morning here and I will go to the garage and unload all the stuff in the bed that I bought in US. ItÂ´s like Christmas day again.

68w/sbc406 · 05-14-2005, 01:31 AM

christmas in may. atleast its not friday the 13th there anymore. i only got an hour and a half of it left

68 50th · 05-14-2005, 01:43 AM

Yes, I guess I should be happy that the road trip turned out so good although it was friday 13th and everything.

05-12-2005, 01:10 PM	#1
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Going to pick up my truck tomorrow Now finally my truck has arrived to Sweden. I bought it in California in January this year and it was delivered to the shipping company in January the 24th. Normally the shipping is about 8 weeks but something went wrong so it ended up being about 16 weeks. I will be leaving my house tomorrow morning and drive the 300 miles to Gothenburg where the truck is and pay for the shipping, customs and taxes and then drive the truck the 300 miles back home. A couple of pics from when I last saw it when I left it at the shipping company. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-12-2005, 01:16 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Maybe 'Pimp My Ride' stole it for eight weeks and it will show up as the 'Pink Cowboy' truck. Seriously though, you must be pumped. That is a very sharp truck! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-12-2005, 01:52 PM	#4
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05-12-2005, 03:56 PM	#5
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	It maybe takes a little more effort to get the truck you want over here but now when it is here soon it is sure worth it. I really hope to find it in the same shape I left it but if "Pimp My Ride" stole it for eight weeks I probably wonÂ´t recognize it __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-12-2005, 05:59 PM	#7
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	sounds like that truck will have a good home __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

05-12-2005, 01:33 PM	#3
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	That's cool to see vintage American iron across the pond. That must have been a pain in the butt getting all of the shipping and details taken care of. And here I complain when I have to drive 20 miles into town for what I want. LOL. Nik

05-12-2005, 05:52 PM	#6
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Congratulation on your new ride. Nice looking truck. Don

05-12-2005, 06:49 PM	#8
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Congrats. What would it cost to ship an old Chevy overseas? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

05-12-2005, 07:02 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	It's been so long it's a good thing you have pictures so you will recognize it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-12-2005, 08:22 PM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Gothenburg? Hey, I've been there! Really, when I was in the Navy I went there (about 20 years ago).

05-13-2005, 12:12 AM	#11
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Thank you all for your replies. 1STtimePRo'71 Congrats. What would it cost to ship an old Chevy overseas? In this link you will find all the expenses involved in the shipping:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154392 IÂ´m leaving for Gothenburg in few minutes, time is 06,10 AM here in Sweden now when IÂ´m posting this. I will let you know how everything turned out when IÂ´m back Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-13-2005, 06:54 PM	#13
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Back home again after 18 hours, itÂ´s now Saturday 00,30am here. Everything went well. The engine started right away and it drove beautifully all the 300 miles back home. I will take some better pictures tomorrow. Unloading the truck out of the container. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-13-2005, 06:55 PM	#14
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	A break on the way back home. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-13-2005, 06:57 PM	#15
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Back home in the garage. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-13-2005, 07:04 PM	#16
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	sweet. now you just have to get parts for it nice to see people buying our old trucks __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler



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05-13-2005, 07:21 PM	#18
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Mats, Congratulations on the successful journey! Did you get that Z28 from the States as well? <EDIT, just another question> Why did you decide on a 3/4 ton truck? Last edited by dtlilly; 05-13-2005 at 07:23 PM. Reason: <why?>

05-13-2005, 07:29 PM	#19
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Great to see that everything went smooth, congrats on your new truck! Very nice!!

05-13-2005, 07:36 PM	#20
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Thanks dtlilly and Randy70C-10, As a matter fact I found the Z28 in Germany, that is pretty unusual but I was lucky to find one there. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-14-2005, 01:02 AM	#22
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Mats, What great pictures. You look like the happiest man in the universe. I'm glad she ran good for you and you made it home safe. Good Luck with your new "baby." __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

05-14-2005, 01:31 AM	#24
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	christmas in may. atleast its not friday the 13th there anymore. i only got an hour and a half of it left __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-14-2005, 01:43 AM	#25
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Yes, I guess I should be happy that the road trip turned out so good although it was friday 13th and everything. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

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