Shipping from UK to USA
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Does anyone have recent experience shipping a chassis or body from the UK to the USA?
I'm considering the purchase of a 26R body and accessories from Kelvedon and would like to know what options are available.
Would anyone be interested in sharing a 20 ft. container to the USA east coast?
Can anyone recommend a good shipper/broker?
Thanks,
Bill
I'm considering the purchase of a 26R body and accessories from Kelvedon and would like to know what options are available.
Would anyone be interested in sharing a 20 ft. container to the USA east coast?
Can anyone recommend a good shipper/broker?
Thanks,
Bill
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Im on the west coast, but may be interested in bring a car over,
James
Please let me know what the cost would be.
James
Please let me know what the cost would be.
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I might be interested in sharing a 20' container to the East coast - but it would have to be in the next month or so. I'm about to bring over a BIG crate packed with goodies for a '60 Elite I'm restoring (engine, transmission supsension, brakes, trim etc.) Sharing a container might be a cheaper option for me.
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Bill,
I've considered a new 26R body also. If possible, please PM me with what this might cost from Kelvadon. Maybe we can get better pricing on two. Thank you.
Frank
I've considered a new 26R body also. If possible, please PM me with what this might cost from Kelvadon. Maybe we can get better pricing on two. Thank you.
Frank
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Thanks for the interest guys.
Kelvedon, at Bourne Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, where I will likely purchase the body, appears to be about 75 miles north of London. The key would be consolidating shipment prior to ocean shipment to Port of NY or northern NJ. Inland shipping would be extra, along with brokerage fees and customs fees.
One forum member sent me a PM saying he has a contact that has done shipments from the UK to the USA. I've asked that he contact me.
Bill
Kelvedon, at Bourne Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, where I will likely purchase the body, appears to be about 75 miles north of London. The key would be consolidating shipment prior to ocean shipment to Port of NY or northern NJ. Inland shipping would be extra, along with brokerage fees and customs fees.
One forum member sent me a PM saying he has a contact that has done shipments from the UK to the USA. I've asked that he contact me.
Bill
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Bill:
Have you spoken with the vendor? Unless you're buying from a private party I'd expect they have people they have worked with and recommend.
When I ordered a chassis from Tony Thompson they suggested a crater and a shipper and oversaw the process.
Because the crate was so large I filled it up with bulky/fragile parts I'd want one day (hardtop, spare windscreens, etc. It seemed a good idea at the time, but then I had a shed full of bulky items, some of which I've now sold on.
Everything arrived in perfect condition, in part, I think, because the crater knew what they were doing.
Regards,
Patrick
Have you spoken with the vendor? Unless you're buying from a private party I'd expect they have people they have worked with and recommend.
When I ordered a chassis from Tony Thompson they suggested a crater and a shipper and oversaw the process.
Because the crate was so large I filled it up with bulky/fragile parts I'd want one day (hardtop, spare windscreens, etc. It seemed a good idea at the time, but then I had a shed full of bulky items, some of which I've now sold on.
Everything arrived in perfect condition, in part, I think, because the crater knew what they were doing.
Regards,
Patrick
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Hi Patrick.
I'm waiting for Paul at Kelvedon to get back to me on a shipping estimate. He recently bought the business and is up to his eyeballs in alligators during the holiday season.
Your plan is what I am thinking too. Unfortunately, not all items I want, come for one source. For instance, I would like to include an S2 dash cover from the type26register, perhaps some missing parts from Voights for my gear box, like a gear shift lever and output shaft, and a 26R header from TTR. The more I can add in to the shipment, the more I can potentially defray costs.
A second body or a couple of frames would likely be very helpful.
Bill
I'm waiting for Paul at Kelvedon to get back to me on a shipping estimate. He recently bought the business and is up to his eyeballs in alligators during the holiday season.
Your plan is what I am thinking too. Unfortunately, not all items I want, come for one source. For instance, I would like to include an S2 dash cover from the type26register, perhaps some missing parts from Voights for my gear box, like a gear shift lever and output shaft, and a 26R header from TTR. The more I can add in to the shipment, the more I can potentially defray costs.
A second body or a couple of frames would likely be very helpful.
Bill
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Maybe there should be a West Coast container as well. If it all goes to the East coast a lot of stuff would need to be shipped again to the West Coast.
I too have been thinking of ordering some parts, but they would come from several places, like TTR, Spyder, 26 Register, etc. Not enough to fill a container, but maybe a good size crate.
I too have been thinking of ordering some parts, but they would come from several places, like TTR, Spyder, 26 Register, etc. Not enough to fill a container, but maybe a good size crate.
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I may be interested in a couple of chassis' from TTR shipped to East Coast.
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Thanks Chris. What does your time line look like? Do you think Ray at RDE might be interested in hopping on board? He's in Quakertown, PA. Where are you?
If you are serious, we can discuss details by email.
It appears Kelvedon and TTR are both north of London, about 30-miles apart. I wonder if one or the other would consolidate shipment for us. I suspect my body, doors, etc., and your chassis or two would fit in a 20 foot container and still have room available.
I also wonder if they both get their frames from a common source? There can't be too many folks making chasses.
Bill
If you are serious, we can discuss details by email.
It appears Kelvedon and TTR are both north of London, about 30-miles apart. I wonder if one or the other would consolidate shipment for us. I suspect my body, doors, etc., and your chassis or two would fit in a 20 foot container and still have room available.
I also wonder if they both get their frames from a common source? There can't be too many folks making chasses.
Bill
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Thank you for that elancoupe,
I wish we had confirmation from another source or two. I wonder if that is also true of bodies? I don't believe Miles, at Fiberglass Services, has email. How is it that a company in today's world doesn't have email? Voights is the same way.
If all chasses and frames came from the same vendor, then the discriminators would be price, shipping, and service among the different retailers. On the other hand, one might get a better price if purchased directly from the manufacturer.
Anybody have contacts with Miles?
Bill
I wish we had confirmation from another source or two. I wonder if that is also true of bodies? I don't believe Miles, at Fiberglass Services, has email. How is it that a company in today's world doesn't have email? Voights is the same way.
If all chasses and frames came from the same vendor, then the discriminators would be price, shipping, and service among the different retailers. On the other hand, one might get a better price if purchased directly from the manufacturer.
Anybody have contacts with Miles?
Bill
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On a side note out of interest, do any of the US suppliers offer replacement chassis?
Would have thought it might make sense to order a few at a time to reduce the shipping costs UK to US. Probably expensive and also hassle to ship within the US so might not turn out that much cheaper.
Would have thought it might make sense to order a few at a time to reduce the shipping costs UK to US. Probably expensive and also hassle to ship within the US so might not turn out that much cheaper.
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Hi mbell.
I suspect it's a big enchilada to sit on until someone wants to buy one. I believe a commercial holder/retailer also has to pay taxes on inventory, but I'm not a business type, so don't know for sure. I also don't know how big the Lotus replacement body and chassis market really is.
Several years ago, when I ordered a replacement chassis, I was lucky to hook up with Lee Chapman Racing on a container shipment. It wasn't cheap, but much better than I could have done individually. I have no idea on how he apportioned costs.
Bill
I suspect it's a big enchilada to sit on until someone wants to buy one. I believe a commercial holder/retailer also has to pay taxes on inventory, but I'm not a business type, so don't know for sure. I also don't know how big the Lotus replacement body and chassis market really is.
Several years ago, when I ordered a replacement chassis, I was lucky to hook up with Lee Chapman Racing on a container shipment. It wasn't cheap, but much better than I could have done individually. I have no idea on how he apportioned costs.
Bill
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