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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #105 on: December 14, 2011, 09:41:51 PM »
Maygz, bugga, just done the run down and back, gggrrr, next trip is planned for first week in March!

I use E-Go a bit, but make sure flates are well packaged.
I know pzg302 is heading to Vic  before xmas, with an engine and a diff in his ute, prob no room left though!

Anyone needing a Brisb to Melb and return next March,?? Let me know
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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #106 on: December 15, 2011, 03:42:46 PM »
Maygz, bugga, just done the run down and back, gggrrr, next trip is planned for first week in March!

I use E-Go a bit, but make sure flates are well packaged.
I know pzg302 is heading to Vic  before xmas, with an engine and a diff in his ute, prob no room left though!

Anyone needing a Brisb to Melb and return next March,?? Let me know

hey dat2kman,

have you ever shipped an engine with e-go? I've asked them a few questions but i never heard anything back..

does anyone know if you need to put the engine on a pallet or if the courier company can sort that out for you?

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #107 on: December 15, 2011, 03:52:36 PM »
yep, needs to be secured firmly on a pallet, ALL fluids drained. Jam rags in all openings.
If they see a spot of fluid drip off it, they can (and most likely will) drop it at the nearest depot and its your problem to get it.
You also need to know that a forklift or crane will be needed at both ends, so getting it dropped off at a house can be difficult.
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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #108 on: December 15, 2011, 04:22:20 PM »
Ajaxism, e-go will do it, ive done a few, yes make sure it is drained, all holes blocked incl water in outs. I get a wooden crate from a industril machine parts shop, that is just big enuf, a couple bits of vertical bits wood in bottom to hold engine uprgight, and some more bits wood jammed in either side to stop it falling over. I have a pallet jack here, and a bobcat skidsteer lader to get the crate into a truck.
E-go can be booked with a tailgate loader for either or both ends if forklift crane not avail, but ypu will need some form of whhels to move it around, maybe a couple of old kids skateboards?? Under the crate, bit of pushing and pulling rigjt down low?
I just sent a whole H190 disc braked rear end to Perth, stuck it all diagonally on a slant into one of the industrial engine crate box thingys, no issue, was able to push pull slide it around

Crates are sort of chep pallet sized, made of crappy compressed wood, i get them from a diesel engine mob here in brisbane that convert them to marine use, i also get 20 litre metal buckets of all sorts nuts bols eashers springs etc left over from said marine converting, im their "clean up service". Anyone need a shivereload of intake/exhaust studs?? The engine i sent to someone on here a while back, the crate was perfect, its in Melbourne somewhere?? Go back through some old posts to see who got it.
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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #109 on: December 15, 2011, 04:53:40 PM »
Try smartsend. I've used both e-go and smartsend and find smart send are abit cheaper with a better online tracking system. Smartsends door to door service is always cheaper when I get quotes from the two..but I reckon e-go is abit more lenient with weight and measurements as smartsend charge you if your off by even a few cm's. If you have a ebay account you get a discount aswell (smartsend)

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #110 on: December 16, 2011, 07:06:37 AM »
See I found e-go cheaper than Smartsend, but it all depends on where you are compared to their depot or drop off point etc.

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #111 on: December 16, 2011, 09:30:20 AM »
Both mick (zzzed) and i used e-go to swap motors and there wasn't any issue. I packaged up the RB20 + Gearbox, Driveshaft exhaust etc on a single pallet and pallet wrapped it super tight. They forked it off the trailer and into the back of micks truck and vice versa!! Quite cheap depot to depot too!!


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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #112 on: December 16, 2011, 12:09:23 PM »
thanks for the info all.

I dont think the seller would be willing to hunt down a pallet, wrap it and drop it off at an e-go depot.

The freight cost just isn't worth it :(

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #113 on: December 16, 2011, 12:41:50 PM »
Pay for it to be door to door through smartsend. And pallets can be found in abundance in any industrial area for free.

Pay the guy a extra $20 to tie it on a pallet and you pay and organise the shipping and foward him the consignment label..i'm sure he would reconsider.

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #114 on: December 16, 2011, 04:56:12 PM »
Pay for it to be door to door through smartsend. And pallets can be found in abundance in any industrial area for free.

Pay the guy a extra $20 to tie it on a pallet and you pay and organise the shipping and foward him the consignment label..i'm sure he would reconsider.


Smartsend door to door for a pallet @ 200KG, 120CM x 80CM x 120CM.

Tail-lift truck at both ends.

1-2 business days    $423.22


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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #115 on: January 18, 2012, 05:33:12 PM »
For the guys down Mexico way......

There is a body kit on Ebay for the new race car, I'll call it the S14 200ZX, available, but is pick up only from Campllefield that I would like to bid on.

Before I do throw a bid at it, is there anyone who is prepared to pick it up for me and maybe store it for a month or so until someone is heading north or I organise a courier?

Kit consists of front and rear bars and side skirts.

If I can twist Dat2kman's arm he maybe able to bring it back with him on his return from PI, if he has room with all the trophies won at the flat cap races  ;D, in March

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #116 on: January 18, 2012, 07:39:15 PM »
I'll be glad to help Matt..bid away..
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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #117 on: January 18, 2012, 07:43:57 PM »
Cheers Dimitri will throw a bid on now. Will let you know how I go.

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #118 on: January 18, 2012, 08:51:02 PM »
Matt, not a problem, especially in the Truckster of Lurve!
PI is on weekend of 9 to 11 march, im based in Heidleburg before and after, just need someone to get to thete, as i'll have a trailer connected, its a steep street, and cant disconnect.
Ill be heading back north early am on the wednesday after PI

Courier services extraordinaire strikes again!!!
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Group S Historic 280Z ( not a zx but a USA 280z)
Group O/T Historic Datsun Sports 2000
Group G Datsun 120y  with FJ24 fitted( ex G. Fury)
Marque Sports Datsun Fairlady 1966 -SR20DET

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #119 on: January 19, 2012, 06:51:43 AM »
Thanks to Dimitri and Jason, looks like I'll have a body kit for the 200ZX in March......

Dimitri, will PM you with details once everything is finalised, it's a buy it now auction so will get it sorted today.

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Re: AusZcar Member Courier Services - Z Courier Service
« Reply #119 on: January 19, 2012, 06:51:43 AM »