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IMPORTING MY SHORTY
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:06 am
by legsx1
Hi - I live in NZ and I was wondering what restrictions there would be if I wanted to import my shorty GQ into Queensland.
Current specs are - 35" tyres, 2" body and suspension lift, V8 injected petrol engine, plus others that probably dont matter
Can i get my shorty GQ into Queensland legally and use it
Help would be appreicated
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:24 am
by sierrajim
Your best bet will be to talk to the Federal Department of Transport (
www.dotars.gov.au ) they're the ones that will allow the car into the country.
As to the registration of the car, you'll then need to talk to the State, QLD, and get their approval to register the vehicle.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:29 am
by RAY185
From a modifaction point of view the only problem I can see is the 35s. Throw on some smaller tyres to register it with and use your 35's as offroad only and you should be right. But I'd still follow sierrajim's advice.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:44 am
by andrew e
dont you have gu shortys over there? if so your bringing over the wrong shorty.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:51 am
by legsx1
thanks guys for your responses
No we dont have GU shortys here in NZ, my truck has quite a lot of gear on it, lower ratio diffs, 45% reduction gears in ther box, fr & rr lockers. So it is very well setup, however yes a GU shorty would be better
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:52 am
by bogged
legsx1 wrote:thanks guys for your responses
No we dont have GU shortys here in NZ,
yes there is, grey imports.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:24 am
by j-top paj
you cant take all the gear out of it and buy one over here?
how much would it cost to ship your car over here?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:36 pm
by Pinball
Try contacting a grey importer,
i know Phil Harris does mustangs and others from the states,
+617 5546-3126
Based in Qld and certified engineer for most DoT mod codes.
Spock
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:39 pm
by RUFF
Pinball wrote:Try contacting a grey importer,
i know Phil Harris does mustangs and others from the states,
+617 5546-3126
Based in Qld and certified engineer for most DoT mod codes.
Spock
Sierra Jim who was the first reply in this thread is also an importer. I think he has given him the right people to contact.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:11 pm
by Ruffy
Are you actually moving over here or just want to bring it over short term?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:22 am
by legsx1
We are thinking of moving over for 3 or 4 years and working up in Moolooaba, not sure if I would have time for 4wding, ut dont want to sell it yet