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GU SWB
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 2:01 pm
by Aus4wd
Has anyone imported or tried to import one of these? If so, what was the outcme?
Thanks
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 3:04 pm
by BobTheMonkey
I too would like to know the outcome, or any information about a GU SWB being imported, I have only herd rumors that the car needs to be of 10y/o before its able to be imported is that true, due to conflicts of interest in the local market Eg, GMH,
If so then I guess you can just sit tight and wait it out. :)
Bob
Re: GU SWB
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 9:38 pm
by bogged
Aus4wd wrote:Has anyone imported or tried to import one of these? If so, what was the outcme?
Thanks
I know someone who tried to import from NZ, but apparently Nissan put the no go on it somehow, could have been that law about close to local models or something, but yea it didnt happen..
He was quoted a price of under $40k landed in Aussie, and complied originally.
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 9:47 pm
by A1
So duz Aus 4wd want to have the first ute swb Gu to add to there collection
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 8:02 am
by Wendle
they have them in NZ, don't we have a free trade agreement or something with them??
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 6:38 pm
by BobTheMonkey
Also the car needs to be tested for Australian standards, anyone up for importing a SWB GU so they can drive it into a wall and make sure it pass's our safety standards?
Good luck
Bob
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 8:16 pm
by bogged
BobTheMonkey wrote:Also the car needs to be tested for Australian standards, anyone up for importing a SWB GU so they can drive it into a wall and make sure it pass's our safety standards?
Good luck
Bob
There was talk on this too, apparently since it meets NZ standards, it will pass AU standards, thus not needing to crash test... Also since the LWB and SWB share lots, it was the other reason it passed.
Then when we were importing grey import bikes, we had to do the rideby test etc on 1 of each model, you get that 1 bike complied, then the rest are fine!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:52 am
by Aus4wd
I have heard rumours there were troubles getting the car complianced because the body panels used weren't as tough as the LWB, not sure how true that is or how that theory was even worked out!
Love to cut one into a ute, but I think it will be unique enough as a SWB, plus my missus is hassling me already about having 3 - 2 seater cars, I think I would be shot if I made it a 4th - 2 seater.
The other option is to cut a LWB into a SWB and put on a GQ SWB chassis, that's if we can't import a GU SWB.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:29 pm
by Robbo
No probs I will sell you my gu wagon for 40K & you can cut it up if you want. Hey its got lockers & stuff.
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 12:06 am
by bogged
Aus4wd wrote: The other option is to cut a LWB into a SWB and put on a GQ SWB chassis, that's if we can't import a GU SWB.
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Apparently there are 2 in South Aust, GU cut down LWB to Shortys...
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 6:04 pm
by roly
like this?
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:11 pm
by MQ080
That's does look good Roly!
Hey what's the go with yours there days? Did you end up selling it?
Shannon
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:08 pm
by 80diesel4play
[quote="Aus4wd"]
Love to cut one into a ute, but I think it will be unique enough as a SWB, plus my missus is hassling me already about having 3 - 2 seater cars, I think I would be shot if I made it a 4th - 2 seater.
quote]
C'mon Sandy - tell us the truth - is the missus getting clucky? Not breeding season is it????
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:16 pm
by Mav Chick
No it's not breeding season Paulo!
If I was getting clucky we would be buying a wagon not a shorty, but I think we will end up with a wagon, but not for the baby factor! Just because they will be easier to find...