| Olga The dice is cast [message #244653] |
Sat, 22 March 2014 11:10  |
appie
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Just had a very pleasant conversation with Dick Paterson and ordered a new engine for Olga.
It will come with a iron intake and a qjet as well as a springfield ignition
I expect her to behave as a calf on a spring field.
Yes it is expensiv, but it make me feel confident when we embark on our longtime travel.
Dick also gave me a possible explanation for Olgas troulble:
he says that installing manifolds is a very tricky business, and if enough care is not take they will leak cooling fluid, thus ruining the engine.
Olga has a new edelbrock manifold and carb
Well we will not be rolling before sometime in may, but there is still lots to do.
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: [GMCnet] Olga The dice is cast [message #244685 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sat, 22 March 2014 16:15  |
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USAussie
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Appie,
You've made a good decision, I am confident you will get many happy, reliable miles out of your Paterson engine.
Are you going to ship your engine back to him or is he going to provide you with a core?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: lenze middelberg
Just had a very pleasant conversation with Dick Paterson and ordered a new engine for Olga.
It will come with a iron intake and a qjet as well as a springfield ignition
I expect her to behave as a calf on a spring field.
Yes it is expensiv, but it make me feel confident when we embark on our longtime travel.
Dick also gave me a possible explanation for Olgas troulble:
he says that installing manifolds is a very tricky business, and if enough care is not take they will leak cooling fluid, thus
ruining the engine
Well we will not be rolling before sometime in may, but there is still lots to do.
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Appie
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244718 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sat, 22 March 2014 21:32 |
kerry pinkerton
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Appie, I drove a stretch coach with a Paterson engine this week and was astounded by the power and smoothness.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244720 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sat, 22 March 2014 21:51 |
Ken Burton
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Appie,
You can not go wrong with any engine built by Dick Paterson.
You made good decision.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244731 is a reply to message #244720] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 00:38 |
appie
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Thank you all for your encouragement. Dick was so good to talk with
He takes 400 for a core I wish I could have the new one send here for 400
Now I just have to wait for 5 weeks Its a bit like christmas
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244733 is a reply to message #244731] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 02:09 |
Ken Burton
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I do not know of a cheap way to send something that heavy to Europe. I think there are consolidators that take in shipments from various people and put them in one container. You might have to go to Hamburg or something like that to pick it up.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Olga The dice is cast [message #244735 is a reply to message #244731] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 02:24 |
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USAussie
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Appie,
There are guys here in Australia that consolidate hot rod parts in Los Angeles and ship 40 ft containers to Sydney, Melbourne, and
Brisbane.
If you want to try that I'd suggest you try Google, maybe you'll find someone doing the same thing for a port city in Europe
somewhere. Try Hot Rod clubs they might know someone.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: lenze middelberg
Thank you all for your encouragement. Dick was so good to talk with
He takes 400 for a core I wish I could have the new one send here for 400
Now I just have to wait for 5 weeks Its a bit like christmas
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244737 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 03:03 |
appie
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Yes I have a company I use in the states, virginia. (shopusa.com)They fly once a week
I just seems a bit silly to ship from Toronto to Virginia by truck to fly it to europe. Especialy as I am on a deadline
But that still is a option
Anyway Dick offfered to get some quotes out of Toronto, and yes I can pick it up in Hamborg or Copenhagen myselv
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: [GMCnet] Olga The dice is cast [message #244749 is a reply to message #244746] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 09:11 |
Kingsley Coach
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Appie
*I hope you are a young man, otherwise that Patterson engine is liable to
out live you* ! <g>
Mike in NS
On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Appie,
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> AIR FREIGHT?
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> I just checked and the UPS air freight rate to Denmark was $9.71 per pound.
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> A 455 Olds weighs a bit over 600 lbs.
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> I sure hope Dick can find you a deal!
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: lenze middelberg
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> Yes I have a company I use in the states, virginia. (shopusa.com)They
> fly once a week
> I just seems a bit silly to ship from Toronto to Virginia by truck to fly
> it to europe. Especialy as I am on a deadline
> But that still is a option
> Anyway Dick offfered to get some quotes out of Toronto, and yes I can pick
> it up in Hamborg or Copenhagen myselv
> --
> Appie
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244750 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 09:21 |
JohnL455
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That's a good move. The carb and distributor should be setup and tuned to rhe hard parts. Drop in and enjoy. Next best thing to buying Dick a flight over the pond.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244751 is a reply to message #244653] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 09:22 |
appie
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yes I am young, only 59 !
UPs is a very expensive company
Dick says it os 500 pound and 32 x 32 32 "
I can have it flewn from Virginia for about 1000 usd
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244754 is a reply to message #244752] |
Sun, 23 March 2014 09:30 |
appie
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I sold my house as per july 1th Dick is having the engine ready beginning of may
You see that quite a dealine and 6 weeks on sea is not a option
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244833 is a reply to message #244653] |
Mon, 24 March 2014 07:14 |
appie
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Just got a airfreight rate Toronto to Billund airport (denmark) 695 CAD
That is good! and only 100 Mls from me
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244834 is a reply to message #244653] |
Mon, 24 March 2014 07:25 |
kerry pinkerton
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Wow, I don't ship that much to Europe but do in the US and that strikes me as a really good price for air freight.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244838 is a reply to message #244653] |
Mon, 24 March 2014 09:35 |
appie
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YES I am happy CAD 2.10 per kilo plus charges
There might by local airport charges
Look here www. a1freightforwarding .com
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Olga The dice is cast [message #244841 is a reply to message #244838] |
Mon, 24 March 2014 10:06 |
Ken Burton
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I wonder how long they would take to send it by sea. I ran the estimater and it quoted is under $300 to Copenhagen.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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