Another first...Australia

[Fran Hall RCR]

Whats up Dalton....no single malt....no wonder you sound upset.

[Fran Hall RCR]

Chris,

I have sent you a couple of emails since we spoke but no reply...also included are the tracking numbers for your parts...let me know if they are getting through..

[flatchat(Chris)]

Great excitement today!--- at 8:49 am some parts finally arrived from RCR, only 5 months from the request.
(at this stage, am unimpressed with logistics between US and Aus)
I've sent stuff to US or Europe via post under 20Kg and it is delivered with in 7 -10 days.
RCR sends this stuff last August --3 months elaps --press some buttons at RCR --Fran hears me crying and I'm touched by his generosity as he sends some more of the same-- it arrives at Brisbane depot 23/12/07--"clearence delay"-- no one to talk to as I'm O/S(customs querie) --3/1/08 returned to sender (Fedex policy)--- I return from O/S 13/1/08-- raise the "where's me stuff" at RCR --Fran intercepts it at Michigan and resends it to Aus. again --17/1/08 arrives at Sydney depot --customs request itemised invoice from RCR ---25/1/08 Fedex/customs require $270 aud dutys and fees to release ( this fee can be disputed )-- I cough up and they dutifully deliver --the rest is history -- bunch o' cock heads
Anyway, it is here and is of quality workmanship and nice and shiny
"Thanks Fran" , after all these logistical dramas I really appreciate any thing you send

[Fran Hall RCR]

Hallelujah......my pleasure Chris,

Having been on the receiving end of those parts bouncing back twice due to red tape politics...you now know what I deal with on a daily basis...

Sending those parts was a bloody nightmare but I am sure we have the process licked now......bribery seems to work the best...

[Pete.]

Bribery is a time honoured way of getting things done. Years ago when I was involved with importing photo copiers and there was a "hold up" at the docks, the hold up was always quickly solved by someone turning up with a brown paper bag full of cash.

[Richard O'Clery]

Originally Posted by Pete

Bribery is a time honoured way of getting things done. Years ago when I was involved with importing photo copiers and there was a "hold up" at the docks, the hold up was always quickly solved by someone turning up with a brown paper bag full of cash.

So that's how you afforded your cars!

[flatchat(Chris)]

Finally found a couple of almost Lola wheels , they're 15x10 Mg (by Rebel Australia --but no longer in business) there's more out there some where

[Richard O'Clery]

Well found, Chris - pity they're out of business.

Are you going to paint the milled edges back? They will look very 'Lola'.

[flatchat(Chris)]

Been a while --almost forgot where me post was --a bit more fiddleing --but it is progress. It's a roller, now to fit the rear clip --and its off to the plumbing shop for some exhaust pipes --$$$$

[Richard O'Clery]

Very nice work, Chris.

Keep them pics coming!

[Ron Earp]

Hey Chris,

The wheels look great, do you know much about the offset and so on? I'll need to replace my knock ons with some bolt ons and am interested in what will fit up. Did you make your own half shafts for what looks like a 930?

Ron

[flatchat(Chris)]

Ron , the wheels are 15"dia. x 10"& 8" bolt up face is about central--bolt PCD just happens to be 4.75" (corvette) --they were a locally (Aust) made item from the '70s thru to late '90s --now suddenly they've become rare ?
The CV shafts are a common GM product that I have shortened --not sure if its gonna work yet

[flatchat(Chris)]

Beetling along ---exhausts done

[Fran Hall RCR]

Cool......LS power will make you smile...I know mine does.

[Craig White]

Trevor did a great job of your exhaust.

Looking good.

[JohnC]

Chris,
Are those RCR uprights? They look like they are cast.

[Fran Hall RCR]

They are not RCR......
Chris chose some wheels that were not suited to the stock RCR suspension...and as he is pals with DRB. and makes parts for them he was able to modify things and use them to allow wheel fitment/clearance.