What a Day!!! It also happened to be the Mid-Term elections in the USA. (US time).
Yesterday, l took delivery of the three newest members to the Warburton family. As you can see by the following photographs taken outside the warehouse here in Sydney.
Yesterday, l took delivery of the three newest members to the Warburton family. As you can see by the following photographs taken outside the warehouse here in Sydney.
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| On the trailer after arrival from the US and Australian Border Force clearance 1931 Model A Ford 4-door, slant window, Town Sedan |
Last time l was with the family was way back in Compton, Los Angeles (on 17th August, 2018) when l finally delivered my Babies to the Ocean Freight terminal for Asbestos testing before they were then packed into a 40ft container for shipping to Australia.
l must admit that l was very anxious to see if my precious cargo had arrived unscathed after their epic 7,500 mile journey across the vast Pacific Ocean. Yes, l am pleased to report that the unaccompanied children arrived safe & sound with out any damage.
Remember all the trouble that l went to regarding the removal of 'Asbestos' from my vehicles. Well let me tell you !!!
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| Newly arrived into Australia; 1964 Plymouth/Valiant 2-door, 3-speed, manual sedan. (in Turquoise). A very rare vehicle in Australia. |
The company that l used in Los Angeles, guaranteed that once they had cleared my vehicles in LA to the Australian Border Force requirements, l would have no problems with the vehicles entering Australia. Sure enough, my three vehicles passed the authorities here in Sydney with flying colours.
Certain people told me that l was going overboard with my preparations regarding the removal of 'Asbestos', however let me assure you all that it sure was a good feeling not to have the worry of the Authorities slapping a $7,000.00 fine (per vehicle) plus all the other charges that could have come my way if they did not pass muster here in Aussie.
May be l did go overboard with the preparation of my vehicles before they departed LA however - l have also spoken to a couple of chaps here in Sydney that took a punt on their vehicles not being tested once they arrived here. Shock! Shock! Horror!
Guess what? Their vehicles were inspected on arrival into Sydney & they are now in all sorts of shit including huge fines.
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| My 1930 AA Ford Truck with dual rear wheels. |
l am very glad that l did it my way, because l can no longer afford to loose any more hair.
Now that l have the vehicles are here and safe & sound in my hot hands l will go about putting them all back together (brakes, engines, clutches, heads, manifold gaskets, etc, etc) before registering them so that l can start driving & enjoying them hopefully before Christmas.
Just to refresh your memories about the new members to the Warburton clan, they are:
1) 1964 Plymouth/Valiant 2-door, 3-speed, manual sedan. (Turquoise). Very rare vehicle.
2) 1930 AA Ford Truck with dual rear wheels.
3) 1931 Model A Ford 4-door, slant window, Town Sedan.
In summary, yes, it has been a long drawn out adventure. It all started way back in Santa Clarita in California at the Independence Day Parade on the 4th of July 2018, when l purchased the AA Ford Truck - I was on my way back to Phoenix from the 2018 Model A Ford Rally held in Reno, Nevada.
Now that this experience is behind me, l am looking forward to the next one that l hope is not that far around the corner.
Just remember!!! - 'Adventure before Dementia'.
Hope you enjoyed the story.
Cheers for now
Warbo
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