Three newest family members arrive...

Wednesday 7th November - 2018

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.

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 !!!

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.

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