nigel bickle Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 K. So I've probably bought a fairly interesting old munter in central Finland; Lappajarvi to be precise. It's probably not up to driving back, and I'm not up to driving there, with towing gear, and back. So I'm asking the massive if they know any shippers, or have better ideas than me for transportation? I'll look at anything Here's a clue:- Ta muchly holbeck, danthecapriman, mk2_craig and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 You sure it wouldn't drive back? I'd drive it back for you; I have holiday to use up. CGSB, Tickman, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Try siert on retro rides Dutch bloke who lives there nigel bickle and Magnificent Rustbucket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 What a fucking hero!I was idly thinking that this might make a pleasant trip out for me and was looking at G maps at the route!It's 1900 miles away and involves at least a couple of ferry crossings.A very rough calculation shows over 4 solid days driving!Can't you get it looked over in Finland then drive it back with some good breakdown cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 How big/heavy is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Etukateen varatut katsastus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 What a hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 No hero, it justcompletes a set, which will fire me up to sort t'others. It's covered 250 Kms in 3 years. It's 46 years old It got " minimum welding" for the last test. Told engine gearbox good, brakes recently rebuilt but I'm not trusting the vendor. He doesn't know, just doesn't. And he wants to sell.... Likelihood of getting back under its own steam? Slim, and I'm not well enough for the nonsense that would entail. I'd drive out with the A frame, but it's a full 5 day round trip. I m really not up to that. Jon, if you're man enough.... But don't kick the doors in when it stutters to a halt on a blocked inaccessible filter. In the dark. And rain. Kms from nowhere. Cos it will. Even getting the re isn't easy. Can do it on one ferry, though.. So, open to ideas, each of which will be ruthlessly pursued till a plan forms. Thanks all eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Pay me and I'll do it with a trailer alcyonecorporation, Magnificent Rustbucket and holbeck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thanks. Have you looked at a map. You'd need to charge me the Zimbabwean National Debt.. Cheers though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nice Florian, by the way. My Piazza would be delighted to meet it. Should have b[r]ought Michiel's when I had the chance. KruJoe and nigel bickle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Yay! Spoiler. Goes with the Bellel, Bellett &117 Coop. Sort them out now. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 That dash is certainly a thing of beauty.I think you need to break up the delivery into manageable chunks, Get some one in Finland to trailer it to ferry, get someone who is travelling on that ferry as a foot passenger to drive it on and off, then trailer/a-frame it home. The logistics should be easy for a man of your capabilities, even if you are only firing on three cylinders. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Pah, beaten to it by Jon - Isuzu Florian. Here is Michiel's one: http://autoshite.com/topic/2747-the-emperors-stallion-aka-isuzu-florian-florian-snorian/ M'coli, mk2_craig, dollywobbler and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Why Isuzu based the 117 on the Florian rather than the Bellett I have no idea. CGSB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thanks. Have you looked at a map. You'd need to charge me the Zimbabwean National Debt..Cheers thoughNo but I know where Finland is... I would hire a van as i don't want to take my 18 year old 23 mpg Shogun! I have a twin axle trailer. You organise ferry crossings. I'll kip in the van. You pay fuel etc and pay me a small wage. Probably cheaper options but the offer is there KruJoe, CGSB and alcyonecorporation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 tunnel then ferry from very northern germany to helsinki its a long time and quite a few €€ on he boat tho but beats the shit outta driving looking at tallinn next year hence post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 No but I know where Finland is... I would hire a van as i don't want to take my 18 year old 23 mpg Shogun! I have a twin axle trailer. You organise ferry crossings. I'll kip in the van. You pay fuel etc and pay me a small wage. Probably cheaper options but the offer is theHey, Tom, if you need a co driveller I'd be right up for summat like that.A possible epic thingy. Photos and stuff.Hold the front beige peige an all that. Celebrity status, (bleh) book signings, Bafta awards, freebies, and a t/shirt. The bright lights of Shitewood beckon, etc,. etc,. The Moog and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Finland Finland Finland, it's the place I used to want to be. r.welfare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ok, here t'is. Prob overpriced, but find another! Thanks for all the kind offers, certainly food for thought. I hadn't meant for you to offer to collect, but I will bear that in mind. As ever, when buying a car unseen long distance logistics are everything whilst not alerting the vendor to the complexity, or want! So I need to play cool, a little aloof, until the money's paid, docs signed, and ready to go. If long distance collection becomes the only realistic option I will get back to those offering with a sensible plan. If snyone is desperate for a trip up, PM me. Otherwise I will use your kind offers as fallback - cos I think the distance makes it a prohibitive ask. Keep you posted guys. danthecapriman, M'coli, CGSB and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 You sure it wouldn't drive back? I'd drive it back for you; I have holiday to use up. SHOTGUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Pah, beaten to it by Jon - Isuzu Florian. Here is Michiel's one: http://autoshite.com/topic/2747-the-emperors-stallion-aka-isuzu-florian-florian-snorian/Blimey, I forgot all Michiel's Roflian. Is it still knocking around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ok, here t'is. Prob overpriced, but find another! image.jpeg image.jpeg Thanks for all the kind offers, certainly food for thought. I hadn't meant for you to offer to collect, but I will bear that in mind. As ever, when buying a car unseen long distance logistics are everything whilst not alerting the vendor to the complexity, or want!So I need to play cool, a little aloof, until the money's paid, docs signed, and ready to go. If long distance collection becomes the only realistic option I will get back to those offering with a sensible plan. If snyone is desperate for a trip up, PM me. Otherwise I will use your kind offers as fallback - cos I think the distance makes it a prohibitive ask. Keep you posted guys.Coz I think the distance is a "PROHIBITIVE" ask. Red bull to a rag on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantimisfit Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 My contribution... Pop in for a couple of beers if you're going by. I can ask who people around here use for shipping if you want...but deep down you know its a road trip so why waste time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 wow what a beautiful machine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 "The ROFLian does indeed get its wang out and piss all over the Pony."xBoll0x, ibid, 2005-ish mk2_craig, Dave_Q and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I've a feeling Ratdat was recently trying to work out how to get a car back from Finland. Clearly, it's where all the winning vehicles are hiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Isn't the game "My Summer Car" based in Finland? There has got to be an epic road trip involved here although that is a hellishly long way to go in a car of dubious countenance Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 This fine conveyance currently in Surrey but owned by a Brit in Copenhagen will need moving there sometime this summer so if there's an empty trailer going that way..... Dave_Q and anonymous user 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Nice Florian, by the way. My Piazza would be delighted to meet it A-frame it to you. FTFY M'coli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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