paulbrook Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi allCan anyone out there help with shipping a derilict Mack AC dumper from Bloomingburg, NY to a suitable seaport and then on to the United Kingdom? If so, I would greatly appreciate it! It is on wheels, but will need some tender loving care to move it.I am a (very) new member and am looking forward to using this forum, I will post an introduction and some phots of my current vehicles soon. To those who might have an issue with a truck like an AC goung out of the States I apologise - sort of. It is the second chain-drive I have owned, the first being a FN - rare enough in the US, let alone UK, which is where it came in 1941 and where it stayed till I came across it. I made a big mistake many years ago by selling it, and have regretted it ever since. So when the AC came up, well, I thought that I deserved it! Besides, it can keep my British built Dodge fire truck (still being restored) and the Allis Chalmers U that my grandfather bough new and imported in 1938 company. So no hard feelings folks? Thanks in advance for any help.Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3576-shipping-to-uk-help-or-advice-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hi allCan anyone out there help with shipping a derilict Mack AC dumper from Bloomingburg, NY to a suitable seaport and then on to the United Kingdom? If so, I would greatly appreciate it! It is on wheels, but will need some tender loving care to move it.I am a (very) new member and am looking forward to using this forum, I will post an introduction and some phots of my current vehicles soon. To those who might have an issue with a truck like an AC goung out of the States I apologise - sort of. It is the second chain-drive I have owned, the first being a FN - rare enough in the US, let alone UK, which is where it came in 1941 and where it stayed till I came across it. I made a big mistake many years ago by selling it, and have regretted it ever since. So when the AC came up, well, I thought that I deserved it! Besides, it can keep my British built Dodge fire truck (still being restored) and the Allis Chalmers U that my grandfather bough new and imported in 1938 company. So no hard feelings folks? Thanks in advance for any help.Paulsorry,I can't help you with that,but certainly no hard feelings. We don't seem to have many friends anymore except the British,Australians,and Canadians...and I ain't too sure about them Canadians! (just kidding!) We're all truck lovers here,all like brothers-we may disagree but we get along Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3576-shipping-to-uk-help-or-advice-needed/#findComment-18260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Paul,I would think that you might want to contact a freight expeditor.Someone who handles the paperwork, containerization, customs andshipping for a fixed fee. In the late 80's, I was involved in some international importation and exporting of aircraft,both assembled & flying, and disassembled in containers. We found that a knowledgeable expert is worth his weight in gold. Shop around for exactly what you expect.Another idea might be to contact some of the larger used truck & parts dealers in New York to see if they might help. Most of the used heavy trucks and a lot of used parts are being exported from the US by these dealers.However, for my money, my first choice would still be the expeditor/forwarder.Just be very sure that you are clear as to your expectations, and very clear as tohow you want the vehicle handled. A lot of damage can occur quickly by some careless handler along the way.Good Luck.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3576-shipping-to-uk-help-or-advice-needed/#findComment-18274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks for the vote of confidence and the sound advice. A while has passed since the original post and I have started to make a little progress, and I agree with the sentiments expressed over handling the truck, it is in a fairly sorry state to begin with and I don't want it to be worse at the end of the trip than it already is.I will post some pictures as soon as I can and keep folks up to date. In the meantime wish me luck with shipping! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3576-shipping-to-uk-help-or-advice-needed/#findComment-18384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotrekker Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks for the vote of confidence and the sound advice. A while has passed since the original post and I have started to make a little progress, and I agree with the sentiments expressed over handling the truck, it is in a fairly sorry state to begin with and I don't want it to be worse at the end of the trip than it already is.I will post some pictures as soon as I can and keep folks up to date. In the meantime wish me luck with shipping!Hi PaulYou might look at Specialized Transport Group in Bedford UK, website is www.stg.ltd.uk. Contact Andy Park.They can (and do) move anything to anywhere worldwide. Good LuckSotrekker Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3576-shipping-to-uk-help-or-advice-needed/#findComment-18479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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