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pontiacstogo 03-29-2021 09:04 PM

The big move begins...
 
Bike and car loaded and heading to New Jersey. Then into a container for the long boat ride to NZ. What could possibly go wrong?

https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...TA_Move_30.jpg

tom s 03-29-2021 09:05 PM

Are you going to NZ?Tom

pontiacstogo 03-29-2021 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tom s (Post 6237929)
Are you going to NZ?Tom

Yes - sold the house and most of the contents. My wife is already there (in her 4th day of managed isolation). I'm heading out on April 13th. Looking forward to a change of pace.

tom s 03-29-2021 09:22 PM

What part?I spent 3 weeks down there a few years ago.LOVED it.Be careful of the one lane bridges!Tom

Chief of the 60's 03-29-2021 09:26 PM

LOL!

Well, that's one way and the best way to get away from all the B.S.

Good luck!

sdbob 03-29-2021 09:37 PM

Good luck. Best wishes. Pa to NZ hmm.climate change I guess.

Half-Inch Stud 03-29-2021 09:40 PM

Been driving weekly through Holidaysburg to Holiday Bowl in Altoona. Any old Pontiac parts being scrapped, that i should pick up?

misterp266 03-29-2021 09:45 PM

I’m jealous!
I wish I could commit to such a change.
You’ll love it, I’m sure.
This country is going to h - e double hockey sticks as Radar used to say.
No worries.

Jonsie 03-29-2021 10:40 PM

Wishing you and yours the best of luck!

pontiacstogo 03-29-2021 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tom s (Post 6237936)
What part?I spent 3 weeks down there a few years ago.LOVED it.Be careful of the one lane bridges!Tom

Waihi - small town in the North Island. Bought a property there pre-COVID before house prices went silly (well sillier than they already were in NZ).

https://youtu.be/LQ507hrcHd0

77 TRASHCAN 03-30-2021 12:24 AM

At least you don’t have to go through the Suez Canal.

OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door 03-30-2021 06:49 AM

New Zealand has a huge car scene.

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sdbob 03-30-2021 08:06 AM

Just thought of something,will you have to convert steering?

skipp65 03-30-2021 08:17 AM

Good luck on the move. You picked a good guy to transport,Russ is a detailed guy.

Tim john 03-30-2021 08:46 AM

Any issues with personal firearm ownership over there ? I could NEVER give up my guns.

Tim john---

Heybuck 03-30-2021 08:56 AM

Check this out
 
A couple of friends visited New Zealand a couple of years back and attended this event. They still talk about it. We dream of getting there ourselves one day soon.

https://americarna.com/event/classic...ericarna-2021/

Check out these links too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F1WdrIURR8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2YtBNUNxt4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-so7f2lq-60

You are going to have a great life over there. Travel safely.

And no, to the very best of my knowledge, no need to convert your classic cars there

pontiacstogo 03-30-2021 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sdbob (Post 6238025)
Just thought of something,will you have to convert steering?

Thankfully no. NZ generally doesn't permit LHD vehicles but they do make limited exceptions for unique/classic vehicles. They are very strict on the condition of the vehicle particulary if there have been previous rust/collision repairs performed.

straycat 03-30-2021 09:48 AM

Best wishes on your move. Beautiful country. But why are you leaving PA, I travel the so called PA Wilds and love the area.

straycat 03-30-2021 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim john (Post 6238033)
Any issues with personal firearm ownership over there ? I could NEVER give up my guns.

Tim john---

Gun laws not as loose as US

72projectbird 03-30-2021 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by straycat (Post 6238066)
Gun laws not as loose as US

That's what would keep me as a visitor, and not a resident.


Good luck with the move OP! It certainly looks like a beautiful country.


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