SWB transport syd to melb

[maria]

hi folks.
i could be buying a beddy in sydney if all the costs aren't too high. it's unreg and unroadworthy so i can't drive it home. bummer, as it drives well (or so i'm told). so think i must get it transported down.

does anyone have any leads on a good/cheap company to do this? i just got a quote for $620. yikes.

thanks
maria

[doofhard]

You can get a temperary permit and drive it.

[maria]

that's what i want to do but i looked up the nsw mta and it said it needs a roadworthy to get one (or pink or blue slip, not sure which). it won't get one with the body the way it is. or is there another way around this?

[Marishka]

maria,
 is it a worthwhile van your buying?
it might be worthwhile waiting for a good registered one.
pannel work and engine work can cost the earth.
just a thought,
marty

[Marishka]

that's what i want to do but i looked up the nsw mta and it said it needs a roadworthy to get one (or pink or blue slip, not sure which). it won't get one with the body the way it is. or is there another way around this?

pink slip if its just been unreg for under 3 months, blue slip if over 3 months or on LPG gas.
marty

[maria]

i hear what you're saying. i guess i saw it and went 'that's it'. i'm getting it checked out for me, as i'm down here and it's up there. will know all the ugly details tomorrow.

it's on lpg and just out of rego. does that mean pink or blue then? blue i suppose.

[Marishka]

blue, so ive been told.
good luck with it maria, hope it all goes well 4 u.
but get it passed the blue slip before parting with the cash of buying it.
marty
p.s. if your just buying it coz its LPG, i know an of LPG fitter at fits  NEW LPG units for $2,100 and after the government/medicare $2,000 refund that means its just $100 for your gas conversion.
u might be better buying a good non gas 1 and getting it converted. if that 1 has any drama,s.
but if its a great van and u have your hopes set on it enjoy,:).
   

[Jock]

There is more vans in Vic than in NSW, keep looking and you will find something. A lot of effort to get an un-registered/able van back to vic. Wouldn't you rather spend the transport money on improving a van that you picked up in Vic?

If you need a hand with anything - happy to help out.

Cheers

Jd

[Marishka]

hi jock, hows the van going,
 what was the problems u had the other week.?
marty

[maria]

There is more vans in Vic than in NSW, keep looking and you will find something. A lot of effort to get an un-registered/able van back to vic. Wouldn't you rather spend the transport money on improving a van that you picked up in Vic?

If you need a hand with anything - happy to help out.

Cheers

Jd

thanks for the encouragement. i've had the one in sydney looked at and it's too much to get it done up. more than i have anyway. i would rather get one closer to home. and i will. i will!