Date:         Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:22:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available
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Let me elaborate on Mark's explanation a bit more as I instigated this group buy.

The auxiliary tanks being made now is patterned after the design of the tanks we got back in 2001. They are designed by an engineer who works for the manufacturer of officially licensed Shelby Cobra replicas and other 'kit cars' such as the Grand Sport Corvette's.

As for the shipping arrangements, as Mark wrote, they are being transported in a space available basis in the same containers as the Cobra cars. The company in Irvine is only a car dealership and unrelated to the manufacture of the tanks. They do not have a financial interest in the tank sales. They are simply doing our friendly engineer in South Africa by shipping the tanks for him at little or no cost as I understand it. He in turn passed that savings on to us. There was some confusion because the engineer in did not realize that the tanks would be subject to customs brokers clearance fees. It was all eventually worked out. To the best of my knowledge, most of the tanks have been fetched or shipped. My tank & a couple of others were the last to arrive.


As for taking new orders, it is possible if there is enough interest. It may require direct shipping instead do as to avoid the patience challenges from this recent experience. Shipping cost will likely be much higher to deliver right to your door.


Regards,

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Nov 15, 2012, at 10:22 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote:

> Years ago there were side tanks available from South Africa. The tanks
> fit between the frame rail and the side of the van, on either side
> underneath. These were stainless steel and could be used for either fuel
> or water, 10+ gallons.  Recently a guy in South Africa started making
> them again as well as some slightly different ones for people who want
> more capacity and a more practical shape. There was a group buy kind of
> deal on the Syncro list several months ago. The guy has access to some
> ship containers that come to the US with other stuff in them but with
> some room left for these to go as well to economize on shipping costs.
> Since they arrived in a container meant for another business separate
> arrangements need to be made to pick them up and that is what is
> happening here. I don't know if the guy is still taking orders or not. I
> got mine!
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>> What is an SA tank?  I've heard of SA grills which I assume are for BBQ, but
>> this is a new one.
>> 
>> Inquiring minds want to know.
>> 
>> Stuart
>> '85 Westy