Author Topic: Im becoming an Importer- Gauging interest (Read 6102 times)

crawlerdan · « **on:** Jul 29, 2019, 02:14:39 PM »

hey all. some of you long time members know me and how i do business, some don't. but that's ok

Ive been in the automotive industry for 21 years now as a tech/builder/enthusiast
seems like in Australia they have access to parts for our vehicles that simply never made it to the states in large volumes.
i have an investor, and a long time friend that lives in Queensland Australia. he and I are proposing a business

were going to start filling shipping containers with desirable parts for Subaru, Toyota , Nissan, etc

we are in the research stage of this endeavor, which is where y'all come in (hopefully BigMike sees this )

what parts exist in that environment that do not exist here that you would like to buy
be as specific as possible, as my investor isn't as knowledgeable as i or you may be

hopefully this time next year we will be fulfilling orders

𝓣𝓞𝓨𝓞𝓣𝓐 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 29, 2019, 02:21:12 PM »

tailgates and beds are really popular WTBs. Not sure how big you guys are trying to be?

crawlerdan · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 29, 2019, 02:26:24 PM »

as big as we can be. were gearing towards engines, axles, trans, diesel swaps, etc. body panels will likely not survive a cross planet trip

gnob · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 29, 2019, 03:04:59 PM »

Early, 79-88 quad cabs

𝓣𝓞𝓨𝓞𝓣𝓐 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 29, 2019, 03:33:58 PM »

Quote from: gnob on Jul 29, 2019, 03:04:59 PM

Early, 79-88 quad cabs

they'd be RHD? unless you're talking about shipping the whole truck, that would be a fair bit of metal work and as a result not super desirable

I'd have suggested dash pads in good condition, but those guys make the passenger do all the driving

gnob · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 29, 2019, 04:23:06 PM »

Rear halfs w/doors?

Badging would be another.
Pretty sure there are some different tail lights etc not available in NA.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 30, 2019, 03:47:04 AM »

Quote from: gnob on Jul 29, 2019, 04:23:06 PM

Rear halfs w/doors?

Badging would be another.
Pretty sure there are some different tail lights etc not available in NA.

like i said, bodies and body panels will be difficult initially, as container freight isnt what we would call delicate. but eventually full cars may be an option

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 30, 2019, 08:52:44 AM »

I wouldnt mind a 1 VT-FTV to put in my JK

CORRODED · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 30, 2019, 12:02:26 PM »

This would be a lot cooler without the EPA!

joeyf · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 30, 2019, 01:42:53 PM »

It's not toy specific but right now you can't get the maxxis M-9060 Mud Trepador in the states.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 30, 2019, 03:41:21 PM »

Quote from: Rockcrawlintoy on Jul 30, 2019, 08:52:44 AM

I wouldnt mind a 1 VT-FTV to put in my JK

noted!

helipilot77 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 31, 2019, 10:16:08 AM »

Quote from: Rockcrawlintoy on Jul 30, 2019, 08:52:44 AM

I wouldnt mind a 1 VT-FTV to put in my JK

Drew I think you meant 1VD-ftv?

T-Revv · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 31, 2019, 10:48:48 AM »

The diesel motors, like the KZ engine, are always popular, the "utility" bed on later gen trucks (with the rolled side and attachment points) would probably sell. Plus Landcruisers had a bunch of really cool options that were never here.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 31, 2019, 10:58:12 AM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Jul 31, 2019, 10:16:08 AM

Drew I think you meant 1VD-ftv?

Yeah that’s the one

crawlerdan · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 31, 2019, 03:52:29 PM »

Quote from: TRevv on Jul 31, 2019, 10:48:48 AM

The diesel motors, like the KZ engine, are always popular, the "utility" bed on later gen trucks (with the rolled side and attachment points) would probably sell. Plus Landcruisers had a bunch of really cool options that were never here.

anything diesel, pto trans, bull bars, newer solid axles, oem snorkels, etc is on the list

helipilot77 · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 01, 2019, 07:56:15 AM »

If you are doing diesel stuff I think there would also be a lot of interest in H-151f transmissions. I think they also bolt up to UZ motors. Which would be a great swap for the 80 series guys. You might get a better gauge on that over at MUD.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 01, 2019, 04:37:46 PM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Aug 01, 2019, 07:56:15 AM

If you are doing diesel stuff I think there would also be a lot of interest in H-151f transmissions. I think they also bolt up to UZ motors. Which would be a great swap for the 80 series guys. You might get a better gauge on that over at MUD.

noted thanks

LittleSteve · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 09, 2019, 11:43:28 AM »

Quote from: Rockcrawlintoy on Jul 31, 2019, 10:58:12 AM

Yeah that’s the one

Yeah, there not all that.

LittleSteve · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 09, 2019, 11:45:44 AM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Aug 01, 2019, 07:56:15 AM

If you are doing diesel stuff I think there would also be a lot of interest in H-151f transmissions. I think they also bolt up to UZ motors. Which would be a great swap for the 80 series guys. You might get a better gauge on that over at MUD.

H151f does not bolt up to a UZ, its twice the size of an R series which also doesnt bolt up to a UZ.

V-Man · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 09, 2019, 07:30:36 PM »

Check were the parts are made before you ship them from OZ. There are a lot of Transmission parts and controllers for Toyota Auto's that are sold in the OZ market, but are made in the US. You can't buy them here and Manufacture says they don't exist.

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