Thank you all for the Help!
Most places you reach a certain $$ and shipping is free. Besides you don't want to deal with customs - that x-ray wouldn't look pretty.
I know that there sometimes is free shipping, i've had my 3inch OPGI Springs shipped for free - but just to Texas since it doesn't apply to international shipping. They wanted $500! just for Shipping to Germany. Thats why i used a German shipping company which shippes out one container to Germany every month. Thats also how i got my OG Wire wheels.
And I also know that I can only import goods worth $500 with out having to pay Taxes.. i'll hope to stay beneath it
Go through your car and make a list of what needs attention. Consider fan belts, tune up parts like rotor and distributor cap, radiator hoses, brake pads, maybe an HEI spark module. Door hinge pin kits. Small bulbs. Tie rod ends and an idler arm? Spare keys.
I´ll write this stuff down and check how the condition is on those parts. I actually going to change a fan belt next week, also going to redo all the coolant and change my valve cover gasket in the hope that the engine stops spilling oil. Thank you for Helping out!!
Declare that the parts are a gift. For your car.
exactly what i´m going to tell. But i don't think they will care about that if you "import" stuff.
I would be looking at electrical stuff. Wheel bearings are not specifically "wheel bearings" they are a universal part that fits. So I would expect you could find one anywhere in the world that would work. Look for stuff SPECIFIC to your car. Finding chevy engine parts anywhere in the world may be a challenge too.
It's actually not that hard to find stuff, its just the import charges that makes it an expensive Hobby. But i will go through my engine compartment and take a closer look at all the things that might need replacing. It's hard to figure out what you might need if everything is in working order. But i'll sure have closer look. Thank you!
www.napaonline.com if you want to preview what they sell. Some of their parts suck *ss, but most are top notch.
I agree with
bracketchev1221 about Chevy Monte parts that may be tough to find elsewhere. Not sure about the difference in shipping costs, Check with places like Dixie Restoration Depot and Mike's Montes that might have some small specific parts you might need and with shipping it might be a whole lot cheaper? I don't know. Throwing spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks. We'll have you bringing over 2 extra empty suitcases shortly!!!
A couple years ago i brought home a trunk lock cover and some chrome parts that i orderd and had shipped to my sister. This year i already have some custom made Monte Carlo floor mats laying at my sisters place. I always - if i need to - order parts via. Summit or Jegs .... the only thing is the shipping/import rates that going to rape my wallet every time. Thats why i try to get some stuff state side to save on shipping.
I'm going to have a closer look at my engine i might figure out what needs to be replaced in the near feature .. i'd love to get me some new bucket seat foam since my driver seat is pretty worn out. But that won't fit in a luggage .. might buy a second one after all .. just like you've said
