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Ladies and Gents...
I’m new to the 45 section, but I’ve owned a 60 and an 80 series cruiser and I am now starting a 1FZJ45 project. I’ve been around Mud for a while and have a great reputation on the other sub-forums.
Which brings me to my offer... I am getting some sheet metal for my build from Colombia. Since I have family in Colombia, and access to a world-class body shop there, I’ve decided to subsidize shipping by offering a group buy on these long beds in order to fill a container and split up the cost of freight.
These beds are made with the same gauge sheet metal as the original factory (combination of 12 & 16 gauge metal). The quality of these beds are amazing and will save you hundreds of hours of metalwork to restore your original bed (if you have one). Latches, hinges, tailgate and headache rack are all included with the bed.
Each bed undergoes a three-step process in our body shop to make sure your bed is ready to go when you receive it. First, an epoxy primer spray is laid down followed by seam sealer on all the known problem areas where water can settle and rust can form. Last, they are sprayed with a final coat of surface primer before being re-crated and ready for transport.
Here are some pictures of the actual bed:
Price on these will be $4500-$4900, depending on whether we can fill a 20 or 40 foot container. Obviously, the more we can fit into a container, the lower the price is for everyone.
The plan is to ship the container into Houston. Since this will be my first import, I can’t give anyone an accurate timeframe for the Colombia to Houston leg of the trip. It could be a few months, if you need something yesterday, this probably isn’t going to be the opportunity you’re looking for. However, if you have some time, this is definitely what you’re looking for.
Shipping from Houston isn’t part of the price, but they’ll be available for pickup at no cost, or we’ll ship them to your door using whatever method you prefer at your expense.
I’d like everyone to chime in to express their interest. If there is enough to move forward, I’ll begin taking deposits. And putting names onto the confirmed list.
I have mine, and another members already sold, that leaves space for 8 more beds. I suppose if interest goes well over 8, I can look into getting another container. For now, at least the first eight confirmed orders will get filled.
Feel free to chime in with any questions you may have. I also have available almost any 40/45 body part you’re looking for, so if you don’t need a bed, there might be other opportunities to help fill a container. Just let me know what you’re looking for. Thanks all.
-Ryan
I’m new to the 45 section, but I’ve owned a 60 and an 80 series cruiser and I am now starting a 1FZJ45 project. I’ve been around Mud for a while and have a great reputation on the other sub-forums.
Which brings me to my offer... I am getting some sheet metal for my build from Colombia. Since I have family in Colombia, and access to a world-class body shop there, I’ve decided to subsidize shipping by offering a group buy on these long beds in order to fill a container and split up the cost of freight.
These beds are made with the same gauge sheet metal as the original factory (combination of 12 & 16 gauge metal). The quality of these beds are amazing and will save you hundreds of hours of metalwork to restore your original bed (if you have one). Latches, hinges, tailgate and headache rack are all included with the bed.
Each bed undergoes a three-step process in our body shop to make sure your bed is ready to go when you receive it. First, an epoxy primer spray is laid down followed by seam sealer on all the known problem areas where water can settle and rust can form. Last, they are sprayed with a final coat of surface primer before being re-crated and ready for transport.
Here are some pictures of the actual bed:
Price on these will be $4500-$4900, depending on whether we can fill a 20 or 40 foot container. Obviously, the more we can fit into a container, the lower the price is for everyone.
The plan is to ship the container into Houston. Since this will be my first import, I can’t give anyone an accurate timeframe for the Colombia to Houston leg of the trip. It could be a few months, if you need something yesterday, this probably isn’t going to be the opportunity you’re looking for. However, if you have some time, this is definitely what you’re looking for.
Shipping from Houston isn’t part of the price, but they’ll be available for pickup at no cost, or we’ll ship them to your door using whatever method you prefer at your expense.
I’d like everyone to chime in to express their interest. If there is enough to move forward, I’ll begin taking deposits. And putting names onto the confirmed list.
I have mine, and another members already sold, that leaves space for 8 more beds. I suppose if interest goes well over 8, I can look into getting another container. For now, at least the first eight confirmed orders will get filled.
Feel free to chime in with any questions you may have. I also have available almost any 40/45 body part you’re looking for, so if you don’t need a bed, there might be other opportunities to help fill a container. Just let me know what you’re looking for. Thanks all.
-Ryan
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