folsom50 said:
I honestly don't think anybody has anything figured out. I can get anything licensed in this county of NE, it may be kosher with the state DMV, but DOT or EPA rules are going to squash that when insurance goes to fight a claim.
That brings up an interesting thought. What to do about insurance. Will they even give a policy with no questions etc? Mainly curious. And then what type of issues with claims. I mean obviously you will just say it was imported, but will the US gov't catch up on that when my nationally know insurance company has a policy on a car that cant be here?
I am not totally opposed to just buying a hj61 and then swapping parts onto a fj60 or 62. How many parts can you use from the import vehicle b/f its not OK? I want the high top, sunroof, 12hdt, FF, and cable lockers. But dont really want the RHD. I know thats alot of work, but ????
I know alot of this has been discussed b/f but alot of it is laws, etc that are hard to understand, etc.
Lastly, say I find a vehicle in Austrailia and get it shipped to me. (To use as parts like stated above)What else do I have to do? As far as costs go. Mentioned earlier about shipping and another guy helped me out with something he had quoted. (Wasnt a cruiser, but same general areas shipped) It was about $1200 East coast USA, to Sydney AU. Will there still be issues with me bringing it in for parts, etc at customs?
thanks and sorry for all the ?'s mainly curious for later on. (Couple of years, but never know when I migh thave to buy another vehicle

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