andernamen

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Among other things I do at my job, I sometimes inspect containers. Just today I was inspecting some containers loaded with cars headed overseas. What did I see...a 1983 Limited Edition. It was in unbelievable condition, looked to be garage kept. Only 106,000 miles or so. Somehow it ended up with a wholesaler that intends to sell it overseas. Really a shame for such a car. Original cat converter, all stock stuff in great shape. I checked the rear wheel wells and NO rust. I had to fail the container due to the way it is loaded...hopefully they will reconsider and leave it here!

Cameron38

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What Country was it headed for?

andernamen

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Not sure, my paperwork didn't show the discharge port. Based on the shippers, either Africa or the Middle East.

DreamInRotary

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What??? That's pretty cool, I bet it made your day. Sad to see it being shipped overseas though. Looks to have had a pretty good oil leak somewhere though

craaaazzy

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Wow, how is that car tied down??? My wife's shipped several high end cars overseas but I don't ever recall her mentioning to me that they remove the wheels/tires or that it hung like that.

andernamen

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That is why I failed it. Not approved to go like that. Look at some others that I inspected also.

andernamen

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Definitely made my day. There was a 280Z below it that had several oil drips on the hood. It sure had a pretty good leak somewhere, I really didn't notice where from. The oil pan most likely.

craaaazzy

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incredible. am i right to assume those two are going to 3rd world nations? i can't imagine shipping items like a mattress, buckets, cheap chairs, etc.

andernamen

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Africa

lx_machado

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wow that does not look secure at all.

Whats the craziest thing you have seen being shipped?

zerozoku

Would you mind if I asked, what city do you work in? Are you in San Francisco? I ask because I would love to find a job at one of the big shipping ports.

Qingdao

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How should a car be packed in a container?

I'm planning on moving (one way) over seas in the next few years. And I'd like to take my tools/cars/bikes. I don't think I can ro-ro all of my junk. A container might be better.

Is there anyway I could shove two 7's a few motorcycles and a few tool boxes in a single container and not get it stopped at the port?

andernamen

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Sorry, just noticed all the new replies. I work out of Norfolk. As for the correct procedures for shipping, the biggest thing is that you cannot "hang" a car from the top. It has to be supported from underneath with a proper ramp. Two fb's would easily fit in a 40 foot container plus some room for a motorcycle or two. The wheels should be chocked and blocked and any gaps to the sides filled.

13x

hmmm with all the household stuff perhaps someone getting stationed oversees