Econoline finally licensed

Howdy all,

After three months wait to get my van from LA to Western Australia, and after four months of work converting the death trap to a reliable driver....my van was unconditionally licensed today.

And weren't the authorites pedantic & difficult (bastards).

It has now been assigned to one of my electronic technicians (I have a low voltage services business) where it is now earning its keep as a work vehicle. It will now be subject to an ongoing cosmetic restoration and further refinement.

While the rest of the fleet is current model Toyota Hiace turbo-diesels - this is an attempt to create a distinctive edge to our current commercial profile - utilising my hobby. If successful I'll add a dodge A100 to go with the Econoline and my rampside.

I've copped a few "rolled eyes" - so I hope it all works out OK

Regards from Australia

Rhys

congrats!
Aren't almost all authorities of a similar cast?
No rolled eyes here, only thumbs up!

It's good to be different. All the way from LA? Used to see one parked for sale on the way to work everyday and then it was gone. If sounds like it was a hassle to get it legit but well worth it in the end.

what the hell is going on in new zealand??? i met a guy named merv who took one look at my vans fuzzy roof and said "you'd go to jail for that in new zealand" next thing i know hes riding in the back looking stunned as the motor barfs oil vapor all over him and his beatles shirt. never batted an eye. "new zealand rocks... and sheep" lol

Thats pretty cool that you went through all that trouble... I remember your king pin fiasco...good luck with it...