Couldnt agree with you more shawn, way to many ar5ehats out there wanting to make a buck without giving a bit back. Good to see your offering your services for free aswell to help out another ozzie on his way over
Sounds like you spend ALOT of time in GA aswell
Thanks Matt I will do.
Any suggestion to start my researching before I go?
I will also need a reliable family car for the wife and child if you have any thoughts.
Perdo
Perdo,
for family type cars, there everywhere and you,ll be very surprised at whats out there for the money. Depends on what your wanting but for $10,000 you'll get a nice Nissan Armada (Patrol style) or F150/Silverado crew cab/GMC SUV.....just depends on what your budget is.
If I were you, I would try and find something that can also be converted to RHD in OZ and bring that one back as a personal import. I can help ya with the paperwork when the time comes but you have to own the cr for 12 months before you can apply...its just an option you can look at.
Maybe ask around or make a post on the forum if anyone's is interested in a particular model that they would like to bring over but cant. Just remember, I think they rules have changed and you can only do a personal import every 5 years now as apposed to 1 a year. You would have to check that
As for GA, we have a place up in Alphretta and are there every 3-4 weeks often in transit so if you end up near there, maybe we can catch up for a beer.
TacoMac seems to be the main bar but theres plenty along the main drag with multiple restaurants
Theres a lot in and around Alphretta. The ozzie festival is held once a year in Cumming GA just 8 minutes up the road and if your looking for somewhere to unleash the fury of your mustang, theres a road that I can hook you up with that takes you all the way to NC that makes the tail of the dragon look like a summer camp. Awesome drive with scenery that will blow you away. Water falls, lakes rivers, tropical forests, cliff faces, streams, raging rivers and lots and lots of winding 4 lanes roads....all in one road....its just sensational.
Not sure where your heading in GA. NE of there is Hinesville.....if your looking at moving that side of town....its very rural and baron and I wouldnt move there for the love of god
As for cars (mustangs 65-69) we often search GA and find close to 100 cars but of them (based on photos only) 5 of them will be worth looking at. Once you know what area you'll be in GA, let me know and if we see anything, I can shoot you all the links
You can also search surrounding states. Alabama is only an hour away and and so is North Carolina (some areas). Ive also picked up some winners in Virginia.
With a budget of $50,000, your on a golden ticket. Most 428 R code 69's are advertised for that price and are quite willing to negotiate "DOWN" (just stay away from the one in NC for $52k...pile a shi7)...allready inspected it
We also post roughly 200-400 a cars a week on facebook so if you have that, jump on and have a look. Will give you a rough idea of whats for sale and how much asking prices are
https://www.facebook.com/shermatt.america/photos?collection_token=100000476899783%3A2305272732%3A6 There was a 69 Boss advertised up there last week for $46k that looked nice aswell but would assume its a driver however Ive bought nut and bolt resto'd ones for $40 with a little fatkid negotiating skills and an eager seller in need of cash.
Only bought a nut and bolt restored 69 428 R code 4 speed car a few days ago for $40k for one of our clients (incorrect carby and distributor but thats something that can be chased at a later date)...so there out there...you just have to find them
Theres also a fair few that have been advertised for close to 8 months in GA that are still for sale and of those Ive more than likely allready inspected them all. If you find something, I can send you the youtube video inspection if Ive allready looked at them.
Just remember, the prices of classics over here is "almost" half of what they sell for in Australia. (sometimes) so try not get carried away when you see something $10,000 cheaper than back in OZ as you have to remember that you still need to get that car home and theres a lot of $$ involved by the time its in your driveway in OZ.
I also have an ozzie mate up there that knocks around with the FORD sons that go's shooting every season together that I can introduce you too and maybe he can introduce you to them...or take you out for the day and show you around.
Theres also an Ozzie Bakery up there.
best pepper pies Ive ever had. Very hard to find any kind of bakery like back home but this has it ALL. custard tarts, vanilla slices, every type of pie you can imagine...its fantastic if your sick to F@#k of eating the same old hot dog or burger.
Theres also a car show/drive night once a month (cant remember the city name but I have it at the office) only 40 mins from Alpha. Close to 300 cars randomly at any minute parking or driving through with a few rows dedicated to cars for sale (called a corral) Very good show with a lot of nice cars.
Every October in tampa is the Hotrod nationals and every Thanks giving in the US from Thurs-Sunday night in Daytona FL is the Turkey rod run. This is one you DO NOT MISS....especially if you havent bought a car yet. Over 2000 classics for sale and 10,000 in total show cars. And if you cant find a car for sale there, friday night at the Publix shopping centre car park has about 900 cars for sale of people that dont attend the show
Its well worth the drive from GA and wouldnt take you more than a 2-4 hour drive depending on where you end up residing in GA
Theres also alot of swap meets on the border of GA and FL. Very big with lots of cars aswell as parts and other stuff. Theres sometimes some good stuff in there
Once you know where your going to reside, shoot me an email and I can send you any links of cars in that area that you can check out and if Im in area, I can come with ya and maybe catch up for a beer
oh yeah...almost forgot, they have aussie rules footy clubs in Alphretta. I'll hook you up Leslie's number so you can maybe catch a few games or hook up with all the Ozzie boys
Clint also plays and is from WA and deals alot in Bank foreclosures and picks up 5 bedroom, 2 bath, twin garage houses between $48 and $140k and can do all the paperwork for Aussies to buy them without any dramas. Great guy to catch up for a beer aswell. Can shoot there details prior leaving Oz
Welcome to the US
Matt & Sheri
(0011-1) 727 364 8707
PS. If you get a chance to shoot off for a weekend with the Fam, head to St Augustine for the weekend. Oldest city in the USA. The spanish fort is amazing and so is the city. One of the nicest cities in the top end of FL.
