My Hard Top is stranded in Alexandra argh!!

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:04 pm

Any ideas team... am thinking maybe see if I can buy Dad a trailer... I bought the hard top from Alexandra thinking it would fit in his Passat or on his Passat but apparently its not going to due to its awkward shape.

I know, I just know, I know, if I get a cartage firm to deliver it to me it will be ruined, apparently it's in minty condition, tinted, fittings, demister, lining etc... every time I have gotten something like this moved its been a waste of time aand I have not wanted the item afterward!

He's down there doing Wanaka Ironman so a I have a few days, maybe buy him a trailer, what do you guys think?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=520478345

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:15 pm

Buy him a trailer????....cheaper to buy another hardtop,what with fuel & ferry costs

. Then it will get bounced all the way home & ruined too!

Pay for a big roll of bubble wrap & go to town on it & then box it & ship it full of polystyrene.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:16 pm

Roadtrip !!!!!

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:27 pm

Buy him an MX5?

It will fit he just isnt trying hard enough.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:27 pm

chris wrote:Roadtrip !!!!!

^You have a volunteer

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:29 pm

I am thinking about this... I could get Dad to wrap it up in a roll of bubble wrap and take it to a cartage firm.. he CAN wrap things and he will understand what bits are at risk, and what can get busted... this isn't a poor idea at all...

WideOpenThrottle wrote: Pay for a big roll of bubble wrap & go to town on it & then box it & ship it full of polystyrene.

Shit - not a bad plan either actually... I might jut do this after the Cannonball Run... just that I bought & paid for it in October last year, and want it leaned up in my room (with all the other crap I don't use Lol)!!

chris wrote:Roadtrip !!!!!

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:31 pm

harlansmart wrote:I am thinking about this... I could get Dad to wrap it up in a roll of bubble wrap and take it to a cartage firm.. he CAN wrap things and he will understand what bits are at risk, and what can get busted... this isn't a poor idea at all...

WideOpenThrottle wrote: Pay for a big roll of bubble wrap & go to town on it & then box it & ship it full of polystyrene.

Shit - not a bad plan either actually... I might jut do this after the Cannonball Run... just that I bought & paid for it in October last year, and want it leaned up in my room (with all the other crap I don't use Lol)!!

chris wrote:Roadtrip !!!!!

Oh, you're doing Cannonball too? See you there!!

But yeah man, if you do road trip it let me know, could easily do it over two days!

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:39 pm

Another cracker idea... I actually almost bought the gold 6sp 1.8 in InverGiggle the other day, partly w/a view to bringing my gloss black HT back up for the Vader car...

Dad's more of a Euro guy unfortunately..

Furai wrote:Buy him an MX5?

It will fit he just isnt trying hard enough.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:42 pm

harlansmart wrote:Another cracker idea... I actually almost bought the gold 6sp 1.8 in InverGiggle the other day, partly w/a view to bringing my gloss black HT back up for the Vader car...

Dad's more of a Euro guy unfortunately..

Furai wrote:Buy him an MX5?

It will fit he just isnt trying hard enough.

Get him a Z4 or something and tape it on?

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:52 pm

Said he was a 'Euro guy', not gay gul Lol... Z4 yeah rite

Furai wrote:
Get him a Z4 or something and tape it on?

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:11 pm

harlansmart wrote:Said he was a 'Euro guy', not gay.

Furai wrote:
Get him a Z4 or something and tape it on?

M5 Touring or E55 wagon?

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:30 pm

Bugger - just gets better... I can't do the Cannonball 2nd Feb and then take a holiday and go collect it because the seller is moving and needs it removed by the 4th

Hi Harlan

You will have to be quick cos I am moving to Christchurch in 2 weeks and will need to have it removed by 4 Feb at the latest.

Regards
juli

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:51:26 +1300
> Subject: TM 520478345 MX5 HARD TOP
> From: harlan
> To: harlan; juli
> CC: Dad
>
> Hi Juli & Dad,
>
>
> I just got a call from Dad, he's at your place - seems I made a mistake
> w/my estimations and he says it doesn't fit on the roof-racks of his
> Passat - I have asked online (see link beneath) on the MX5 Forum for
> advice/suggestions and am thinking maybe the best thing to do is get Dad
> to buy a big massive roll of bubble-wrap, polystyrene etc and box it up
> really well and take it to a courier firm.
>
> http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/viewtopic.php?p=56931#56931
>
> I have had courier/cartage firms move stuff like this twice before, twice
> the item was ruined but its possible in this case if my Dad prepares it
> for transportation that it might survive.
>
>
> I'll be in touch when I have something… worst case I will take a holiday
> and come collect it myself:)
>
>
>
> Harlan
>
> +64 21 808 999

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:35 pm

Auckland anniversary is next weekend right?

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:47 pm

Looks that way, 'yes'?

2013 New Zealand Public Holidays

Anniversary Day Auckland / Northland 29 January (Actual Date) Monday 28 January (Date Observed)

Source: http://www.tapeka.com/publicholidays.htm

Angreal wrote:Auckland anniversary is next weekend right?

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:52 pm

Go for a mega long drive over that weekend instead? Could be an option?

I still have your headlights sitting on the floor next to all my other stuff... Man my list keeps getting longer

tomtikki · Post by **tomtikki** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:01 pm

Once it's boxed surely it would sit happily on the roof racks of your dads passat?
Or just 2 fence pailings from mitre10 to span between roof racks, a bit of foam, then your hardtop on top and strap it all together!

Would create a bit of drag but what's a bit more gas consumption compared to getting it shipped!

Euen · Post by **Euen** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:48 pm

I got my top up from Christchurch using Bascik Transport. They blanket wrapped it and it was fine. In laws recently used Star in Onehunga to ship stuff from Auckland to Cromwell with no problems. They have also used Mainfreight to transport stuff to Cromwell. As long as it is properly blanket wrapped it should be ok.

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:03 pm

Hhmmm, I am VERY dubious as to whether it would arrive not smashed... I have it on good authority (and my own experience) that they're often damaged, the glass is VERY $$$$ and repairing them isn't easy... I bought this roof because it had everything and was mint I'd hate to mess it up.

Have given up on the trailer idea... real PITA this frankly

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:53 pm

Bubble wrap,Especially over the glass,Couple of cheap carpet mats here and there,and the a big roll of commercial glad wrap to hold the whole lot together.

IF you could get it to CH CH to me at work,i can wrap and send from here,Done it for Ross(MX5 Mart) a couple of times now,$100.00 delivered Fully wrapped safe and sound,The trick is to get it to CH CH first,Could the seller drop it off to CH CH?

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:31 pm

Thanks a lot Brownie, appreciate that,

Unfortunately, at this point, I do not think I can get it to Christchurch, the item was listed (see beneath) for Pick Up Only... which I had cleared w/the seller during the auction for January this year but now I can't achieve that so easily as I had thought - I don't think the seller is capable/interested/able to assist here.

brownie wrote:Bubble wrap,Especially over the glass,Couple of cheap carpet mats here and there,and the a big roll of commercial glad wrap to hold the whole lot together.

IF you could get it to CH CH to me at work,i can wrap and send from here,Done it for Ross(MX5 Mart) a couple of times now,$100.00 delivered Fully wrapped safe and sound,The trick is to get it to CH CH first,Could the seller drop it off to CH CH?

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:50 pm

I have a good friend in Dunedin who said he could help get it to Chch for petrol + a bit, he has a Forester available.

tomtikki · Post by **tomtikki** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:56 am

Just a thought but not many cars could take a MX hardtop inside it, so it's gotta go on a trailer or on top?
If your old mans car has roof racks it should be fine to come back on it, with a little kiwi creativity.
-however if he ain't cool with it then that's end of story! but I don't see it being much of a problem...-I know I could carry a hardtop upside down on top of my MX easy.

Ants · Post by **Ants** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:38 am

Just a thought. El cheapo flight to Dunedin or Chch, rent an Estima (or borrow if friends down there), drive back to Chch with hardtop inside, give to Brownie to get sorted, then get cheapo flight back home. Maybe too much trouble, but worth a thought.

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:01 pm

Man cheers very much - great offer.... do you think it would actually fit into a Forester or are you thinking 'roof-born'?

Furai wrote:I have a good friend in Dunedin who said he could help get it to Chch for petrol + a bit, he has a Forester available.

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:04 pm

Agreed, Coxie said it didn't fit into his Diamante/Fairmont full sized wagon, so I think only the biggest cars can take the Miata HT inside... Dad's got some racing bikes and a '09 Passat, the racing bikes are worth more that the VW and he's had a crack at fitting everthing, and come up zero... he already damaged his paint he says... I guess without being there I can't comment but assume the shape of the Miata HT and the low profile racks aren't conducive to a good relationship...

He's no fool and has strapped all ridiculous assortments of crap to cars before, I trust his judgement.

tomtikki wrote:Just a thought but not many cars could take a MX hardtop inside it, so it's gotta go on a trailer or on top?
If your old mans car has roof racks it should be fine to come back on it, with a little kiwi creativity.
-however if he ain't cool with it then that's end of story! but I don't see it being much of a problem...-I know I could carry a hardtop upside down on top of my MX easy.

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