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  1. 07-21-2023, 05:24 PM #1
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    Pick up kit from factory and bring it back to Canada

    If I was to go down to the factory and pick up a complete kit with my own truck, what would happen at customs?
    What would happen if I picked up a uncompleted build from someone in the US and bought it back to Canada?
    Has anyone looked into this?
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  2. 07-21-2023, 06:30 PM #2
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    You might want to check with Narly 1 in the hot rod build section. He did exactly that and can give you a heads up on the paperwork involved and whether or not you need to get the Canadian build stuff separately.
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  4. 07-21-2023, 09:31 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBC BUILDER View Post
    If I was to go down to the factory and pick up a complete kit with my own truck, what would happen at customs?
    What would happen if I picked up a uncompleted build from someone in the US and bought it back to Canada?
    Has anyone looked into this?
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    I can speak to the part about picking your kit up at the factory and driving it home to Canada. I'm not the first but one of the more recent ones to do so. Shoot me a PM and we can maybe set up a video chat to go over what all is involved.

    Importing a partially finished or completed kit, I can't help you there but everything I've read suggests that it's a risky proposition.

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  5. 07-22-2023, 06:56 AM #4
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    I picked up my kit last August back to toronto; send me a message and we can chat.
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  7. 07-22-2023, 07:54 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sharris2 View Post
    I picked up my kit last August back to toronto; send me a message and we can chat.
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    We're already in the process of setting up a Zoom meeting later this AM. If you shoot me your e-mail address via PM, all 3 of us can chat together....IMO it's always good to have multiple perspectives.

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  8. 07-22-2023, 10:05 PM #6
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    Just saw this sorry; at a car show all day.
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  9. 07-23-2023, 11:43 AM #7
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    Once we have determined which day we are going to do the zoom chat I can send you an invite. We were both caught up doing yard work.
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  10. 07-24-2023, 05:13 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by narly1 View Post
    We're already in the process of setting up a Zoom meeting later this AM. If you shoot me your e-mail address via PM, all 3 of us can chat together....IMO it's always good to have multiple perspectives.

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    Scott

    Once we have determined which day we are going to do the zoom chat I can send you an invite. We were both caught up doing yard work.
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    Count me in as well. I picked up my kit in April of this year.
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  11. 07-24-2023, 08:13 AM #9
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    I will need your email address so I can send an invite Higgy, Thanks
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  12. 07-24-2023, 09:19 AM #10
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    How about tonight at 7PM MDT?
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  13. 07-24-2023, 02:02 PM #11
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    I'm in.

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  15. 07-24-2023, 03:59 PM #12
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    Thanks Earl - I will email you a link invite.
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    Have you contacted FFR?

    https://www.factoryfive.com/order-a-...tional-orders/

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    Thanks for the link. I have learned lots by talking and communicating with Canadian forums members that have successfully got their FFR kits into Canada.
    In essence-it is important to get "all you ducks and paperwork inline" before you proceed.
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    If you need any additional information, feel free to reach out. I can help with all of your questions and provide any guidance you may need.

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    Thanks Ryan, I will contact you when the time comes.
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