My F4

[redreek(the stig)]

I'm like a woman when it comes to packing to go on a trip .With Cyco riding shotgun I will have to try and pack lite,should be interesting

[CyCo]

Well, it's been 9 months since I started the order for the Rancho gearbox, well it arrived yesterday.

 

My slush fund has taken a hit the last few months, but I can still swing for the new driveshafts, as long as I can get in touch with Classic VeeDub.

[Dennis_B]

Cyco:
What was the $$$$ in the end you spent on the Rancho Gearbox... I'm thinking of adding a Turbo to the Black Reek so New Box + Brakes + Cooling is required....

[CyCo]

Including delivery from Brisbane, $2021 and some change. That's from Mick Motors, they're the Australian distributors for Rancho. It may be cheaper buying direct from Rancho in the US, but you need to supply an exchange gearbox. So you'd either have to ship a gearbox over to the States, or buy one over there and get them to ship the gearbox to Rancho.

And then you'd have shipping from the US, plus customs.

The gearbox I got is the Type I Prostreet IRS box. If you were a resident in the US buying the 'box, it would cost you $695 USD, plus shipping. Mine cost me some $1800 AUD, plus GST and shipping. You would think our Australian Dollar would help, but you're still battling customs.



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[Dennis_B]

What aspect would customs have on this sort of gear?
I've never had any problems bringing in other automotive items in through customs under $1000AUD Value....

Getting a Core Change Box to Rancho in USA should be easy enough.. Selling for around ~$50USD on Ebay...(Their Core Charge is only $200USD anyhow)

Might have to get a shipping quote from US to AU...

[CyCo]

Honestly, I don't know how much Customs would charge, maybe you're right and there isn't a charge. Here's their site, which will have their contact info.

 

[The Metalsmith]

Hmmm,
              The clutch lever is longer than standard. I've been doing this mod for awhile. When you get the chance Cyc-baby, could you measure it top to bottom for me? Thanks mate. It'd be interesting to know what length they use compared to me.

     Simon

[CyCo]

5 1/4" or 134mm.

It's a 'box from the US. I know the local Bugs were a bit different that most other countries to a certain extent, could this be one of the differences?

Will it be a problem, or easily sorted?

[Agroeureka]

Hi

If my brain is running right (still foggy from operation ) i think the super bugs and some type 3's had a larger clutch lever

Andrew

[CyCo]

Ah, that's probably it. It said on the label tied to the 'box it's a 73 ProStreet IRS gearbox. If that's the year, then it would probably make it a SuperBug '

[Dennis_B]

Thanks for that Cyco... I have emailed them in the past regarding a Box for the Black Reek
I'm just tossing up the "Urgently" required items at this stage...

I think we might make Disc Brake Upgrade & Air Conditioning the 2012 Upgrade List... and put New Gearbox & Turbo Rotary Setup for 2013.

[CyCo]

No problemo. I'm hoping my new gearbox is installed by this years meet. 

 

[CyCo]

Finally got through to the folks down at Classic Vee Dub in Sydney to grab a new pair of axles. And it turns out they now get the Rancho ProStreet gear boxes. And they're going for $1400.00. $600 cheaper then it cost me up in QLD.

*sigh*

I actually asked them last year, and they told me they weren't going to stock them as it was going to be too much time and effort...Gah!

Ah well. So if you're looking for a Rancho gearbox, maybe start with the folks at Classic Vee Dub.

Mind you, it took me three weeks of ringing them before I actually got a hold of someone. Honestly, well over 40 phone call attempts before I was successful.

[Agroeureka]

Hi

Yes he's been off
I am waiting on my drive shafts too mine were held up by customs 

Andrew

[radekp81]

Nice, I'll have to keep that in mind for when the time comes.

https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=17419