Canadian needs help
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Instructor
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Canadian needs help
Hi guys. I started working on my 79 today and will need to purchase front end parts (bushings etc.) and probably more as I get into it. Does anyone know where us Canadians can buy parts at US prices. I'm in Ontario.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Canada
Re: Canadian needs help (brimcc)
You should hook up with "76" from your town and go on a field trip to Toronto. :cheers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=409359
Le Mans Master
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Re: Canadian needs help (brimcc)
Welcome to the Forum......and be prepared for the bad news. No matter who brings stuff across the border (you or a business person) somebody has to pay currency exchange, GST and/or PST at the border, shipping and brokerage.
A business may have preferential rates on brokerage and may be exempt from paying PST, but you will have to when you buy from them.
I've resigned myself to the following formula. Check $US in catalogue. Double it in $CA. Seems to be pretty close most times.
Good luck.
A business may have preferential rates on brokerage and may be exempt from paying PST, but you will have to when you buy from them.
I've resigned myself to the following formula. Check $US in catalogue. Double it in $CA. Seems to be pretty close most times.
Good luck.
Pro
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From: London Ontario
Re: Canadian needs help (brimcc)
I always laugh when I hear our American friends complain about the cost of parts for thier cars.I wish !! our parts cost that much. Like 67heaven says double whatever you see for sale in the USA
Le Mans Master
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From: Canada
Re: Canadian needs help (brimcc)
How do I get one of the Canadian flags for my name. I "am" Canadian. Is there any info on headers or intakes to increase HP available to us.
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