Breaking News

Discussion in 'General Station Wagon Discussions' started by Johansson, Jul 29, 2017.

  1. Johansson

    Johansson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2017
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    62
    Trophy Points:
    45
    Location:
    Sweden
    My Big love, D. Monaco-72 has finally reach Swedish ground. I towed it home Friday 14 of July.
    After cleaning and servicing the wagon and going on holiday with my family there was no power hanging over my pc. I`m so overwhelm by the shape of the wagon, the body have some blisters and a soft bend at left rear door. There is no need for repaint. After cleaning the inside with vinyl spray I`m so happy to see 45 year old car look almost like new.
    Today I´m working the speedometer to kpm. This is not a relaxing work lying under the steering wheel whit a belly like baseball...
    That`s all folks. by the way the 400" V8 is spinning so fine.
    Kim Johansson.
     

    Attached Files:

    ModelT1, 101Volts and Grizz like this.
  2. jaunty75

    jaunty75 Middling Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2010
    Messages:
    5,885
    Likes Received:
    791
    Trophy Points:
    410
    Location:
    Southeast Michigan
    Glad to hear it. Great-looking car! How long did it take for the shipping?
     
    101Volts likes this.
  3. nitoh

    nitoh Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2011
    Messages:
    308
    Likes Received:
    26
    Trophy Points:
    71
    Wagon Garage:
    3
    Location:
    North Germany
    Congrats and have have fun with the very nice looking Station Wagon!!!
     
    101Volts likes this.
  4. MAK

    MAK Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2014
    Messages:
    864
    Likes Received:
    364
    Trophy Points:
    166
    Wagon Garage:
    4
    Location:
    VA
    Johansson
    wow, totally lost track of the saga to get your car back home, sorry
    congrats - do you feel like a 5 yea old with a new bike?
    the other day was getting gas for the wagon, had to pay in side - came out a 2 guys were peering into my wagon, they asked if the could see it - there were hooting and laughing on how they grew up in these cars.
    I can't even imagine the reaction you get over there - alien spaceship perhaps?
    any way congrats and keep the posting coming
    enjoy the ride
     
    101Volts likes this.
  5. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2008
    Messages:
    20,884
    Likes Received:
    1,963
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Springfield, Oregon
  6. Johansson

    Johansson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2017
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    62
    Trophy Points:
    45
    Location:
    Sweden
    Hi janty75! Well, the Monaco was shipped from LA the 10 of may to Sweden the 28 of June. = 7 weeks.
    There was two problems on the way. No:1 The ship was ordered to sail to a harbor in Sweden (Gothenburg)
    but there was a Big strike and lockout at the same time... (it vent to Malmö harbor).
    Nr:2 I didn`t take notice enough about getting a serious Bill Of Sale. The first one wasn`t approved by the Swed.
    registration dep. But that`s now history. last day I got the OK letter the Wagon is clear for a normal Inspection!
    Your friend Kim! (I jumped for joy)
     
    ModelT1 and 101Volts like this.
  7. Johansson

    Johansson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2017
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    62
    Trophy Points:
    45
    Location:
    Sweden
    Howdy! Yes You said it! What a good injection, It feels like handling a battle ship...I already wanted me a reversing camera for fathers day.
    Thank`s for the notice! Kim.
    -Yes there`s been people watching. but I think 4 weeks still before I have my reg.plates on.
     
    ModelT1 and 101Volts like this.
  8. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,987
    Likes Received:
    2,991
    Trophy Points:
    720
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Ha, I was just thinking about a backup camera for my Ranchero, Babe, now that she has a topper, I really need it!
     
    101Volts likes this.
  9. Johansson

    Johansson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2017
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    62
    Trophy Points:
    45
    Location:
    Sweden
    Hello Krash! Thank you for encourage me to my first import from the US, Tonight I had the speedometer out, so I can place
    decal figurers over the MPH-sheet. After this I must put 3-point belts in front and rear seats (not in the middle)-
    The manual bibles are complete but written to mechanics that already worked with Dodge for 3 years. I think I by me
    a parts-list or a personal handyman.
    I have not brought my Monaco SF because I want to sell it. It was 5 years wanting 3 years planning. I choosed between
    20 wagons manny from 1962- my year.
    My Best Regards. Kim.
     
    ModelT1 and 101Volts like this.
  10. n2fordmuscle

    n2fordmuscle Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2012
    Messages:
    1,595
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    183
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Jasper, GA
    Congratulations! That's a beautiful wagon!!
     
  11. PACrewCab

    PACrewCab Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2017
    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Very cool car. Congrats!
     
  12. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

    Joined:
    May 18, 2011
    Messages:
    22,124
    Likes Received:
    1,440
    Trophy Points:
    808
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    Great news and worth the wait!:thumbs2:
     
  13. rrbnut

    rrbnut 1991 Mercury Grand marquis Colony Park LS Wagon

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2013
    Messages:
    1,206
    Likes Received:
    247
    Trophy Points:
    152
    Wagon Garage:
    3
    Location:
    San Diego
    the Odyssee ship has arrived! Congradulations!
     
  14. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2009
    Messages:
    16,468
    Likes Received:
    4,699
    Trophy Points:
    848
    Location:
    Yakima Washington
    Congratulations! I'm glad to see it made it to you and that you will now be able to enjoy it.
     

Share This Page