Lost Dog Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 As part of considering a move to Chapala/Ajijic I am looking into the possibilities of bringing a collector car with me. It's a restored 1937 Ford Tudor. It would obviously need to be shipped in an enclosed trailer from Central California. Has anyone done here done this kind of thing? What type of resident status would I need in order to not have to move the car back and forth to the US for permit requirements? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Contact poster Harry B on this forum who has done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontekoe Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Cars 30nyears old or more can be easly nationalized,contact a custom agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Are you planning on actually driving it around here? The roads, weather, are pretty hard on a car here. Not to mention that you will really stand out. Not something you may want to do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dog Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, Saturn said: Are you planning on actually driving it around here? The roads, weather, are pretty hard on a car here. Not to mention that you will really stand out. Not something you may want to do here. If I bring it will be a "Sunday" driver only. Standing out and becoming a bit of a target is on my mind as well. Getting a place with a very secure garage also. As far as rough roads, these old cars are pretty tough compared to today's vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Happy to hear you are thinking this way. Never mind the damage to your car from the road conditions, flying gravel, whatever. You don't want to be obvious to either the cops, or other drivers with not so good ideas in their heads. Listen to your gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 There are at least two vintage auto clubs in Guadalajara. Learn Spanish, make some new friends. https://www.facebook.com/autoclubclasicosguadalajara/ http://www.federacionautosantiguos.org.mx/ The bad guys aren't looking for vintage cars. Because old fashioned, hand done, paint and body work is done so cheaply here - it might be worthwhile to bring down a project car instead. Here, you can afford for someone to do the work. A good thing for old bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semalu Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Ignore the nay sayers. There are lots of vintage car clubs in Mexico, google "club de carros clasicos en mexico". You may even want to look into the Panamerican car rally - classic cars only need apply. If you speak Spanish, maybe start here: http://www.federacionautosantiguos.org.mx/ If you do not have spanish this will be good time to start that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dog Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 37 minutes ago, Semalu said: Ignore the nay sayers. There are lots of vintage car clubs in Mexico, google "club de carros clasicos en mexico". You may even want to look into the Panamerican car rally - classic cars only need apply. If you speak Spanish, maybe start here: http://www.federacionautosantiguos.org.mx/ If you do not have spanish this will be good time to start that too! Thanks Semalu, I need to find some local gear heads I guess. My Spanish is more Spanglish but I can get by and should be able to get reasonably conversational after a little immersion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 A 37 ford is a pretty tough vehicle. Bring her down. I would love to see it on the street and in parades. Is it an V8 Flathead?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 The Guad club consists mostly of american made vintage cars. They meet weekly - too late for me. They'd love your car! I have two english sportscars. One nationalized at the border (Laredo) and one with US plates. A friend has a beautiful model T with the most amazing paint job he did himself . We use them in parades. There are weekend car shows and mine are often used for weddings, anniversaries and quinceanerasas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dog Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 6 hours ago, lcscats said: A 37 ford is a pretty tough vehicle. Bring her down. I would love to see it on the street and in parades. Is it an V8 Flathead?? Yes, it is the original 85HP V8 flathead. Finished doing a complete rebuild with new clutch, radiator, etc. a few months ago. Runs great. I stripped and recovered the running boards last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dog Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 5 hours ago, HarryB said: The Guad club consists mostly of american made vintage cars. They meet weekly - too late for me. They'd love your car! I have two english sportscars. One nationalized at the border (Laredo) and one with US plates. A friend has a beautiful model T with the most amazing paint job he did himself . We use them in parades. There are weekend car shows and mine are often used for weddings, anniversaries and quinceanerasas. Thanks for the info. I knew there was an active vintage car contingent in Guadalajara after doing some internet searching. I found the Youtube videos of the annual car show in Chapala as well but mostly has to do with the road rockets with lethal sound systems and gullwing doors along with bikini contests. Not my genre. You have given me a bit of hope that I may not need to sell the 37 if we decide on a permanent move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Marisela Gomez 01-556-272-2728 ext. 7, 2, 2, 1, 1 .... will tell you how to nationalize. Buen Fin Sonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semalu Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Sweet car, it reminds me of that old London taxi I always wanted to buy and customize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 I always wanted one of those cars; just as old as I am. I did have an older one, but sure had to be careful to take good care of the wooden spokes. No rust, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm30655 Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Actually, I'd think an antique like that might be safer here than a newer model. If I were a chop shop, I'd never take it. Who would buy the parts? Give me a 3 year old Honda and I could sell the parts off in 24 hours. Not a lot of call for a 1937 anything. Taking it out in weekend traffic around here would be risky. Too many crazy drivers here on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 17 hours ago, Lost Dog said: Yes, it is the original 85HP V8 flathead. Finished doing a complete rebuild with new clutch, radiator, etc. a few months ago. Runs great. I stripped and recovered the running boards last week. You will regret it if you don't bring it down. I hope you put a dual exhaust on it. Nothing like the sound of an Ford Flathead V8 thru duals. I could just stand all day and listen to it idle. If you can't bring it down put it in storage til you can. What a great car! Probably suggest putting a sun windshield over the windshield to keep it cool in the sun. Mexican metal workers can make you one as I doubt if the whitney catalog has one :-). Bring down a couple of small 6 volt fans for the car to move air around. The car club folks in Chapala (or anywhere ) would love to see your car even if they choose a different style of car. Good Luck!! I go for a ride anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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