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  • RonH
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2016
    • 213

    #1

    Classic sidecar purchase

    I have started this thread on my purchase of a Indian sidecar from http://www.classicsidecar.com/ (Artur Pechal). I first started researching a purchase for a sidecar about 3 months ago. I was only finding sidecars for my 48 Chief for a starting for no less than $10,000.00 in decent shape. I stumbled upon Artur's website from another member here on this forum so I started checking him out. On August 7th I first contacted him with an email. He returned my email on the 8th answering a few questions I had. There was some more emails after that and he started making my sidecar. I received an email on the 13th of September telling me he has been working on it since our last email. On the 18th he let me know that he was waiting on a vendor to finish casting the step on the fender. On October 1st he sent me pictures of the sidecar and what he had done so far. He let me know a couple of days later (the 4th) how we would work out the wire transfer and told me it would take a few days to pack it and get it ready for shipment to the U.S. I am waiting for the email and info on what airline and tracking info from him. He did say it would ship to an airport near me (Tampa or St Pete.) I will post more as I get more info, There is 5 pictures of the sidecar that I am attaching to this post.

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  • wowswitch
    New Member
    • Oct 2016
    • 1

    #2
    Hi Ron,
    i too would like to have a sidecar for my 1946 WL, let me know when you get it and do you like it.
    thanks Ken
    ken@alphamag.com

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    • RonH
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2016
      • 213

      #3
      Will be happy to Ken!

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      • RonH
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2016
        • 213

        #4
        I received info today I should be receiving the sidecar by Monday.

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        • DCoul
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2016
          • 165

          #5
          Very cool!

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          • RonH
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2016
            • 213

            #6
            The sidecar made it here on Monday afternoon at 5, but I will not be able to pick it up from the airport until this morning, early afternoon as told by the customs broker. 2 Packages totaling 177 kilos. I had to go to a Customs broker to have them get the shipment released. Those fee's were $255.00 for the broker and handling of the paperwork and some airport fee's, remember if someone has to move paperwork or look at it it will cost you something! I will post the process for picking it up later today with the pictures also.

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            • exeric
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2005
              • 5967

              #7
              I know what you're talking about Ron. I purchased a bike from overseas, and everyone has their hand out for money. The worst is when it gets to the U.S., and heaven forbid that it has to go through California.
              Eric Smith
              AMCA #886

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              • RonH
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2016
                • 213

                #8
                I picked up my sidecar today at the airport, The packaging was great. Artur made sure that everything was packed and secured for the ride. Sort of a pain to get apart but a nice job. The frame and tub are immaculately built and look so much like the originals! Artur does a very good job on the sidecar I would recommend him for any one who is looking to buy one. My total costs at the customs broker was $255.00 total not another penny at the airport. I am attaching the pictures from the unpacking.

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                • RonH
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2016
                  • 213

                  #9
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                  • RonH
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2016
                    • 213

                    #10
                    This included the brake drum, brakes, wheel, spare tire mount, seat, brake linkage, all mounting hardware and seat lock. I am very impressed with what he did! classicsidecar.com

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                    • john fretschl
                      Member
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 73

                      #11
                      trim package

                      Originally posted by RonH View Post
                      This included the brake drum, brakes, wheel, spare tire mount, seat, brake linkage, all mounting hardware and seat lock. I am very impressed with what he did! classicsidecar.com

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                      looks like you'll have to drill and mount the rest of the trim package?

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                      • RonH
                        Senior Member
                        • Jan 2016
                        • 213

                        #12
                        Yes I will have to drill and mount the trim. It isn't a big deal as I still have to paint the tub and fender!

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                        • RonH
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 213

                          #13
                          It took a while but she is hooked up and set up right! Tracks great down the street and no pulling at all. Here is a few picks of the finished product.
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                          • midman
                            Member
                            • Oct 2016
                            • 53

                            #14
                            Very nice, I really like the trimwork.
                            Your painter must have been on standby, from crate to street in record time.

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                            • RonH
                              Senior Member
                              • Jan 2016
                              • 213

                              #15
                              I painted it myself, I am by no means a professional painter but I am not afraid to try!

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