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bluevisionexpedition
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parts delivery from L.A. to Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur
Unfortunately our car broke down. We are in Guerrero Negro and need parts shipped from a company in L.A. Shipping takes quite long (we are still
waiting for our first shipment of parts) so we are hoping to find a faster way. do you know somebody driving from L.A. down the Baja? Thanks &
happy travels everyone:-)
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BajaBlanca
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dang, we just came yesterday ....
have it sent fed ex to your hotel. very fast.
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DianaT
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Just a bump--- anyone headed down?
Blanca, how long has Fed Ex taken for you? When we have sent things to La Paz from the states and sent it the fastest way, it has still taken a week
or so and it goes to the mainland first? How are you getting it fast or is fast a relative term. 
bluevisionexpedition, I hope someone can help you out. We are planning on heading down, but not for a few months.
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durrelllrobert
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FedEx was fast before the TJ - Ensenada toll road collapse
Bob Durrell
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Rumrunner
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parts
I'm leaving from San Diego Tues AM. Will be in GN on Weds AM. Just need to get the parts from LA?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Rumrunner
I'm leaving from San Diego Tues AM. Will be in GN on Weds AM. Just need to get the parts from LA? |
I'm able to do an L.A. to S.D. trip if needed. PM me if needed.
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bluevisionexpedition
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Rumrunner
I'm leaving from San Diego Tues AM. Will be in GN on Weds AM. Just need to get the parts from LA? |
AWESOME. we will send you a direct message!
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bluevisionexpedition
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Rumrunner
I'm leaving from San Diego Tues AM. Will be in GN on Weds AM. Just need to get the parts from LA? |
That's awesome! Thank you so much. we will send you a direct message!
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BajaBlanca
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actually Diana, I figured to G Negro would be fast via FedEx since it is not a small town but I have no experience and since you mention it, it would
indeed have to go the DF first ....nix that thought.
BUT BUT BUT
when we first moved here to La Bocana 7 years ago, Les's Company in the States had a very important document for him regarding retirement and they
said it would arrive AT OUR DOOR here in La Bocana.
We looked at each other and laughed.
Well, golly gosh, it was indeed delivered to our door, not overnight but in 3 days which was just amazing! Must have cost a right fortune and we
don't even have street numbers so I have no idea how they found us, nor do I remember the name of the company.
back to thread:if Ken can get it to Dave then you have MAJOR SUCCESS.
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surfhat
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broke down in GN
If all else fails the option of getting back to the border could be what I did in the 80's. The local lumber yard delivers there and goes back to TJ
empty. I had my 4 wheel ford van drop its shroud and destroy my radiator and I, as a result got to experience my first ever ride in a long haul semi
back up to the border. What a trip! Going around a curve one time in the mountains two trucks met at the same time and had to inch their way around
each other and I mean literally inches to miss each other at a crawling speed. Baja never fails to provide an experience to remember always. Just a
consideration if it comes down to needing it. I think they charged about $100 to $150 at the most and it was all gravy for the driver to boot and why
not? Those roads on a truck like that are for a special breed to be respected. On the other hand another time at dawn south of Constitution I was run
off the road by a truck in this same van and somehow managed not to roll over and almost made it to a stop before I hit a culvert and did my front
axel in. It ended up having to be trucked back to the border after sitting in SJ for a while and not being repaired due to lack of available mechanics
and parts. My insurance did me well and I enjoyed further trips without this type of adventure repeating itself. Thanks to all here for the daily fix
on my beloved Baja until I can return.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Everything, entering Mexico goes through SHCP SAT in Mexico City first. Even mail. Items that are valued less than 99 dollars US and are NOT sent from
the orient are tax exempt.
Getting items across the border is the trick. Once they get to Tijuana they can be sent by ABC bus, Baja Pack or Estafeta.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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apple
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You might want to try to take a bus down to La Paz and shop around here
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Ken Cooke
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My 2001 Baja recon experience
I'm going to sleep now. Leidys and I are going to get up (kinda) early to pick up the parts for 'bluevisionexpedition' in Orange and drive it down to
Carlsbad where it will be delivered to our new Nomads. Afterwards, Leidys and I will go visit the beach in Cardiff for the afternoon before driving
home. It should be a good day, and we'll help people at the same time.
This brings back memories of when my Ford Ranger's transmission lost too much trans fluid up in the Sierra San Pedro Martir, and I put out a plea for
help on Amigos de Baja. I'll never forget that time. My good friend Andrew (RIP) showed up all the way from San Jose, CA and we had the Baja
adventure I'll always remember.
Dan with DesertBull's "new" trailer
Andrew and I with the San Telmo local's helping repair DesertBull's "new" trailer
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CaboMagic
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Yaaaay Ken and Leidys :-) I remember that post of yours on Amigos board ..
am quite certain Baja Bernie is smiling down upon .. kindness is contagious .. have a splendid time and enjoy being together .. LG
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bluevisionexpedition
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we appreciate all your comments!
special thank to Ken and Leidys & Dave (Rumrunner)
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DianaT
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And very soon, it will be nice to hear that your vehicle is repaired and you are off enjoying your travels!
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bluevisionexpedition
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Thank you for all your great help. Unfortunately the whole thing with rumrunner and Ken Cooke fell into the water because the parts were not ready
today.
We are still looking if maybe there are some travelers heading from LA to Guerrero Negro or further south.
If no luck we will ship UPS.
Thank you for all comments and suggestions
Ivan&Fabienne hanging in there in Guerrero Negro
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willyAirstream
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Maybe a transport company like ACV. Ship parts to SD and their trucks leave friday mornings all the way to cabo and all ponits in between. Cost is
your invoice plus 20 - 22 percent. 16 of that is import fees.
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Ken Cooke
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Mood: Pole Line Road postponed due to injury
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willyAirstream
Maybe a transport company like ACV. Ship parts to SD and their trucks leave friday mornings all the way to cabo and all ponits in between. Cost is
your invoice plus 20 - 22 percent. 16 of that is import fees. |
I contacted ACV - their cost is now 30%, but it will help me in not having to arrange a trip into Tijuana for shipping (extra gasoline, car insurance,
etc.). Thanks for this great resource. 2 to 3 days is great.
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bluevisionexpedition
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willyAirstream
Maybe a transport company like ACV. Ship parts to SD and their trucks leave friday mornings all the way to cabo and all ponits in between. Cost is
your invoice plus 20 - 22 percent. 16 of that is import fees. |
Thank you Willy Airstream for your valuable info. That is how are going to ship.
Happy New Year and safe travels
Ivan & Fabienne
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