Hey Buddy,
Looks like there's only you and me out there flying the F150 flag.
I have to admit though, I don't see that many on the roads.
I may be doing some work in Holland soon in a place called Groot-Ammers. Are you anywhere near?
I will probably bring my 150 over on the ferry from Harwich to the Hook.
There is plenty of us here only they won't come out the closet.
Just lurking.
I quess the tranny and engine forums are closely watched by 'dealers'.
Groot Ammers I have never heard of, I have to look that up.
The ferry in Hook of Holland (Stena Line) is 10 minutes from me.
That thing is awesome, in fact I shot some pictures and a movie when it came in Sunday at 15:30.
Let me know when you are taking the ferry.
If you bring your truck I can take some pics for the European Trucks gallery.
Groot-Ammers is a smallish village about 30 mins towards Amsterdam from the Hook.
We should end up within range of each other, I reckon.
You can be my guide to the "Life in Holland", ha ha.
I will let you know when I am getting over there and we can arrange something, if you like.
It will probably be next month.
Roggi from Iceland.
The Swede from Sweden
Another member from Sweden
I haven't seen Hughey from Leeds, England for a while.
I am not sure but I thought I had seen someone from France owning a HD F150.
Also there was a member called f150-europe not to be confused with F150Europe.
Also from Holland but he went to the dark side and bought a Chevy.
Ooo forgot Dutchy, he is from Holland too but haven't seen him for a while.
Last edited by F150Europe; 09-28-2003 at 04:31 AM.
I've just joined, having bought an '00 F150 Harley truck. I'm having it shipped to the UK from the US dealer, so hope to get it on the road by the end of October.
You may be able to help me - I am trying to work out what changes I need to make to the truck for registration in the UK. I know I'll have to change the lights - has anyone got experience of this, and where did you source the new ones?
There are a few importers here in the UK who will prepare the truck for registration, but are pretty expensive (£900-1500!) and guarded about whet they do. Hence I'd rather do it myself.
No problem, it's pretty easy to get the truck registered and legal in the UK. Here's what you have to do.......
First, you will need to convert the lighting system.
I thouroghly recommend that you get yourself a Haynes manual for the wiring diagrams.
1. You will need to fit side markers for the indicators.
I got mine from Halfords for the grand sum of £19.99 They are clear with orange bulbs and are a small oval shape. I fitted mine just under the badge on the front wings and they look factory.
The only scary bit is drilling a 1/2" hole in your new truck.
TOP TIP: Measure twice - drill once
Next, you will need to have white sidelights instead of orange running lights.
Pop the headlight and indicator out and buy some small bulb holders like the ones that fit into the old 7" round non-sealed beam units.
You have to drill the back of the headlight to fit these - don't worry, they are plastic. Then work out which wire from the front indicator powers the marker light and connect it up.
The headlights do not need to be changed for RHD. They can be adjusted over far enough.
Now to the back of the truck.
You need to fit a rear foglight to the offside. Again, Halfords to the rescue complete with illuminated switch.
Just wire it up from the headlight switch.
Lastly brake lights. This is a bit more complicated.
What I did was to disconnect the reverse lights and fit orange bulbs.
You need to get under the dashboard to the plug on the back of the indicator switch.
Cut the light green wire and feed it all the way down to the brake lights.
Take the wire from each indicator and run it down to the same side reverse light.
If you still want a reverse light, you can fit a spotlight to the opposite side of the foglight. Just extend the reverse light wire to it although you dont need one to be legal.
Once you are happy, the truck will need to go for an MOT. This is a class 4 not a normal MOT due to the weight. Take it to somewhere with a big enough ramp. I had mine done at my local Ford dealer because they can get the big Ford Transits on their ramp.
Next, you need to go for an SVA test in which they give the truck a quick once over, check the door plate and information and do an emmisions test.
If you have a towbar fitted, take it off or they will want to see the towing weight stamped on the plate - It isn't.
Then, off to your local licensing office where you submit all your documents, pay the registration fee + road tax and wait for them to send you a logbook with UK reg number.
Last of all, go buy your new numberplates, fit them then CRUISE!!!!
Pretty simple really but time consuming and costly.
Doing all that work myself worked out to approx. £400 inc buying all the parts, paying for the tests and a years road tax.
Best of luck. If you get stuck, drop me a line. I can send you some pics of the side markers/foglight/switches when I get home next month.
Thanks for the great info. I'm happy to do the work myself and see no real problems as I've built complete wiring looms from scratch before.
I've been looking into the registration process and it looks pretty straightforwards - though paying 22% import duty, then another 17.5% VAT on top of everything (purchase price plus import duty) does hurt. An interesting dodge is to register the truck as a motor caravan as this attracts no import duty. I must have sleeping space (across the rear seat), a table (can be removable, so a small picnic version will do, storage space (glovebox and the rear bed) and cooking facilities (a camping stove bolted to the table). I've spoken to the DVLA folks and they say this is OK. I also avoid the need for an SVA test and just need an MOT, along with a VAT payemnt and I'm legal - as well as around $5,000 better off!
Apparently a lot of vehicles coming in from Japan were registered by some of the more creative importers this way and the DVLA have clamped down on it, though it is still acceptable for individuals to do it - within reason.
and people here in canada think 7% GST(VAT) is bad tho we also have a sales tax of 7%+/-.
On a totally different subject, do any of you Eurodudes (and dudettes) know of anyone doing the superchip thing to a propane powered vehicle? I have a 99 f150 4.6l that is on propane and would like to chip it. No one on this side of the pond seems to have a clue. Any help would be appreciated.
thanx
RR
Originally posted by arrbilly
On a totally different subject, do any of you Eurodudes (and dudettes) know of anyone doing the superchip thing to a propane powered vehicle? I have a 99 f150 4.6l that is on propane and would like to chip it. No one on this side of the pond seems to have a clue. Any help would be appreciated.
thanx
RR
Ask Mike Troyer in the superchips forums.
For what I know, one of my members had a 5.4 l on propane and it was superchipped.I think he got it from Mike.
Willem is his name and he goes under the name f150-europe on this board.
Not to be confused with my name F150Europe
Willem is driving Chevy now but you can always shoot him an email.
Hope this helps.
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