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billysugga
Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Posts: 55 Location: Carlisle
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: Norwegian speakers |
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A bit of a strange one! Does anyone know a Norwegian speaker that could be an interpreter in the purchase and shipping of an engine.
Thanks Glynn _________________ Volvo Sugga ,Volvo Trygge
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4850 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Left hand menu on this page shows consulates in Barrow, Newcastle and Glasgow, they seem to be your nearest.
They are surely going to be Norwegian speakers or have access to some.
https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy3810/ _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
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traction39

Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Have you made contact with the seller? In my experience with Norwegians they mostly speak excellent English. The older generation are often a little less fluent but somebody usually speaks English in the family. _________________ Alistair
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billysugga
Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Posts: 55 Location: Carlisle
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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traction39 wrote: | Have you made contact with the seller? In my experience with Norwegians they mostly speak excellent English. The older generation are often a little less fluent but somebody usually speaks English in the family. |
Thanks traction39 but unfortunately this chap doesn't and I don't think he likes computers either. _________________ Volvo Sugga ,Volvo Trygge
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Keith D
Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 1164 Location: Upper Swan, Western Australia
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 7:57 am Post subject: |
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Glynn,
Have you considered communicating with the seller by email and translating your message into Norwegian using a free interpreter service on line, such as Babble? Alternatively if he doesn't like computers, you can translate the message you wish to send him using Babble and get it to him by snail mail.
Keith _________________ 1926 Chrysler 60 tourer
1932 Austin Seven RN long wheelbase box sedan
1950 Austin A40 tourer
1999 BMW Z3
Its weird being the same age as old people.
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billysugga
Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Posts: 55 Location: Carlisle
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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I have tried email with limited success. I am on a hiding to nothing really, he wants cash on collection and I have tried local(to him) transport companies to get them to purchase it on my behalf. But I cannot get anyone interested in helping I would of course have paid all cost up front etc etc.
But I suppose with all these scams online maybe I expect too much.
It's a rare engine (volvo ED straight six sidevalve) and it seems a shame to miss it though. _________________ Volvo Sugga ,Volvo Trygge
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traction39

Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Why not go to Norway - cheap flights are available. Of course it depends where in Norway it is located.
Might sound rediculous but you can examine the engine and arrange shipping/ payment. _________________ Alistair
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52classic
Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 493 Location: Cardiff.
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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We have a family friend, living in Cardiff, who is Norwegian.
Haven't specifically asked her but I am sure she would help out with this.
Let me know if the matter is still active. |
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billysugga
Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Posts: 55 Location: Carlisle
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks 52classic for the offer. It may be more hassle than it is worth. The owner seems hard to deal with but I will let you know if I reconsider.
Again thank you
Glynn _________________ Volvo Sugga ,Volvo Trygge
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