Transporting a non-op vette
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Transporting a non-op vette
Hi All,
I know there are a lot of threads regarding transporting vehicles, I think I've looked at most of them.
My question is a little more specific though.
The car I need to transport is located in a hilly rural area with narrow, curvy roads. And to add to that, the car has been sitting for close to 40 years and is non-op. It does roll and steer, but not sure about brakes...
Does anybody have any experience hiring a transport company for a job like this? Recommendations or companies to stay away from? I don't have a vehicle or trailer capable of transporting a car myself, and I think the cost of renting a truck and trailer, plus driving the 900+ miles would be cost prohibitive...
I appreciate you taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
ShakinJ
I know there are a lot of threads regarding transporting vehicles, I think I've looked at most of them.
My question is a little more specific though.
The car I need to transport is located in a hilly rural area with narrow, curvy roads. And to add to that, the car has been sitting for close to 40 years and is non-op. It does roll and steer, but not sure about brakes...
Does anybody have any experience hiring a transport company for a job like this? Recommendations or companies to stay away from? I don't have a vehicle or trailer capable of transporting a car myself, and I think the cost of renting a truck and trailer, plus driving the 900+ miles would be cost prohibitive...
I appreciate you taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
ShakinJ
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Have a flat-bed wrecker haul it to an area where it can be loaded onto your trailer. If the driver is experienced, he may be able to line his bed up to your trailer and roll it on for you. I'd say a $50 tip at least!
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Hi All,
I know there are a lot of threads regarding transporting vehicles, I think I've looked at most of them.
My question is a little more specific though.
The car I need to transport is located in a hilly rural area with narrow, curvy roads. And to add to that, the car has been sitting for close to 40 years and is non-op. It does roll and steer, but not sure about brakes...
Does anybody have any experience hiring a transport company for a job like this? Recommendations or companies to stay away from? I don't have a vehicle or trailer capable of transporting a car myself, and I think the cost of renting a truck and trailer, plus driving the 900+ miles would be cost prohibitive...
I appreciate you taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
ShakinJ
I know there are a lot of threads regarding transporting vehicles, I think I've looked at most of them.
My question is a little more specific though.
The car I need to transport is located in a hilly rural area with narrow, curvy roads. And to add to that, the car has been sitting for close to 40 years and is non-op. It does roll and steer, but not sure about brakes...
Does anybody have any experience hiring a transport company for a job like this? Recommendations or companies to stay away from? I don't have a vehicle or trailer capable of transporting a car myself, and I think the cost of renting a truck and trailer, plus driving the 900+ miles would be cost prohibitive...
I appreciate you taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
ShakinJ
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I faced somewhat the same situation....a 1700 mile round trip. After looking into the options and seeing the cost, I determined to just go pick mine up myself. But I did have my own truck and trailer to use so it made much more sense than hiring someone. I ended up posting an add on CL and hauled a vehicle on my way down to get mine so I ended up making a few bucks on the trip. You could consider doing the same thing if you were to rent a vehicle to go get yours. Actually since then I did the same for a friend of mine who purchased a vette too. Anyway....good luck with the purchase.
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Give us a call if you haven't found a way to transport the vehicle. We might be able to help.
http://www.angelsmovingautos.com/
(530) 245-0481
http://www.angelsmovingautos.com/
(530) 245-0481
