Transporting a C3
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Transporting a C3
I am having some problems getting my 1982 CE Corvette picked up and transported by Roadrunner. The carrier cancelled and the second time they said he could not get it out of the garage due to the rear axel not clearing the bumper to pull out of the garage (not running for various reasons). Does anyone have any advise or idea's on how to move this? Thanks.
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I figured the straps they were wrapping around the car came up too much nad rubbed the back bumper. I asked the person who took the message for me again and they got really angry at me saying 'ALL I KNOW IS THEY SAID THEY COULDNT TOW THAT CAR WITHOUT DAMAGING IT" It's in a narrow garage and I was doing my best to explain it. I have a late fourth gen f-body and that's how I have had to have it towed before. Anyone have any idea's?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15
Why can't they push it out?
I have used a come along to move my car in the garage when it didn't have a motor. Anchored it near the floor and attached it to my sway bar in front.
I have used a come along to move my car in the garage when it didn't have a motor. Anchored it near the floor and attached it to my sway bar in front.
Last edited by bruiser; Apr 11, 2023 at 08:13 PM.
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The frame would be a better choice. This post just doesn't make sense as these cars are towed easily.even when using a uhaul trailer. What kind of setup is this company using?
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This is the third individual (RoadRunner apparently contracts individuals to move cars) that has cancelled on me and it is supposed to be an open carrier. This next person called and (someone else took the message again) said "they have to use and electronic 'something-something' on this car, so its going to cost about a thousand dollars extra" I would have at least wrote the message down if I didn't understand it since I think this is total BS. Anyone have any idea's or know another moving company that has a good reputation?
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Pay more money. If you went with the cheapest quote then it will never get picked up. Tell the broker to increase the bid a couple hundred bucks and it will get picked up. I just got a non running hemi charger out of the back woods of Virgina picked up in 1 day by telling the broker that whatever the usual price should be increase it by 150 bucks. A single car hauler came and picked it up no problem.
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It might help if you fill out your profile, or let us know where the car location is.
Maybe someone here could look at it.
Or better yet, post a pic if you have one.
Maybe someone here could look at it.
Or better yet, post a pic if you have one.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09,'22,'25
Sounds like a straight forward question by the OP?
Car is nose in the garage. Everyone who has come to load it doesn't want to winch it from the rear suspension because the winch is higher, up the trailer or tow vehicle deck.
So how can it be winched up onto a trailer from the rear.
PS. The best solution would be to get it out of the garage and turn it around but that doesn't seem like an option?
Car is nose in the garage. Everyone who has come to load it doesn't want to winch it from the rear suspension because the winch is higher, up the trailer or tow vehicle deck.
So how can it be winched up onto a trailer from the rear.
PS. The best solution would be to get it out of the garage and turn it around but that doesn't seem like an option?
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Bring the tire pressure up to 40 lbs. and as mentioned above, get a few friends to help you turn the car around. Lastly, if anyone gives you a hard time about doing damage to the car, move on to the next carrier. Jerry
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If you can get the car turned around bring a couple of 2"X8"x 2' pieces of wood. Sit them down in front of the tires so it will be raised somewhat before heading up the flatbed. Sounds like some of these drivers are not aware that can help. And when unloading drop them down behind the front tires before the front end comes off the bed. Less chance of damaging the air dam.
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Sounds to me that the OP is looking at having it moved a longer distance, aka a multiple vehicle car hauler. They have a very crude winch system. Most don't have winches at all and only pick up runners.
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I understand that. But first you got to get it out of the garage and onto the street.
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After the fourth carrier backed out/cancelled/etc, it has finally been picked up! Only had the option of a closed carrier, so the price went up almost a grand :/ But they done the work and got it loaded. Thanks everyone!