Transporting a Corvette
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Transporting a Corvette
I purchased a Corvette in Bowling Green. I live in the St. Louis area and am wanting to get the Corvette to my residence without having to drive it. Any suggestions. The Corvette is in perfect condition; consequently, I want to protect the Corvette as much as possible. I do want to transport the Corvette myself.
Sorry about posting in the Tech/Performance Forum, but I thought I was in the General Discussion Forum and now I can not figure out how to move it to that Forum. If anyone could help with moving to the right forum, it would be appreciate.
[Modified by Terry King, 6:52 PM 8/1/2003]
Sorry about posting in the Tech/Performance Forum, but I thought I was in the General Discussion Forum and now I can not figure out how to move it to that Forum. If anyone could help with moving to the right forum, it would be appreciate.
[Modified by Terry King, 6:52 PM 8/1/2003]
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Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
Give 10 bucks to a highschool kid and a bus ticket down...He will drive it back for you :jester
In all seriousness, I would just drive it. But if your adiment on getting it back U-haul (which I wouldn't trust) or maybe a professional car hauling service, but at that rate you would probably be cheaper to buy a trailer for 1500 dollars and then sell it.
Best bet, just take a nice cruise in it and you will be home in no time.
:cheers:
In all seriousness, I would just drive it. But if your adiment on getting it back U-haul (which I wouldn't trust) or maybe a professional car hauling service, but at that rate you would probably be cheaper to buy a trailer for 1500 dollars and then sell it.
Best bet, just take a nice cruise in it and you will be home in no time.
:cheers:
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
I just trailered my vette 700 miles on a u-haul flatbed trailer. No problemo. Just don't rent a u-haul diesel to tow it with. :D
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Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
I flew down to Houston in March and drove mine the 1300 miles back to Michigan. I had a blast and really bonded with her. Bring your cell phone, good maps, and your credit card. Take pictures along the way, smile, and don't forget to wave! :seeya
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Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
So far, I have made the trip from South Georgia to Ontario a half dozen times. 3 non stop trips since April this year. 16-19 hours and 935 miles straight is some kinda bonding time. I love the drive, so I would go for it.
Last year, I trailered her behind my 90 F150 on a rented uhaul car carrier and no problems at all. I think the uhaul car carrier is excellent.
Last year, I trailered her behind my 90 F150 on a rented uhaul car carrier and no problems at all. I think the uhaul car carrier is excellent.
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Re: Transporting a Corvette (BAM92)
I drove mine 5 hours home from the guy I brought it from. he even let me borrow his license plate.
drive it, enjoy it, otherwise it will rot from the inside out.
drive it, enjoy it, otherwise it will rot from the inside out.
Drifting
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Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
I would highly advise you to use InterCity lines if you wanted to have it transported professionally. They are a class operation all the way. I had my ZR-1 transported from the Boston area all the way cross-country back to the San Francisco area and they did a hell of a job. Remember one thing, you get what you pay for.
http://www.intercitylines.com/
http://www.intercitylines.com/
Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
Fly into Owensboro and I'll drive you to Bowling Green to get the car if you want. I know for a fact there is a morning flight from St. Louis every morning. Drive the car home, it will give you some bonding time before all your friends want to go for a ride. I'm serious about the offer, just let me know. :seeya
Burning Brakes
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
I purchased a Corvette in Bowling Green. I live in the St. Louis area and am wanting to get the Corvette to my residence without having to drive it. Any suggestions. The Corvette is in perfect condition; consequently, I want to protect the Corvette as much as possible. I do want to transport the Corvette myself.
Also, use the search feature of this website and search for posts from my user name. You'll find a post about professional transporters that some of the members recommended to me.
BUT, I'm with the other guys here... Drive it back. It bothered me to see my car on a trailer In my case, the car did not run, but if it did, it would bother me not to drive it.
Good luck!
Ron
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: Transporting a Corvette (Terry King)
I gotta recomend driving it...Bought my 92 in ft lauderdale and drove it home to cincinnati last october. Had a blast, by the time I got back all the "nervousness" of a new (to me) car had wore off..but none of the excitement. I've put 8000 miles on since then. You bought it now drive man, drive. :auto: :chevy
