Advice on transporting the Vette
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From: Las Vegas NV
Advice on transporting the Vette
I have a C5 I need to ship to Santa Clarita CA from Las Vegas NV(260 miles). Does anyone have any recommendations on a transportation company, any advise. I have never shipped my car before and I would drive it but it will overheat in this weather.
Thank you in advance for any info or guidance. - Dan
Thank you in advance for any info or guidance. - Dan
Last edited by danoz; Jul 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM.
Drifting
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From: Elizabeth City, Outer Banks NC
May I ask why you can't drive the unit.
408-334-3957 Ask for Rick. He's a car hauler in Tempe AZ . Friend of mine. He could haul it or can find you someone local that will transport it if he is not in the area. Let him know Luke in NC told you to call.
408-334-3957 Ask for Rick. He's a car hauler in Tempe AZ . Friend of mine. He could haul it or can find you someone local that will transport it if he is not in the area. Let him know Luke in NC told you to call.
Last edited by liveaboard74; Jul 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM.
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From: Las Vegas NV
I can't drive it 90+ deg weather. I am sending it to RPM and hopefully they will help me resolve this overheating issue after I get it tuned. The driveability of this car is pretty bad. I would not want to get stuck in any stop and go traffic even it wasn't overheating. How I got here is a long story that started with a damaged motor from Dec of 2010.
The trailor option is a great idea, but I am working a lot of hours and it would be easier if I could just get it transported and have it stay at the shop for 1 to 2 weeks so Charlie can have time to try and straighten everything out if possible.
The trailor option is a great idea, but I am working a lot of hours and it would be easier if I could just get it transported and have it stay at the shop for 1 to 2 weeks so Charlie can have time to try and straighten everything out if possible.
Pro
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From: The North Bay Area Californa
I understand why he doesn't want drive the vette, miles, road rash, rock marks etc.
The best cheap shipping
http://www.uship.com/
The best cheap shipping
http://www.uship.com/
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Las Vegas NV
I understand why he doesn't want drive the vette, miles, road rash, rock marks etc.
The best cheap shipping
http://www.uship.com/
The best cheap shipping
http://www.uship.com/
Thank you, I will check them out. I actually use to enjoy driving long distances in the Vette. It use to get more MPGs than my Acura TL. twice the displacement and 3 times the hp and still gets more miles per gallon, and it's more comfortable.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
When mine shipped back to England, the shipping company sub contracted a company in Ontario, CA. Mine went the opposite way from Vegas to LA. They were very professional and the car in UK in good shape. Its always difficult to recommend any Company as each job is different but they were good in my case.
It shipped on a flatbed and they tied it down over the tires.
A Rod Auto Transport
667 W Yale St
Ontario
CA 91762
909 821-1044
It shipped on a flatbed and they tied it down over the tires.
A Rod Auto Transport
667 W Yale St
Ontario
CA 91762
909 821-1044
Last edited by DeeGee; Jul 12, 2011 at 02:22 AM.
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It's a lot more miles than 260 from LV to Santa Clara. I've done the drive from Cen Cal (Turlock) to Vegas lot's of times, its a good 6-7 hour drive and im about 1 hour away from Santa Clara.
Anyway I used Sunday Auto Transport to ship my 99 FRC from IL to CA, they weren't cheap, but they were very professional and it was enclosed.
Anyway I used Sunday Auto Transport to ship my 99 FRC from IL to CA, they weren't cheap, but they were very professional and it was enclosed.
