My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?
dashboard said
Aug 25, 2014
Dave Seitz wrote:
My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?
The cheapest way would be to have mom drive it up.
Sorry Dave I just couldn't pass it up.
There are several things that can go wrong when transporting cars, but we all know that. The cheaper the ride the greater the probability things will go wrong; tell him to do his homework. Soon there will be lots of trucks hauling snowbirds cars to Florida for the winter, might be able to get a better rate on the return leg.
I’ve used Alpine Transport out of Iowa http://www.alpinetransportinc.com/#give them a call. I would say plan on about a buck a mile. You really want 'same truck, same driver' point A to point B
-- Edited by dashboard on Monday 25th of August 2014 06:37:04 PM
Derek69SS said
Aug 25, 2014
Trailers are a lot cheaper in the South, as that seems to be where most of them are made.
If you know anyone looking to buy a new trailer, you might be able to split costs and save both parties a bunch of money... just a thought anyway. :)
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 25, 2014
Wondering why he would spend the time and gas to drive down when he could fly for less. If he can get on a midweek standby, they are quite cheap.
Dave Seitz said
Aug 25, 2014
He said it does need some work and a ball joint to start. Who knows what this will look like when it gets here.
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 25, 2014
Dave Seitz wrote:
He said it does need some work and a ball joint to start. Who knows what this will look like when it gets here.
Uh, I thought it was road worthy.
Put it on a transport, or it could turn into another Dan's trip to Mantorville...
Dan Williams said
Aug 25, 2014
Lost in the 60s wrote:
Dave Seitz wrote:
He said it does need some work and a ball joint to start. Who knows what this will look like when it gets here.
Uh, I thought it was road worthy.
Put it on a transport, or it could turn into another Dan's trip to Mantorville...
Part of the adventure of owning classic cars! I'll bet the first 10 trips we took the 65 on ended with a tow or a wrench of some kind 3-4 times. Probably cost right at about what it is worth to have it hauled up here. Might as well take a few tools and go after it!
Scott Parkhurst said
Aug 28, 2014
Dont use any shippers who have Russian accents.
I just went through this with the wagon/Grand National shipping. All Russians involved from Tacoma to Shakopee, and there seemed to be a reason for increased fees at every turn.
Craziest thing I've had to deal with in a long time...
A company called INTRANSIT is the worst. They are the dispatchers running the game. If I could bet on them being connected with organized crime, I'd put every penny I could on it. They are brutal.
Chris R said
Aug 28, 2014
There is a guy on Team Chevelle that calls himself Enclosed Muscle Transport and he seems like quite the stand up shipper. Might try contacting him. The guys name is Jim. (260) 804-6695.
Derek69SS said
Aug 28, 2014
Chris R wrote:
There is a guy on Team Chevelle that calls himself Enclosed Muscle Transport and he seems like quite the stand up shipper. Might try contacting him. The guys name is Jim. (260) 804-6695.
He's also on the Model T forum, FordBarn, and the HAMB...
My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?
The cheapest way would be to have mom drive it up.
Sorry Dave I just couldn't pass it up.
There are several things that can go wrong when transporting cars, but we all know that. The cheaper the ride the greater the probability things will go wrong; tell him to do his homework. Soon there will be lots of trucks hauling snowbirds cars to Florida for the winter, might be able to get a better rate on the return leg.
I’ve used Alpine Transport out of Iowa http://www.alpinetransportinc.com/# give them a call. I would say plan on about a buck a mile. You really want 'same truck, same driver' point A to point B
-- Edited by dashboard on Monday 25th of August 2014 06:37:04 PM
If you know anyone looking to buy a new trailer, you might be able to split costs and save both parties a bunch of money... just a thought anyway. :)
Uh, I thought it was road worthy.
Put it on a transport, or it could turn into another Dan's trip to Mantorville...
Part of the adventure of owning classic cars! I'll bet the first 10 trips we took the 65 on ended with a tow or a wrench of some kind 3-4 times.
Probably cost right at about what it is worth to have it hauled up here. Might as well take a few tools and go after it!
I just went through this with the wagon/Grand National shipping. All Russians involved from Tacoma to Shakopee, and there seemed to be a reason for increased fees at every turn.
Craziest thing I've had to deal with in a long time...
A company called INTRANSIT is the worst. They are the dispatchers running the game. If I could bet on them being connected with organized crime, I'd put every penny I could on it. They are brutal.
There is a guy on Team Chevelle that calls himself Enclosed Muscle Transport and he seems like quite the stand up shipper. Might try contacting him. The guys name is Jim. (260) 804-6695.
He's also on the Model T forum, FordBarn, and the HAMB...