Best option for shipping 7-8 cars

[qnitro]

I have 2 Vipers, a ZR1, A Grand National, and 3 roller projects..

what options are there for mass shipping :) California to Texas

[raustinss]

Without being a smart ass....transport truck....who specializes in cars.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

:y0!: hold on charley, i got this :D


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50701&highlight=auto+transport

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=48297&highlight=auto+transport

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=46063&highlight=auto+transport

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=38125&highlight=auto+transport

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=33759&highlight=auto+transport

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=32722&highlight=auto+transport

[GregWeld]

Here's a viable option....



Drive one of the working cars out to California - leave it there and fly to Sun Valley Idaho - buy my transporter (bring $180K in cash) - drive it to Texas - pick up three cars and take them to California - turn around and go get the other three - leave all of them and the transporter in California. Fly back to Texas and drive the last one out. Done.

I've done this type of "move" a couple times so I know it can be done.

Since you ask about moving "7 - 8" -- but only list 7 - I'm making the assumption you don't know how many cars you have so I stretched to make 8 work.


:bang: :idea:

[hifi875]

Atleast thats a nice problem to have.

[Vega$69]

Call reliable exotic and intercity and have them quote your transport. The rollers and how the quote them will be the difference.

Are the parts going with the rollers or just the cars. Most of the major carriers won't haul the parts

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Transport should cost less since fuel is below $2/gal now so shop around

[BMR Sales]

Group Discount!

Since they are all being picked up & dropped to the same spot, that's a lot less work for the Driver, so it should come with a good Discount

[vipercuda]

Here is a Transportation Broker, his name is Mike 715-687-4600, he can help you especially with the inoperable cars...

[takid455]

I've had goo success with A&M express transport out of Peoria , AZ. Being you will be fill the carrier, the per car rate would be very favorable. The rigs carry 9 cars so they may grab another in the area.
623-505-7982
He does the southern route then up the east coast.

Shipped a 71 bird from CA to NJ. No issues.

[Blake Foster]

Here's a viable option....



Drive one of the working cars out to California - leave it there and fly to Sun Valley Idaho - buy my transporter (bring $180K in cash) - drive it to Texas - pick up three cars and take them to California - turn around and go get the other three - leave all of them and the transporter in California. Fly back to Texas and drive the last one out. Done.

I've done this type of "move" a couple times so I know it can be done.

Since you ask about moving "7 - 8" -- but only list 7 - I'm making the assumption you don't know how many cars you have so I stretched to make 8 work.


:bang: :idea:

ALWAYS the guy with the ANSWERS!!!

[clill]

I think you will have a hard time right now because all the transport guys are loading up to take cars to Scottsdale. Unless you can get somebody early. Pilot Transport, Taylored Lanes.

[qnitro]

thanks guys.. I have drivers for the 1 of Vipers and Zr1 lined up, Im driving my Pick up and trailer with my other Viper loaded, my dad drove in and took my 1979 Z28 on his trailer this weekend to his house in Az.. So it will be my Grand National and just 3 rollers.. all 1971-1975 Trans Ams, in various state of work, which one is at mean streets performance is wrapping up the DSE install (THANKS VINCE!!!) and Im leaving my SRT8 Magnum here in California at brothers house..

Thanks for feed back I will start calling, as its looking like last week of Jan/ first week of Feb Im outie..

[GregWeld]

In other words -- just about the same cluster I described in my post.... LOL

[qnitro]

Ohhh and add my parents drivng there pick at the same time with is.. welcome to my hell... yeah youre right

In other words -- just about the same cluster I described in my post.... LOL

[TrevorG_FeslerB]

We use Plycar quite a bit and recommend them.

Good to see you've got it worked out, though.

[GregWeld]

Ohhh and add my parents drivng there pick at the same time with is.. welcome to my hell... yeah youre right



Oh trust me --- I've done several similar moves. Sometimes you just shake your head -- grin and bear it... LOL


People always want a shop - and a shop full of tools is even better!!! Sure it is.... until you move... Then all that heavy shop equipment needs to be moved. Did you know you can't "stack" a mill or bandsaws etc.... that means it has to be on a pallet... and it takes up single floor space in a truck($). But just think of all the fun we have!!! HA!

[chichirone]

I used Curves Ahead Transport to move 2 Harley's, a Range Rover, and our 1973 Trans Am from Texas to Ohio this past July. I was pleased with their service and attention to detail. They would offer a full truck transport discount. I sold my C7 or would have had the whole truck occupied.

www.curvesaheadtransport.com

Brian Johnson - (785)234-4142

[qnitro]

I just emailed them, Thanks

I used Curves Ahead Transport to move 2 Harley's, a Range Rover, and our 1973 Trans Am from Texas to Ohio this past July. I was pleased with their service and attention to detail. They would offer a full truck transport discount. I sold my C7 or would have had the whole truck occupied.

www.curvesaheadtransport.com

Brian Johnson - (785)234-4142

[rickpaw]

Just curious, what part of Texas will you be located to?

[qnitro]

North Dallas :) I see you're in Houston.. Got the quote back from one company today to ship just 5 cars, 8500.. :bur2:

Just curious, what part of Texas will you be located to?

[GregWeld]

North Dallas :) I see you're in Houston.. Got the quote back from one company today to ship just 5 cars, 8500.. :bur2:




For a mere 172 grand more you can buy my trailer and do it multiple times!!! LOL

[qnitro]

For a mere 172 grand more you can buy my trailer and do it multiple times!!! LOL

God, I have to make the drive twice already :) Moving my parents first :twak:

[chichirone]

North Dallas :) I see you're in Houston.. Got the quote back from one company today to ship just 5 cars, 8500.. :bur2:

Was this from Curves Ahead? Hopefully not. My quote for 6 cars was $5k. Full trailer. I have heard auction season has the transporters in high demand and pricing is in their "high season" rates. In other words...they are sticking it to the customer. :bang:

[John510]

What?! Leaving the good ol' Bay Area?

At least when you get to Texas you can carry a 9MM everywhere you go now....

[GregWeld]

What?! Leaving the good ol' Bay Area?

At least when you get to Texas you can carry a 9MM everywhere you go now....



Wimpy caliber.... real men carry 1911's in .45. In Idaho - you'd be the odd man out if you DIDN'T carry. LOL

Gun ownership in Idaho is 55% --- Versus California's 21%

By the way -- Our murder rate is next to nothing - and gun homicides in 2010 were a whopping 12.... NOT 12 per 100,000 but 12 TOTAL

Versus California with only 37 X's the population but 100 X's the murder rate. Ya think maybe it's PEOPLE not guns that might be the real issue??

[qnitro]

Im taking all my guns with me too.. :) 7 in all :)

What?! Leaving the good ol' Bay Area?

At least when you get to Texas you can carry a 9MM everywhere you go now....

[1transam]

Let me know if you need me to lighten the car load :) , just rode in your old CTS-V coupe with shuan!!!

Very nice car!

[rickpaw]

What?! Leaving the good ol' Bay Area?

At least when you get to Texas you can carry a 9MM everywhere you go now....

And in the open too, if you have the concealed license.

Wimpy caliber.... real men carry 1911's in .45. In Idaho - you'd be the odd man out if you DIDN'T carry. LOL

Gun ownership in Idaho is 55% --- Versus California's 21%

By the way -- Our murder rate is next to nothing - and gun homicides in 2010 were a whopping 12.... NOT 12 per 100,000 but 12 TOTAL

Versus California with only 37 X's the population but 100 X's the murder rate. Ya think maybe it's PEOPLE not guns that might be the real issue??

I've been arguing the same logic for years.

What part of north Dallas? I'll be up in around DFW airport for work for 5 months.

[qnitro]

South Denton.... Bought a HUGE 6000sqft home, with 5 car garage and garages are ALL oversized with super high ceilings


And in the open too, if you have the concealed license.



I've been arguing the same logic for years.

What part of north Dallas? I'll be up in around DFW airport for work for 5 months.

[clill]

Wimpy caliber.... real men carry 1911's in .45. In Idaho - you'd be the odd man out if you DIDN'T carry. LOL

Gun ownership in Idaho is 55% --- Versus California's 21%

By the way -- Our murder rate is next to nothing - and gun homicides in 2010 were a whopping 12.... NOT 12 per 100,000 but 12 TOTAL

Versus California with only 37 X's the population but 100 X's the murder rate. Ya think maybe it's PEOPLE not guns that might be the real issue??

Because there is nobody in Idaho !

[GregWeld]

Because there is nobody in Idaho !



And we'll hope it stays that way!

[clill]

We'll see how long before you can't stand it and need civilization. Buy a house in Napa with a shop as your main house and use the McMansion as your winter hideaway. Napa will have you close to the race tracks and wine country.:peepwall: