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Shipping my C3

Posted: 4/1/05 4:46pm Message 1 of 9
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Mansfield, TX - USA
Joined: 12/4/2001
Posts: 110

Anybody know of a reputable company for shipping (closed trailer or van)? Going from Kansas City to St. Paul. I need to get some price quotes.

Thanks,

Jim




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Posted: 4/1/05 9:15pm Message 2 of 9
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Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 1/23/2002
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
Don't know of any personally but see ads in major automobile magazines all the time.  When are you moving north?


Jim Olson 

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Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

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Posted: 4/1/05 11:16pm Message 3 of 9
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East Hanover, NJ - USA
Joined: 9/25/2004
Posts: 525
Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C

Easy,

I was not happy with the carrier that I selected.  Although it cost only $600 to ship the car from NC to NJ, the carrier (AAA Advantage) that I hired was actually a broker who farmed the job out.  Their Customer Service sucked & the whole thing could have been avoided if I spent a little more $$$.

I have heard good things about http://www.dasautoshippers.com/ and http://www.intercitylines.com/.

Make sure that your carrier is the actual shipper, satellite tracking is nice too.  If you go with an open trailer, make sure you opt for the car to be TOPLOADED.  My car was below a very leaky project car.

Good luck,

Anthony




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Posted: 4/2/05 12:16am Message 4 of 9
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Portland, TN - USA
Joined: 4/29/2003
Posts: 805
Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.

We use this guy at Holley and he does a great job for us and is always on time and gives good service with a good price

Steve Durham

270-439-9387

Cell - 270-887-1022

I have one other I use a lot, but don't have his contact info handy.




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Posted: 4/3/05 12:56pm Message 5 of 9
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Mansfield, TX - USA
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Thanks Guys!

Some good info there - caveats and referrals. Just what i was looking for.

Norsky - don't know the exact timing of the move - probably summer.

Thanks,

Jim




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Posted: 4/3/05 2:33pm Message 6 of 9
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jersey city, NJ - USA
Joined: 11/30/2003
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Vette(s): 1979 corvette metallic silver/red leather interior
what about these guys? they are near where i live, but i believe they are nation wide



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Posted: 4/3/05 9:52pm Message 7 of 9
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Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 1/23/2002
Posts: 7315
Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
[QUOTE=Easy Rider] ...

Norsky - don't know the exact timing of the move - probably summer. ... [/QUOTE]

When you get settled in (and somewhat unpacked!  ) let me know and we can meet for a burger and a brew somewhere.




Jim Olson 

"The Toys"...!!!  Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

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Posted: 4/4/05 11:56am Message 8 of 9
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA
Joined: 3/9/2005
Posts: 789
Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I havent used em but being in the collector insurance biz we here real good things about FedEx Custom Critical.  I saved a few bucks using someone else and all I know is these clowns crushed my exhaust system.  Good Luck!


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Posted: 4/5/05 2:01pm Message 9 of 9
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA
Joined: 10/22/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
I had a similar experience with AAA. trailered my car from Indianapolis to Florida on a car hauler right through Hurrican Jean. Car was soaked.Spend the extra dough.


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