auto transport - need to ship a 914, bought a 914 and need to have it shipped to me |
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auto transport - need to ship a 914, bought a 914 and need to have it shipped to me |
seanpaulmc |
Dec 11 2016, 06:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
Do you have any recommendations (good or bad) for cross country auto transport.
While over Thanksgiving holiday at my in-laws I picked up a '73 914. It runs but it needs too much work to drive it from Philadelphia to Orlando. I've never shipped a car before and what I've gathered is that these brokers (middlemen) hire the truckers, you pay a fee to the broker (deposit), and then hope the trucker is reputable. When the car arrives you then pay the trucker (in cash) yet the broker has no responsibility or liability. Any issues with the transport of the car have to be delt directly with the trucker. What could possibly go wrong? I'm a newbie. This is my first 914 and I'm looking forward to getting it. That said, any advice on where to start with making it road worthy? |
seanpaulmc |
Dec 18 2016, 07:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
Well it's done. I want to thank everyone for the support and the leads. The car arrived at my home in Orlando today. Surprise to my neighbors when a 9 vehicle carrier pulled through the neighborhood. I guess the easy part is over. And, now that I've gotten to look over the car more the buyer's remorse is starting to set in. Got a long way to go on this one. Next hurdle...DMV. Then the real work begins! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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iankarr |
Dec 19 2016, 12:00 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Well it's done. I want to thank everyone for the support and the leads. The car arrived at my home in Orlando today. Surprise to my neighbors when a 9 vehicle carrier pulled through the neighborhood. I guess the easy part is over. And, now that I've gotten to look over the car more the buyer's remorse is starting to set in. Got a long way to go on this one. Next hurdle...DMV. Then the real work begins! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Buyers remorse when you first "meet" your car is totally normal. The more time you spend with the car, the more you'll notice. In my experience, the car is never "done" till you sell it! The fact that it needs some work gives you the opportunity to make the car exactly what you want. And you'll have fun and learn a lot along the way. As others have posted, this community will help you through anything. It's all been done a hundred times before. There are no stupid questions. Don't be afraid to ask. Now... If you can post a bunch of photos, and tell us what you've found (so far), we can help you get a head start on a plan to make your car safe and reliable. Congrats and good luck! Ian |
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