Coast to Coast transport help?, or my car is going to Scotty B's! |
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Coast to Coast transport help?, or my car is going to Scotty B's! |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 14 2011, 05:49 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, so I have been speaking with Scotty B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and have decided that I want him to handle the restoration of my car's chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) .
We have tentatively decided the car will be going to him in April once the winter passes and he has room in his shop. The problem is how do I get it there? My car is in Alamo, CA 94507 and he is in Charles City, VA 23030. Does anyone in this club happen to be driving a transport truck with room on it? I am willing to pay of course. I am just hoping not to have to pay $800 like the shippers are quoting me. Timing is completely flexible. The car is fully assembled but not running so it will have to be winched up onto the trunk. Let me know if you are interested or know someone willing to help an old man out. Thanks in advance, Michael |
mepstein |
Dec 14 2011, 06:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
OK, so I have been speaking with Scotty B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and have decided that I want him to handle the restoration of my car's chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . We have tentatively decided the car will be going to him in April once the winter passes and he has room in his shop. The problem is how do I get it there? My car is in Alamo, CA 94507 and he is in Charles City, VA 23030. Does anyone in this club happen to be driving a transport truck with room on it? I am willing to pay of course. I am just hoping not to have to pay $800 like the shippers are quoting me. Timing is completely flexible. The car is fully assembled but not running so it will have to be winched up onto the trunk. Let me know if you are interested or know someone willing to help an old man out. Thanks in advance, Michael $800 sounds like a good deal. Just renting a U haul, tolls, insurance and back and forth gas runs me ~$150+ for a 400 mile round trip. Plus a day driving. Maybe a group buy on the transport? I think your doing the right thing. Scott's work is second to none. |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 14 2011, 07:06 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Mepstein:
Thanks for the feedback. This, as I am sure you know, was not an easy decision; especially knowing the car is going cross-country for the work. But everything I have seen and read about Scotty B tells me he is the right man for the job. I knew I was on the right path when Dr. Evil told me the same thing. I just know that after he touches the body rust will have vanished and not resurface within my lifetime. I plan on driving this car but still do not plan on driving it in the rain. Of course here in CA that is not asking a lot. I have to admit that I am really excited about it going to him and can't wait until it happens. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
Series9 |
Dec 14 2011, 07:40 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
You're making a VERY good decision. The cost to send a car cross-country is much less than the cost to have it done poorly.
Here's to Scotty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
JRust |
Dec 14 2011, 07:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
$800 for cross country transport is a great deal. I doubt you will find it any cheaper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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vwsamba |
Dec 14 2011, 07:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 20-November 10 From: Malibu, CA Member No.: 12,407 Region Association: None |
$800 is an AMAZING deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) let me know who will do it for that as i usually pay $1200
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nomore9one4 |
Dec 14 2011, 10:37 PM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
$800 is a great deal...although unless Scotty is keeping it your also gonna have to pay to have it sent back and thats gonna add up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 14 2011, 10:39 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Well the $800 is for open transport....that is one reason why I am waiting until spring. I figure that since the car is going to come apart, it getting dirty in transport is not that big a deal.
Once I nail the deal down, if I can't do better privately, I will post that information on here. Of course when it returns to CA it will be in an enclosed transport. |
hot_shoe914 |
Dec 14 2011, 10:57 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
It cost me $740.00 to get one from Bakersfield to Memphis in an enclosed trailer and cost me $600.00 to get one from Ventura to Memphis in an enclosed and I work for the company. If you can get it to Memphis I could drop it off at Scott's in April when I go up to Hershey.
p.s. I have a car at Scott's also. I wouldn't even consider taking one anywhere else. He is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
oldschool |
Dec 14 2011, 11:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,372 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow big props for the man.....So we most suck at here in the wild west (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
I want to know with all of his posting(Funny) ..how does he have time to work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 15 2011, 07:25 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
hot_shoe914 - Thanks that is very generous; I will see what I can work out.
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flipb |
Dec 15 2011, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well the $800 is for open transport....that is one reason why I am waiting until spring. I figure that since the car is going to come apart, it getting dirty in transport is not that big a deal. Once I nail the deal down, if I can't do better privately, I will post that information on here. Of course when it returns to CA it will be personally delivered via 3,000 miles of driving by someone who lives in the same part of the country as Scott. Pick me! Pick me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Dec 15 2011, 08:25 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
$800 isn't bad. I paid something like that for enclosed from Dallas to LA.
Then again, you could sell this roller and use the $800 towards a roller back east.... just sayin'... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
tradisrad |
Dec 15 2011, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
I think it is awesome that you are getting you car restored and from what I have seen here Scotty does great work.
But, I've got to ask is it really necessary to send the car across the country for this restoration. Yeaman's auto body in Palo Alto does top notch work and he knows the 914s in and out. I would also imagine that there are some other local shops that do good work. If you dont ship it that is $2k more you can put into the car. Ultimately it's your decision and I will look forward to seeing the restoration thread. -Rob |
MoveQik |
Dec 15 2011, 08:32 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You're making a VERY good decision. The cost to send a car cross-country is much less than the cost to have it done poorly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Sometimes you only have to send the motor.....but you still get the idea. Can't wait to see the progress! |
Jaymann |
Dec 15 2011, 09:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 18-August 09 From: Drexel hill pa Member No.: 10,692 Region Association: None |
I would try to get it running over the winter,then drive it there.Jaymann
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mepstein |
Dec 15 2011, 09:15 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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mepstein |
Dec 15 2011, 09:24 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You're making a VERY good decision. The cost to send a car cross-country is much less than the cost to have it done poorly. I'm spending a lot of money and Scott is spending a lot of time fixing the hack job from the previous "Porsche restoration specialist" that was 1/2 hour from my house. Not saying that any other shop doesn't do good work but sometimes piece of mind is worth a lot. These are hobby cars. They don't make financial sense, we own them because they make us happy. Besides, the travel expense is a drop in the bucket compared to what Cairo94507 will spend on other parts to bring them up to the standard of the paint job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Where's the icon for slippery slope? |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 15 2011, 09:42 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Yeah, the car is not drivable w/o doing brakes, gas lines, major oil leak repair, engine service, tires, etc. I will not be doing that work just to drive it before it comes apart.
Also, I know there are many reputable shops right here in CA and no disrespect to any of them. I am sure they all do excellent work too. This was a tough call for me. I have read a lot about a lot of shops around here and personally visited some shops. It would be much easier to keep it here in the Bay Area and be able to visit while the work was in progress for sure. However, ultimately, Scotty B. was the clear front runner and came highly recommended and is a 914 freak. In the end, the cost to transport it will be insignificant when compared to everything else regarding this car. Downside, I will probably only get to visit the car once while it is in progress. However I know Scotty will take lots of pictures of the progress to keep me, and all of you, well informed. I look forward to seeing this build thread from start to finish as (another) nice restoration documentation. By the way, at this point, Irish Green is going to be the color. Close seconds are Light Ivory and Adriatic Blue - in that order. Please, please do not try to talk me into painting it the original gold metallic; it ain't going to happen. I know some love that color but I am not in that camp. |
tradisrad |
Dec 15 2011, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
You can't go wrong with the Irish Green!
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