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Shipper recommendations?, San Jose to Boulder CO |
Ferg |
Mar 13 2012, 10:39 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
I'm a 914 owner again, my regular shipper is pretty jammed up at the moment, anyone got a good recommendation for a mom and pop type operation? Don't like using brokers or the big guys.
Open is ok if it's a 4ish car roll back, closed is good if it's not insane $... TIA Ferg pic of new toy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
jcambo7 |
Mar 13 2012, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,669 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Nice ride and congrats!
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dlkawashima |
Mar 13 2012, 12:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
Sweet! So what did we lose to you ..... looks like maybe a late '72? Details please.
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Ferg |
Mar 13 2012, 12:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
73 1.7 with early bumpers, complete respray in orig Alaska Blue, no rust ect.
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jmill |
Mar 13 2012, 12:16 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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dlee1967 |
Mar 13 2012, 12:21 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
I used a fellow call Ted Phillips (Phillips Transport) from Arizona to Houston. 530-510-0742. He makes the CA to Texas run frequently. It was an open car hauler and the car was very dirty when it arrived, but nothing a little soap and water wouldn't cure.
The price was right and no damage to the car. |
Ferg |
Mar 13 2012, 02:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
I used a fellow call Ted Phillips (Phillips Transport) from Arizona to Houston. 530-510-0742. He makes the CA to Texas run frequently. It was an open car hauler and the car was very dirty when it arrived, but nothing a little soap and water wouldn't cure. The price was right and no damage to the car. Thanks Dave, called Ted and left a message. Anyone else? |
Tom_T |
Mar 13 2012, 02:58 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I think I saw that one on the evil-bayness Ferg - SF Bay Area IIRC. Might help to specify the start & end points for shipping! If I wasn't so tight on time now, I'd offer to drive it for you & cover my own costs for a good road trip! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .... haven't had a good road trip since last July when I drove my son's 88 Honda Civic back to him at Ft. Drum NY from SoCal - in all that 100+ heat wave!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
audio_file |
Mar 13 2012, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 6-August 11 From: Everett, Wa Member No.: 13,409 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I used 4 Corners to get my 914 from Salt Lake area to the Seattle area after seeing their great reviews. I was not disappointed! Their service was very fast, communication excellent, and at a competitive price.
http://www.fourcornerstransportservices.com/ Chris |
sbsix |
Mar 13 2012, 04:23 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm a 914 owner again, my regular shipper is pretty jammed up at the moment, anyone got a good recommendation for a mom and pop type operation? Don't like using brokers or the big guys. Open is ok if it's a 4ish car roll back, closed is good if it's not insane $... TIA Ferg pic of new toy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ferg, I used InterCity to ship my 914-6 from Santa Barbara to Chicago and back again during a work transfer a few years back. They charged about $1,000 for each trip but my company paid for the move. My six was in an enclosed trailer both ways and it was handled with care each time by the loader/driver. It arrived exactly when they said it would be delivered, unscratched. If money was no object and I did it again I would use InterCity, but I wouldn't want to pay that much myself. I also would never ship my car to Chicago again. Don't know what I was thinking. I had headers at the time and no heat. I had used a low rate shipper before that to ship a car in an open transporter from New Jersey to Santa Barbara and paid about $500 as I recall. The car arrived after 16 days covered in transmission fluid, mud and who knows what else. It was a Camry so no big deal, but if it was my 914-6 I would have been beside myself. Good luck and I hope it turns out well for you and your great looking 914. Gary |
mtn flyr |
Mar 13 2012, 08:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 20-December 07 From: Bozeman Mt Member No.: 8,491 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Cool, love Alaska blue!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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tod914 |
Mar 13 2012, 08:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Congrads! Pretty car. I find the steelies more appealing than the alloys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I recently had Golden Key suggested by Thomas Sunday. Let me know who gives you the best rate. I'm trying justify another purchase too (non-914), but don't want to get killed on a big shipping charge. Good luck, and hang onto it for a while.
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Ferg |
Mar 13 2012, 09:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys, I'll post what I learn tomorrow when the quotes start to roll in.
So far, only one 750 open 1100 enclosed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) About 200 more than I hoped on both counts. |
tod914 |
Mar 13 2012, 09:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I hear yah, the shipping is kind of a deal breaker on the cars I'm looking at.
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Lou W |
Mar 13 2012, 09:20 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
I used 4 Corners to get my 914 from Salt Lake area to the Seattle area after seeing their great reviews. I was not disappointed! Their service was very fast, communication excellent, and at a competitive price. http://www.fourcornerstransportservices.com/ Chris Mike, I nevergot a response from the compamy that you refered me to, so I went with 4 Corners, they were fantastic. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Ferg |
Mar 14 2012, 10:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Thanks Lou, so far they are the front runners... going to make a decision today.
Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Ferg |
Mar 16 2012, 08:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Thanks Lou, so far they are the front runners... going to make a decision today. Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks again Lou!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I used them, and went with open transport, they just called, an ENCLOSED 2 car trailer is picking it up tomorrow AM, and I should have the car by Monday. Huge score, just luck on my part a enclosed guy had an empty space, but cheapest I've ever paid for transport and it's enclosed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Now I gotta name the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
rick 918-S |
Mar 16 2012, 11:15 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Thanks Lou, so far they are the front runners... going to make a decision today. Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks again Lou!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I used them, and went with open transport, they just called, an ENCLOSED 2 car trailer is picking it up tomorrow AM, and I should have the car by Monday. Huge score, just luck on my part a enclosed guy had an empty space, but cheapest I've ever paid for transport and it's enclosed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Now I gotta name the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/FERG.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/14.gif) |
jeeperjohn56 |
Mar 17 2012, 01:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Antioch,Ca. Member No.: 6,407 Region Association: None |
Thanks Lou, so far they are the front runners... going to make a decision today. Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks again Lou!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I used them, and went with open transport, they just called, an ENCLOSED 2 car trailer is picking it up tomorrow AM, and I should have the car by Monday. Huge score, just luck on my part a enclosed guy had an empty space, but cheapest I've ever paid for transport and it's enclosed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Now I gotta name the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/FERG.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/14.gif) Nice looking car Ferg,hope everything turns out for you. Happy Motoring. John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
SLITS |
Mar 17 2012, 07:59 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
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