Auto shippers

TheRookie · Post by **TheRookie** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:03 am

*IF* the whole Formula 350 thing happens, does anyone have any recommendations on shippers? I think I used DAS last time with the BMW. Their 'quick quote' for Raleigh to Cleveland off their website was $575 based on driving and picking up from their facilities. Pickup/drop off is extra. I can certainly call around, but figured I'd ask and it might be a good topic for the board.

wxo · Post by **wxo** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:37 am

Well, Rookie, some of us here at Tiresmoke have traditions to uphold.
**IF** this Formula 350 thing happens, it's not in the Tiresmoke tradition to ship cars. We go get 'em!! Where's the adventure in shipping? Besides don't you want to see the sights, sounds, and flavors of Raleigh, North Carolina?

TheRookie · Post by **TheRookie** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:44 pm

Well, it may be a problem of time. This week is the first I have had off from work in 2.5 years. I am also out most of January to LA, Boston, and Seattle for a week at a time. So, unless I do a banzai drive down Saturday and back Sunday, the old fashioned way isn't going to work. Believe me, I'd prefer it.

wxo · Post by **wxo** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:17 pm

OK, OK. I keep forgetting that some of you folks still work. I think work is over rated but that's only me. Somehow we still need to get an adventure out of this opportunity.

TheRookie · Post by **TheRookie** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:19 pm

Eh, just working hard now so I can play hard later. I will retire at the earliest time possible. Anyway, it may all be moot if you're going to bring your old baby back home. Any chance you want to check out the snow?? You do have the time, don't you??

wxo · Post by **wxo** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:11 pm

Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. A few days ago, I loaned the neighbors my battery charger to relight the fire in the ol' bird. I expect now that Christmas is past, I should see some movement across the street. If not , I will check on it.
I have given quite a bit of thought to the idea of bringing her back home and have decided against it. So she's yours. All we gotta do is figger out how to make it happen.

markss327 · Post by **markss327** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:10 am

My car trailer is available to help out the cause - if and when this comes together.
She's self contained - Surge brakes, mechanical wench (if the F body is secured, un-running) and straps. All you need provide is a tow vehicle with a class III or better hitch, 4pin electrical connection, and a handshake, promising ya bring her back in one piece.

She's 1750lbs empty, and figure 5000lbs loaded.