Shipping a Tow'd... Suggestions Anyone?

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Wazabug2
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Shipping a Tow'd... Suggestions Anyone?

Post by Wazabug2 »

I live in Northern Illinois and just made a deal to purchase a Tow'd in northwestern Nevada. I was quoted $2287 from Reliable Auto Transport to ship it to me. OUCH!
Any club members have any suggestions??
Thanks
David
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PowersBuggies
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Post by PowersBuggies »

When I had each of our Tow'ds shipped, I looked up shippers in that State via Craigslist... I shipped from Kansas to NY and from Idaho to NY for a whole lot less than half of what you were quoted.


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2016 Goals: Rebecca - Joining the ranks of the Iron Buggy and Long Haul League

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2015 GOAL: MOTB 2015 HERE WE COME! - With the Tow'd and the Manx!
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Just sent you a message on the company I used for the Kansas to NY shipping.
Craig and Rebecca
Manx Club #3634
66 Manx/68 Towd - His
67 Tow'd/67 Manx - Hers
67 Dune Buggy - Our Build
69 Empi Imp - Korinne

2016 Goals: Rebecca - Joining the ranks of the Iron Buggy and Long Haul League

***ACCOMPLISHED!***
2015 GOAL: MOTB 2015 HERE WE COME! - With the Tow'd and the Manx!
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Drive it with the S2B Group not an option?
Wazabug2
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Post by Wazabug2 »

Great idea..... Uh, shall we say it needs a bit of work......
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Did you get that one that was on the Samba? Fire sale today only?


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Craig and Rebecca
Manx Club #3634
66 Manx/68 Towd - His
67 Tow'd/67 Manx - Hers
67 Dune Buggy - Our Build
69 Empi Imp - Korinne

2016 Goals: Rebecca - Joining the ranks of the Iron Buggy and Long Haul League

***ACCOMPLISHED!***
2015 GOAL: MOTB 2015 HERE WE COME! - With the Tow'd and the Manx!
Wazabug2
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Yes, it was posted on the Samba
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That was a nice looking one and a great deal!


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Manx Club #3634
66 Manx/68 Towd - His
67 Tow'd/67 Manx - Hers
67 Dune Buggy - Our Build
69 Empi Imp - Korinne

2016 Goals: Rebecca - Joining the ranks of the Iron Buggy and Long Haul League

***ACCOMPLISHED!***
2015 GOAL: MOTB 2015 HERE WE COME! - With the Tow'd and the Manx!
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Post by 5150bossman »

So long as it is a roller, it shouldn't be that expensive. You can also try meeting the shipper at their regional dock in your area and tow it back from there. That might help lower the cost a bit if they don't have to deliver it to a specific address.
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If you don't mind open transport we had a Tow'd shipped from Reno to central NY state for $1000.
Hopefully whatever truck you get doesn't catch fire like ours....1147

Ours now fits into your "needs a little work" description!!
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Wazabug2
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Paul, can you tell me who did your shipping?
David
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Post by hillmotorsports »

David
I had an ad posted for a month on U Ship, 2 offers worse than yours, so I gave up.
Through a buddy I used Shank Brothers from Vestal NY as brokers, none of their own trucks were scheduled near Reno. 5 days later they had lined up a carrier, Tow'd was loaded and on the way 2 days later (it did not run). When the trailer caught fire east of Chicago John Shank arranged another carrier to complete the delivery, price stayed the same. As far as I am concerned they used me right! Tell John I sent you please!

John Shank
2305 Vestal Rd
Vestal NY.
607 727 7346 (cell)


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Wazabug2
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Thanks for the help, Paul.
FrizzysManx
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Post by FrizzysManx »

Try this Company ride-A way I have used them many times , shipped the El Tejon Manx from California to Buffalo , Have in Or out carriers , 1-877 597-6373 Ext 200 , Good rates
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This sale has been postponed due to title issues.

This thread will be locked pending settlement of the title issues.

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