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RatRodGirl · 02-10-2015, 08:41 PM

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ever had to ship a hot rod/classic car across the states? I would appreciate any recommendations for a reputable, but not outrageously priced transporting service.

Thanks in advance.

B-O-B · 02-10-2015, 10:17 PM

Three very good reasonable transports on the H A M B. I used T&A ,but there is also Bills & Truly Vintage.

Binx · 02-10-2015, 10:33 PM

Closed or open trailer? Closed are bigger $. I went through a broker to haul open trailer 2700mi and cost $1600. Broker got $200 and driver got the rest. Cheaper than I could've done it myself.

Lonnie

19Fordy · 02-10-2015, 10:46 PM

I have never had a vehicle transported, but the deal Binx mentioned sounds great.
Use an enclosed trailer to protect your vehicle and also discourage theft.

FortyNiner · 02-11-2015, 05:53 AM

RRG- As others have suggested, the HAMB is a good source for service providers in the HAMB O'Dex. One of the larger impacts on your final cost, after distance of course, is timing. If your transport dates are reasonably flexible the transporter can bundle other moves to manage your cost down. Good luck with the move.

vulture · 02-11-2015, 08:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by B-O-B

Three very good reasonable transports on the H A M B. I used T&A ,but there is also Bills & Truly Vintage.

Yep T&A on the HAMB is super solid and great my first choice for any transportation needed.

Grandadeo · 02-11-2015, 08:49 AM

BenD (T & A transport) brought a '53 Plymouth from Texas to Florida for me. He was great. Now if it had just been a Ford I'd still have it.

RatRodGirl · 02-11-2015, 10:49 AM

Hey, thanks everyone for the information! I will look into all that were suggested. Much appreciated

RatRodGirl · 02-11-2015, 11:02 AM

It was brought to my attention that "rat rod" is not a popular word on this site. I don't understand why we all can't get along. I enjoy all types of cars and trucks whether they have shiny paint or flat, stock or modified, etc. Maybe it's because I'm a girl, I just don't get it. But thank you to all who replied

dwick01 · 02-11-2015, 12:14 PM

It does not matter to me whether a person is a rat rodder, hot rodder, street rodder, restorers or anything else on here. I think it is good to hear opinions and such from a variety of people with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, knowledge, etc. JMHO. I'm not afraid to learn from anybody.

02-10-2015, 08:41 PM	#1
RatRodGirl Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 9	Economical transporter Hi everyone, Has anyone ever had to ship a hot rod/classic car across the states? I would appreciate any recommendations for a reputable, but not outrageously priced transporting service. Thanks in advance.

02-10-2015, 10:17 PM	#2
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 2,013	Re: Economical transporter Three very good reasonable transports on the H A M B. I used T&A ,but there is also Bills & Truly Vintage.

02-10-2015, 10:33 PM	#3
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: Economical transporter Closed or open trailer? Closed are bigger $. I went through a broker to haul open trailer 2700mi and cost $1600. Broker got $200 and driver got the rest. Cheaper than I could've done it myself. Lonnie

02-10-2015, 10:46 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,605	Re: Economical transporter I have never had a vehicle transported, but the deal Binx mentioned sounds great. Use an enclosed trailer to protect your vehicle and also discourage theft.

02-11-2015, 05:53 AM	#5
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,244	Re: Economical transporter RRG- As others have suggested, the HAMB is a good source for service providers in the HAMB O'Dex. One of the larger impacts on your final cost, after distance of course, is timing. If your transport dates are reasonably flexible the transporter can bundle other moves to manage your cost down. Good luck with the move.

02-11-2015, 08:49 AM	#7
Grandadeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 565	Re: Economical transporter BenD (T & A transport) brought a '53 Plymouth from Texas to Florida for me. He was great. Now if it had just been a Ford I'd still have it. __________________ Salt Is Good... Mk 9:50

02-11-2015, 10:49 AM	#8
RatRodGirl Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 9	Re: Economical transporter Hey, thanks everyone for the information! I will look into all that were suggested. Much appreciated

02-11-2015, 11:02 AM	#9
RatRodGirl Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 9	Re: Economical transporter It was brought to my attention that "rat rod" is not a popular word on this site. I don't understand why we all can't get along. I enjoy all types of cars and trucks whether they have shiny paint or flat, stock or modified, etc. Maybe it's because I'm a girl, I just don't get it. But thank you to all who replied

02-11-2015, 12:14 PM	#10
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: Economical transporter It does not matter to me whether a person is a rat rodder, hot rodder, street rodder, restorers or anything else on here. I think it is good to hear opinions and such from a variety of people with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, knowledge, etc. JMHO. I'm not afraid to learn from anybody.