 Best way to ship a car to WCC06?, Any and all help is appreciated |
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| MoveQik |
 Dec 24 2005, 09:48 AM
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What size wheels can I fit?  Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region   |
My wife and I are planning to make a vacation up there to the NW so I can attend the WCC06. The plan is that I fly into Portland early Friday for the weekend. My wife and daughter will fly up to Seattle on Sunday. I'll just hop in a rental car from Portland to Seattle and we can spend the rest of the week up there visiting friends and vacationing.
Here is the rub...I would love to have my car up there but driving it adds too much time to the trip. So, I would prefer to ship it there. Any good lines on the best and cheapest way to get my car from Phoenix to Portland? |
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| BMITCHELL |
Dec 24 2005, 10:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Moorpark, CA Member No.: 3,681 |
Craig at Camp 914 should know. He ships stuff all the time.
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 24 2005, 10:24 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,463 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Bruce and I talked about using the train but it was huge money, no set time when they load your car. Which means it sits in a train yard until they get ready, sounds like some rail road dude loads it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) I can imagine what that would mean for the Alien... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) It travels across country switching from train to train as they make connection. No set time to arrive. Then there was the show about all the serial killers and theives that ride the rails... I'm re-thinking my trip plans....
I need a better way too. Either that or I'm driving again. The Titan will pull it but with gas prices the way they are.. and 12 mpg.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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| Allan |
Dec 24 2005, 10:36 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
That's gonna be tough. The experience I had was that there was no way to actually schedule the pick-up or delivery. They gave me a "window" that the car would be picked up and delivered which varied from 3 to 5 days. Plus it took over a month for them to get the truck filled. They wont travel unless they have a full load. That ran right at $500.00. I couldn't imagine what it would cost to have it shipped with a strict time line...
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| xitspd |
Dec 24 2005, 10:48 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) Rick, Screw the railroad idea. I ship rail cars of potatoes all over the United States. I can deliver a sea container to Taiwan a week faster than a railcar to Boston or New York. The rail service continues to decline. Drive the alien to So Cal and we can start a caravan up the West Coast. Spend a day or two with us and let's go! I think we will have a large group caravaning up North. Dan |
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| TravisNeff |
Dec 24 2005, 10:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) It will run you betwen 700-800 bucks each way. That is how much it cost me to get my car from CAMP
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 24 2005, 10:53 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,463 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Sounds like fun! If I have the time, I may want to meet you guys in Nor Cal though. It's a time off work issue. But then again I may be fired in the next 60 days or so anyway. If that happens I'll have all kinds of time. |
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| MoveQik |
Dec 24 2005, 10:56 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Alright, alright.....NO (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hijacked.gif) !! I have serious issues here! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 24 2005, 10:57 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i agree...
we wil have a big SoCal caravan.... AA |
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| J P Stein |
Dec 24 2005, 10:58 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Ship it early and I can store it for a while. I sure Craig would make the same offer. Getting it back to you would have to be worked out.
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| MoveQik |
Dec 24 2005, 11:44 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thank you very much for the offer. If I can find a decent rate to ship it, that might be the best option. |
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| Ferg |
Dec 24 2005, 11:47 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
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Mike, I'm working on the same issue, i'll pm you after the holidays and maybe we can figure it out together. I really want to have the car there too. It's nice to hear that you will be at WCC 06, with family like me. Ferg. |
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| JoeSharp |
Dec 24 2005, 11:55 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Joe O' has already mentioned this to me. I think he is planning a 2 week vacation for the trip. I WOULD LOVE TO BE A STAGING POINT. I'm going to go in Party Centrial and will be set-up for support.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe |
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| MoveQik |
Dec 24 2005, 11:59 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
FYI Ferg, my family won't be at WCC. They are flying into Seattle on Sunday and I will leave WCC to meet them there. We'll there for a week after WCC.
Back on topic....sounds like there are a lot of cars that need to get ship[ped there. Seems like we should be able to work something out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Dec 24 2005, 12:00 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am looking forward to my second visit in Party Central. Now let's find a way to get my car there! |
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| GWN7 |
Dec 24 2005, 12:05 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It was about $650 CDN to ship it one way (all the data is on the puter that died). So about $1000 US to ship it return from here to Vancouver, BC. Storage was in a parking lot at both ends. As Rick mentioned, no firm delivery dates (you drop it off and 7 to 10 days later it might get there). There web site is Here
DAS quoted $1,019 USD terminal to terminal ( Minneapolis, MN to 16 miles outside of Portland ....$2,348 for door to door service. $2,648 if you want it delivered with all the bells & whistles and 16 days delivery time....cheaper to buy one there (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) This post has been edited by GWN7: Dec 24 2005, 12:51 PM |
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| bondo |
Dec 24 2005, 12:56 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
You could always do what CptTripps did... Buy one when ya get there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Seriously though.. you might be able to find someone near you that's going to the WCC and has more time than 914.. they'd probably be happy to drive it up for ya. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| neo914-6 |
Dec 24 2005, 01:23 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I investigated this for WCC05, I forget the thread now... I thought a multi-car trailer would work but never got a reasonable quote, in fact the transporter (John Valdez) from Portland screwed me and the company he sub-contracted to ship my neo914 to Seattle from San Jose. He may still be transporting so beware. Prices aren't cheap as someone pointed out, $600-900 one way. Timing is another issue as transporters have jobs in so many locations and different schedules. They may give you a break if you are flexible. Storing it early in OR may help. I was trying to find someone at the receiving location who needed transport back to my location so we could split the costs. The transporter said he charged the full amount whether a car was in his trailer or not. I advertised for weeks and "almost" found someone but we couldn't make the timing work for both of us. Having it at the WCC for a few days before it's return may require another arrangement with another company depending on schedules. If you go this route I would recommend this shipper: John @ Van Dam Trucking 701-235-3547 Probaby the cheapest way is to pay a "private" person with a truck and trailer that you trust who is willing to transport it for a nominal fee plus gas. The only drawback is their insurance won't cover your car in an accident. Attached image(s) 
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| xitspd |
Dec 24 2005, 01:23 PM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Joe, Let me know the day and time you are planning on leaving for Portland! I am about 17 minutes off the Interstate 10, for anyone that is coming in from the East Coast. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Let's all roll out together................ |
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| Brando |
Dec 24 2005, 02:40 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes, we will.... Maybe you can have someone in your area who wants to go to WCC06 drive it out there for you? |
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