Prewar Car Transport - Need Advice

[TexRiv_63]

I am looking at another 1928 Pierce Arrow, a complete but rough inoperable car to use as an archaeological dig, parts donor, and maybe an eventual project. My problem is that it is located on the northeast coast and I am in Texas so I need cross country transport. I have talked to a few carriers but they seem to be afraid of it due to its fragility and the likelihood of damage due to loading, vibration, etc. I'm sure I'm not the first person who has tried this, I'd like to hear your experiences good or bad, any recommendations for carriers, or any other advice that will help me decide if I should go ahead with the purchase.
Thanks in advance!

[ex98thdrill]

Avoid doing any business with a broker... They gave me the short end of the stick, and I don't know anyone who dealt with a broker who didn't get the same. The brokers will give you a good price, and you'll pay for it in the end.

[1937hd45]

DO NOT have it shipped on an open trailer. Got that advice from a dealer who caved into a buyers request. YES, lots of the car was missing upon arrival.

[TexRiv_63]

Thanks, I already planned on closed transport. I have only seen a few photos of the car but the body appears solid and the structural wood is supposed to be "perfect". Assuming this is at least 75% true what do you think my risk level would be? From what I read on these pages this type of moving must be going on all the time, can anyone recommend a carrier?

[imported_jscheib]

I know someone (closed trailer) in CT that might want to go to Texas with it. Let me try contacting him and I will let you know.

John

[mmuehlba]

Originally Posted By: TexRiv_63

Thanks, I already planned on closed transport. I have only seen a few photos of the car but the body appears solid and the structural wood is supposed to be "perfect". Assuming this is at least 75% true what do you think my risk level would be? From what I read on these pages this type of moving must be going on all the time, can anyone recommend a carrier?

well just keep this post on the top and put a zip code with the car may be some one would go and get you a lot of Pictures if it was in Milwaukee or close I would get you more than you would need and I bet a lot of others would also . Good luck , get pictures and insurance first . Mike

[imported_jscheib]

Don,

If you are still pursuing the car here in the NE, I have a contact for you that might haul that far, although he usually travels in the NE, so he limits his dead end work (and might save you some expense).

His name is Brian M. LaJoie of Northeast Cargo Carriers, LLC in Putnam, CT. He can be reached at 860.463.0127 (cell) or 860.928.3613 (Off), email at necc@ct.metrocast.net and a web site at www.necargocariers.com. He has transported for my and friends around New England and prices seem fair and his service good.

I talked to him today and he can move a car and secure any lose pieces (as in "project")

Best of luck with your possible purchase.

John

[TexRiv_63]

Mike, thanks for your response. I am working on getting much more complete info and more pictures before committing to anything. I've been burned before on "sight unseen", in olden times I would have traveled to CT and checked it out myself but these days a trip like that would be well over $1000 and I would still have to hire a transporter. We'll see what happens.

[TexRiv_63]

John, thanks for your response and carrier recommendation. Let's see if I can get the info I need on the car, I may give Brian a call to get an idea on the transport cost.

[flackmaster]

Being a native of upstate NY, I would be highly suspect of solid wood in a 1928 Project car. That said, I know of at least one guy in Central NY that hauls with a 24' enclosed trailer, and one fellow in Tyler that occasionally hauls up that way. Maybe I can help with hauling referral, or I have many friends in the Northeast - and I'm sure there would be many volunteers through this website (or the PAS) that would be happy to take a cellphone and camera to visit an orphaned Pierce. David Flack, Dallas, 214-373-7155

[TexRiv_63]

Just wanted to update everyone who responded to this, unfortunately the car was sold to someone else. The condition of the car was still very questionable so maybe it's just as well. Thanks to all who responded and offered their help.