Terry Bond Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 My son is considering the purchase of a vehicle in Texas (Ft. Worth area) and may need it transported up to NJ (near Mt. Holley). Has anyone got any recommendations? Its a Jeep, equipped for off-road use so open trailer transport would be acceptable. We sure wouldnt want to just pick something out of the yellow pages after some of the horror stories we've heard on this forum! Appreciate the info!Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Terry, sounds like a U-haul flat and about 3 days should take care of that problem. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Shame on you Wayne! Budget Truck Rental is the company to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Hi, Terry...A suggestion...There are various sponsors to at least phone for rates...--Priority One, Medford, NY (1-877-588-7088)...Advertises in Antique Automobile and Fall Hershey.--Horseless Carriage, Paterson, NJ...Advertises in Fall Hershey --Passport Transport, (www.passporttransport.com) (1-800-325-4267)...Advertises in the Fall Hershey.At least you could obtain advise/rates.I agree about the nightmares various people have posted on the Forum over the years. What bothered many of us from old threads is how "unknowns" sub-contract to undesirable carriers, where, the driver could care less/rude/pick up your vehicle at a shopping mall parking lot in the middle of the night whenever the driver gets there, and, so on...Again, this is an "AACA Search" candidate for probably one of the longest threads this site has run. Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 7, 2004 Author Share Posted August 7, 2004 We certainly would prefer to just wander south and go fetch ourselves. Sounds like a great father/son trip but between my work and AACA sked and his Coast Guard duties its tough to spring the time for it. Not sure how we'd manage it in only three days though-so much to see and so little time. You know Id want to stop at every antique shop and flea market! The ideal situation would be to find someone in the hobby coming north for the Carlisle/Hershey meets with an empty trailer hopeful of buying something. If we could get it that far he could always fetch later. Appreciate the contact info Peter provided too. We'll start there to get some base-line pricing info.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Terry, I would also recommend a rented trailer as I did for my 56 Cadillac (United Rentals in Norfolk/Chesapeake), but if not, I have a Jeep-Nut who works with me that sometimes hits Jeep events in Florida and Texas. I don't know his schedule. I think he's headed for North Carolina next, but he has a new trailer for his Jeep- it may fit 2. Anyway, you can contact him at padams@LCE.com.Slainte!Mark PS: Do the trip Terry, what an adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Terry ~ The way Wayne drives it is only a 3 day trip for him. For everyone else it is probably a 4-5 day trip from where you live. hvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Yes, and I have lawyer fees to prove it! As a matter of fact I just met a nice young female lawyer for my next case in September. Such an expensive way to meet women! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Wayne ~ Does Gloria know about this ploy? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Boy, does she,Howard. True story; We were talking just last week about me leaving all of the trucking business for her to continue operating after I move on to the great beyond. She told me that taxidermy was cheaper than a funeral service. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> At that point, seeing the puzzled look on my face, she told me that it would be her pleasure in life to chunk things at me hanging on the wall, each time she passed through the room. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Honest! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Wayne ~ Opt for a shoulder mount to be placed like a moose head over your desk. Now that would be something to see. You could even use it for a company logo on the side of your truck cabs. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 The bronzed right foot should make for a nice paperweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 OK, last post on this subject(Sorry Terry). The taxidermist wouldn't be able to get that close to my foot Bob! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 ....and to think of how people often wondered why Dale Evans outlived Roy Rogers for all of those years.... LOOK AT WHAT ROY DID TO TRIGGER!!! Wayne, you might want to take care of yourself or you could be spending your afterlife with a saddle on your back....like Trigger!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Also tell her to think about having your neck connected to a motor similar to the Christmas deer we see in peoples yards. Nice touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 And a few recorded songs like on those mounted fish the move their heads and sing. hvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 21, 2004 Author Share Posted August 21, 2004 Right-last time I went fishing I took one of those things along, put it on my hook and pulled it up outa the water. The rest of the guys in the boat jumped overboard when it started to sing! Last time they'll bring beer on a fishing trip! Anyway-I need to get this back on line-things are progressing well and my son has had contact with a company called GATOR in Texas. They've given him a good price (and a nice military discount) but does anyone know anything about them? I've provided the normal fatherly advice - check insurance, BBB, ask for references, look at the contract, insurance papers, etc. But - any input from the membership would be helpful.Thanks in advance,Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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