well i bought that 66 from Ebay...and i need it shipped from GA to So CA......Martinez to be exact....anybody know of anyone?....thanks...i won't be able to sleep till it gets here

it's got wheels on it and an engine in it.. get yourself a 1 way plane ticket and have yourself a cross country road trip in a Chevelle.

believe me...i thought about it....if it was a bit closer i would have....its 2236 miles away....if i got stuck...it would suck :D

believe me...i thought about it....if it was a bit closer i would have....its 2236 miles away....if i got stuck...it would suck :D

So buy AAA...LOL

I used Intercitylines when transporting from LA to Chicago. That set me back $1500 back in 06'. That is roughly 2000mi.

BTW, it was enclosed.

http://www.intercitylines.com/

I drove a 67 GTO Convertible from LA to Virginia 3 years ago. Yeah, a little nerve racking after only seeing pictures but that Chevelle you bought looks a hell of alot nicer than the Goat! I took a friend with me (paid for his ticket) and it was the best road trip I'd ever been on! Not to mention after 2000 miles I really got to "bond" with the car.

You could try uship.com. They are used by Ebay and will get you quotes from a large number of transports.

Man that would be some nice trip. Pictures and everything. Something to remember it by. Your so lucky. Screw the transport. Grab life by the steering wheel and floor it...:thumbsup:

drive it drive it drive it!!

Plan out your route ahead of time, and post it here. If you get into a fix, there are plenty of TC members who can give you a hand.

Good luck,I was in the same boat (Houston TX-north Mississippi) i finally went and picked it up myself.Not as bad as you think.

i would love to drive it....i think if it was 1000 miles or under i would....i have the time....mapblast says its a 34 hr drive.....it would probably cost me more in gas

Its summertime man, drive it. Its the perfect road trip, one you will never forget. I used the link below. Colorado to Chicago $1500 inclosed (2004) It was mid November I really had no choice. If I had the chance I'd drive.
Take your time, stay off the interstates as much as pos. maybe hookup to old RT66 :yes:

http://www.bluehighways.net/index.htm

Trip of a lifetime. Go and drive it home. Plan your route, bring a friend, hit the road.

Heres this http://www.uship.com/ship/

I also read on one of these car forums, maybe this one about a site something like the one I just put up but I can't find it.

Rob

I thought Martinez was the Bay area?

When considering driving or open transport look at the cold front that has just moved thru Texas and the Southeast. The weather can really play tricks on you and it has really been violent at times on good bit of the route you are going to take. We are having a very unusual cold front for this time of year and when that cold air meets the hot humid air down here Mother Nature comes unwrapped.

That car is way to nice to take a chance.

"stay off of the interstate"...geez....ever see "My Cousin Vinny" :noway:

Thats a sweet looking car you got. I would drive it in a heartbeat:yes: Take your time driving it back home down route 66 would be one hell of a trip and take pictures all the way. Now that is priceless.:thumbsup:

There is a guy (I know him personally) on PerformanceBoats.com, his handle is "Shipping Guy" real name Mike and I know he could help you out you lucky dog!!! NSF

Howabout a TC member drives it to you and you fly him back:D

I drove a 67 GTO Convertible from LA to Virginia 3 years ago. Yeah, a little nerve racking after only seeing pictures but that Chevelle you bought looks a hell of alot nicer than the Goat! I took a friend with me (paid for his ticket) and it was the best road trip I'd ever been on! Not to mention after 2000 miles I really got to "bond" with the car.

I did the same thing, I bought my 70 over the internet only seeing pictures. Itwas 2495miles and the best road trip I ever had.

A car if that quality needs to ve transported inside a ransport.
This is who I have used 4 times. No delays, no layovers, Florida to Ca. in 30 hrs.
http://www.exoticcartransport.com/#Scene_1

Here's a name. I found him on uship to ship a Vette that I had. He lives in GA so that would be his start point. I believe his son does the "long distance trips. Anyway I loaded his contact info into my outlook and left myself a note "good honest guy" Give him a call, maybe you'll work something out.. Phil Spruell 770-231-4721.

Tell him Jeff Keskes (the guy with the Vette in Cumming, GA recommended him. Maybe he;ll give ya a break.

PS Great looking 66! I have one (66) that I just installed a new "heart (454)" in!

Good luck.........jeff

I agree with Derrik! Drive that bad boy. My wife and I enjoyed a trip in our 64 SS to Vail CO. and back. We live in the N. Georgia Mountains. Had a great time. Had literally dozens of pics taken by admirers using their cell phone. We showed up on you tube a few weeks later.
Enjoy your new ride!
Tom

I used www.reliable-carriers.com

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I thought Martinez was the Bay area?

It is.

Hope the buyer knows that otherwise the transport guys are gonna be driving around Southern Califas for a looong time....:D

Nice ride there. Hope to see it around, im in the area all the time. Never saw the Ferarri in the area but then again, might of driven under my truck and I wouldnt of seen it.

Looks like a beautiful car to me! :beers::thumbsup:

If a company is going to So Cal in you live in Nor Cal see if they could get it part way there. Or see if someone would get it to Tahoe area or Salt Lake area some place closer. Hey you get the car shipped part way and they don't have to run all the way to you.
Just a thought on a long weekend trip to get the car.

Hell...give me the keys and buy the gas...I'll drive it to the coast. :thumbsup:

Hell...give me the keys and buy the gas...I'll drive it to the coast. :thumbsup: Its a long way back walking for you Bill:D

Its a long way back walking for you Bill:D

I'll fly...got strong arms. ;) :D

When considering driving or open transport look at the cold front that has just moved thru Texas and the Southeast. The weather can really play tricks on you and it has really been violent at times on good bit of the route you are going to take. We are having a very unusual cold front for this time of year and when that cold air meets the hot humid air down here Mother Nature comes unwrapped.

That car is way to nice to take a chance.

^ :yes:..... all you need is to hit one of those storms and have some hail pounding down on ya...... enclosed transport that baby home!!!;)

Mello, congrats on a nice car!!!:thumbsup: Try DeMoise Trucking 1-864-609-9390 they are very good enclosed haulers. He has several rigs constantly criss crossing the country. They've hauled a couple for me and I couldn't have been happier with their service. Constant updates and timely deliveries. Bill is a great guy!!!

Bah you wimps. I drove my convertible chevelle, that didnt have a resto, in November from Colorado to Ottawa Ontario. 28 hours :D CAA just in case :D

BTW had a story for my 4 day trip (have to wait 72 hours to cross customs into Canada). It would be a fun go.


http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201664

Tell the wife you have a bussness trip in Vegas, Have the car meet you there on a Friday, spend the weekend with your new love (the VELLE) crusing the strip... Drive her home!

thanks guys....i've been wanting to go to graceland...so i borrowed my buddies 1 car trailer and i'm driving out with my brother tomorrow......all the transport companies couldn't pick it up till at least Monday due to Pebble Beach....so i have nothing better to do...i'm driving.....hopefully i'll be back on Sunday....4500 miles round trip....i'm sure i'll be burnt out

I vote to drive it.

thanks guys....i've been wanting to go to graceland...so i borrowed my buddies 1 car trailer and i'm driving out with my brother tomorrow......all the transport companies couldn't pick it up till at least Monday due to Pebble Beach....so i have nothing better to do...i'm driving.....hopefully i'll be back on Sunday....4500 miles round trip....i'm sure i'll be burnt out

Where in GA are you headed? Need a hand loading the car on the trailer?

So you are the one who bought that car.. I was looking at the same car myself. :D

I can't help you with the transport, since I've only shipped to Europe..

Congrats on the '66! :thumbsup:

i'm all loaded up here ready to drive cross county....after some thought....i'm going to hire a trucking company....our dually is getting older and if i get stuck ...it will be a nightmare.....now i'm going to have to wait 2 weeks to get the car :confused::confused::confused:

When considering driving or open transport look at the cold front that has just moved thru Texas and the Southeast. The weather can really play tricks on you and it has really been violent at times on good bit of the route you are going to take. We are having a very unusual cold front for this time of year and when that cold air meets the hot humid air down here Mother Nature comes unwrapped.

That car is way to nice to take a chance.
Cold front? in Texas?....oh you mean Texas cold front? when it only gets to 94 degrees lol....I took two of my three boys with me and it was cool,alot of questions but it was fun.

So you decided to drive it? Excellent!! PM me if you're coming through Memphis, I'll give you my # if you have problems.

Yea don't know if you'll be south Texas or not? but if your even upper Texas and have any problems pm me and i'll give you my number so i can help out if need be.I don't mind driving that far to help someone out,especially if driving an old muscle car.

You're doing the smart thing. I've used these folks several times, all with excellent results.

http://www.eliteautotransport.com/

Make sure you get the car insured right away, before it's moved 1". Trust me.

thanks guys...already have it insured...its being picked up friday morn...hopefully i can get it by the weekend after next

Get used to buying stuff for the car!!! Make that first project a cross country one!! Drive the damn car home!!!! Not meant to be trailered!!

Ahhh trailer queen!!! Are you taking to car to a car shows and cruise inns on a trailer? lol

Cold front for sure. Down to 84 today but it is that 4" of heavy rain here and 8"+ in Arkansas and La. yesterday that will get your panties all twisted in a knot.

Wayne I would have driven it home for you. And I would have even been gentle :D
I drove my 64 SS home from Ontario, Canada in March.

64 Chevelle SS (http://www.chevelles.com/feature/april2001.html)

thanks guys for all the offers to drive my new car.....but until i get to know the car a little better....and its 2350 miles....i'm gonna have it trailered.....i'm not one of the show guys for sure....i'm a driver...check out my beater in the photo...it has 38K on it....these cars never have that high of mileage

Intercity is having a coast to coast sale.

http://www.intercitylines.com/

Had this very same type thread on another forum I frequent.

Great looking '66 by the way! :thumbsup:

I can't imagine a better way to spend a few days away from the job and hometown than a cross country trip in a muscle car.
You're going to regret your decision not to drive that beauty home someday.
You only go around once in life and you're taking the no-risk safe way out!
You're eventually going to kick yourself in the slats for this.

I think you would be a FOOL to drive that car cross country.. Put it in an Enclosed Car Transport Hauler for $2000 and have it delivered to you.. then Drive it all you want.

the transport company just notified me that they are going to pick it up a day early....thurs at noon...yeah!!!....hopefully it will only take 5 days to come cross country...can't wait.....and no i was never going to drive the car that far.....i would have only driven it maybe under 1000 miles....AND also they have been having crazy rains and flooding in the south....i would have drowned :confused::confused::confused::confused:

the transport company just notified me that they are going to pick it up a day early....thurs at noon...yeah!!!....hopefully it will only take 5 days to come cross country...can't wait.....and no i was never going to drive the car that far.....i would have only driven it maybe under 1000 miles....AND also they have been having crazy rains and flooding in the south....i would have drowned :confused::confused::confused::confused:

You made the right call, Wayne! She's TOO PRETTY to take a chance with!!! Get to know her better before you take her that far. I'm really glad you won the auction, you know she was almost 'the one' for me. Post pics of this beauty when she arrives!!!!

My brother has used roadscholar several times with no complaints.

Hey Nance tell me somemore about the car...I know you've thought of something you forgot to tell me :hurray::hurray:....i've still got 5 days to go before i get it......i went over to Original Parts Group today.....they are local to me.....bought a couple of 66 Chevelle license plate frames and a manual......i couldn't believe how cheaply made all the replacement parts are these days....they has a bunch on display....they had a center console.....it was like a cheap chinese toy....but they did have one of the nicest 66 SS i've ever seen on the floor

i went over to Original Parts Group today.....they are local to me.....bought a couple of 66 Chevelle license plate frames and a manual......i couldn't believe how cheaply made all the replacement parts are these days....they has a bunch on display....they had a center console.....it was like a cheap chinese toy....but they did have one of the nicest 66 SS i've ever seen on the floor

You are correct, reproduction parts are pretty much garbage. :sad: There are a few exceptions, but I don't envy anyone starting a full resto these days. Luckily, you bought a beautiful car that doesn't look like it needs much! :thumbsup:

That 66 at OPGI looks nice from 15 feet, but it's built from all Chinese parts. :sad: If you ask me, upon closer inspection it doesn't look right...all the moldings look fake, the grill looks like its as thin as aluminum foil, the bumpers, especially the rear, are iffy at best & there are fisheyes in the paint. Not to sound overly critical (too late?), but how that car won best restoration at SEMA is beyond me. :confused: I'm thinkin the fix was in.
I never shop at OPGI, but I was in the area, so I actually went by their HQs specifically to see that car. I was talking to one of the guys who works there, & he said nothing on that car is original or NOS, and that it cost $100k to build. :eek: $100k of taiwan junk & body work. Yikes.

Hey Nance tell me somemore about the car...I know you've thought of something you forgot to tell me :hurray::hurray:....i've still got 5 days to go before i get it......

Can't think of anything I didn't already mention, Wayne. But, I'm not kidding when I tell you that I've been dreaming about that car being here in my garage! Last night it was that the Chevelle was here, waiting to be loaded up to go to you in CA. The neighbors were all here, going crazy and admiring it. And then I woke up...

Oh...hubby just said he remembered Wendell telling us that the rearview mirror might need to be tightened. And, Steve found that the horn cap on the steering column made a little clicking noise when he test drove it...Wendell took it off, noise gone. May need a little adjustment. Hardly worth mentioning!

Just think, you have four more days to read and memorize that manual you bought. Stay in touch! Pics, pics, pics...in the trailer, coming off the trailer, in your garage, etc., are all required when the Chevelle arrives.:yes:

who know's Nance when i'm out of money in 6 months or a year maybe i'll sell it to you :D:D

DON"T USE SILVA TRANSPORT!!!
I had my 67' shipped from KY. Silva tried for 2 weeks and couldn't move it.
I switched to Suncoastautotransport.com and they picked it up the next day.
Silva charged $800, but only offered the driver $600. Suncoast charged $950, but paid the driver $800. The driver told me he saw the original posting, but wouldn't do it for $600. As soon as he saw the $800, he jumped on it.
Mine was a roller and I bought it site unseen, on Ebay. It was a beautiful site when that truck come around the corner.
Good luck!

Sorry, I didn't notice the dates!