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Old 02-17-2020, 08:18 AM   #1
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I'm new to the group. My Father passed last month (he was 91 and really missing Mom so it was a good thing) and I have inherited a 31 /Model A coupe which has was restored about 15 years ago, and has been sitting under a cover in his garage for the past 5 years.
The first challenge will be getting it from Central Utah to Northwest Arkansas where I live. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The move will be in April or May.
Once I get eyes on it, I'm sure there will be questions about fluids, belts, hoses, and such. Finally I will probably need to pull the head to see if he did the valve seats when it was restored several years ago.
Thanks in advance.
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Old 02-17-2020, 08:55 AM   #2
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Why not just rent a UHAUL vehicle transporter (trailer) and tow it to your home?
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Old 02-17-2020, 09:03 AM   #3
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I now there is a gentleman on here that has a transport company-sorry don't remember his name. Also, there are several car transport companies that Hagerty, and the auction houses use as well.


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Old 02-17-2020, 10:00 AM   #4
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I now there is a gentleman on here that has a transport company-sorry don't remember his name. Also, there are several car transport companies that Hagerty, and the auction houses use as well.


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That would be me Mike!

To the O.P. you are more than welcome to contact me by email, phone or P.M. for a cash on delivery price quote.

Here is a link to my business ad where you can see pictures of my equipment & hundreds of all positive feedback posted by customers who have used me in the past.

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Old 02-17-2020, 10:35 AM   #5
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I used Amerifreight, a broker out of Florida to transport my 30 pickup from Ohio to Oregon. I was very happy with them. I dealt with a Richard Jernigan.
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Old 02-17-2020, 12:16 PM   #6
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I've used Reliable Carriers several times although they are probably the most expensive.
Last time delivering my'33, I used Montway. Also great results and less expensive.
Note: Montway sub-brokers, (which was not a problem), meaning the truck that hauls the car might be a different company.
I'd use them again.
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Old 02-17-2020, 07:17 PM   #7
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Sorry about the loss of your father. Glad that you are keeping his A.
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Old 02-17-2020, 10:56 PM   #8
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Sorry about the loss of your dad as well, and welcome to the world of Model A Fords. Your coupe will find it's way back to Arkansas in due time.
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Old 02-17-2020, 11:51 PM   #9
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I recommend Bill Squires of Bill's Auto Works. He provided excellent service for me in a cross-country transport. Not cheap, but good. See post #4 above.

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Old 02-18-2020, 01:04 PM   #10
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TRULY VINTAGE, he's a member here and does post from time to time. He transported a vette for me (my brother actually) from CT to FL, very trustworthy. I (we) would use him again.

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Old 02-18-2020, 01:34 PM   #11
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When I moved my coupe from NJ home to PA I used a Penske truck to pull a Penske car trailer. Their equipment is top-notch and fairly priced. They are available both round-trip and one-way.
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Old 02-19-2020, 04:13 PM   #12
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TRULY VINTAGE, he's a member here and does post from time to time. He transported a vette for me (my brother actually) from CT to FL, very trustworthy. I (we) would use him again.

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Hard to believe (5) years have passed ...

Here is that 1973 Corvette ...





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I now there is a gentleman on here that has a transport company-sorry don't remember his name.

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If the OP is looking for an actual business and not just some guy pulling a trailer that has no insurance ...

I have been in business since 2006 - I wrote the code for my website that I built.

I have been here on FordBarn since 2010.

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Today I dropped off this 1951 Ford Victoria in North Phoenix, AZ
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