Auto Transporter Recommendations

[Woj]

I need to move a car from Allentown, PA to the Cleveland area. If anyone knows of a transport company that is reliable, please let me know. I tried a broker service, but it let me down.

Thanks.

Phil Woj

[MosportGreen66]

Hi Phil, I've used Horseless Carriage based out of Patterson, NJ 10 times without one single issue. Wonderful back office, super clean trucks, and competitive pricing. They are about 1-1.5 hours from Allentown. Would be a no brainer for me...

http://www.horselesscarriage.com/

Dan

[Woj]

Thanks Dan.

I'll give them a call in the morning.

Phil W.

[Damien]

Phil, I have used Jim from EMT and he was great to deal with.

http://www.trulyvintagetrailers.citymax.com/Enclosed_Muscle_Car_Transportweb_page.html

[Woj]

Gents. Thanks for the recommendations.

Phil Woj.

[A12pilot]

Phil,

I've used Horseless Carriage as well shipping a 68 Charger back to VA after I restored it for the owner. Top notch all the way.

I do use a broker and actually have him picking up a truck i just bought ( I know, I know...) in Denver right now. It's a 46 Chevy 1/2 ton and I'll be doing open transport. I've used him to transport both enclosed and open and haven't had any issues with any transport he's arranged. He's done 4 for me. It's Nick from American Auto Movers. 727-489-7441 Australian guy, and the funny thing is the guy who I mainly dealt with there, Kelsey (the owner), decided to become a pilot and is now flying for a small outfit out of Houston. So with that, he'll be sure to screw you over. HA!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

Good luck!!

Dave

[Woj]

Dave,

Thanks for the great recommendation. I found a broker this morning that really came through (I hope). The previous one must have had a play book of lies. Everytime I called, they were just a couple of hours from getting a driver. This went on for days. I can't believe they are in business. Anyhow, I hope this one works out.

Thanks.

Phil

[Mr70]

Jim Hanke..ask for wheelskip.

[Keith Seymore]

These guys match your description.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

They moved my Chevelle from Phoenix to Detroit (enclosed).

K

[Keith Seymore]

This guy is also highly recommended in the Pontiac community:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=679597&amp;highlight=trulyvintage

although I have not personally dealt with him.

K

[Jim_Hauls]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil, I have used Jim from EMT and he was great to deal with.

http://www.trulyvintagetrailers.citymax.com/Enclosed_Muscle_Car_Transportweb_page.html
</div></div>


Thanks Damien !


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith Seymore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This guy is also highly recommended in the Pontiac community:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=679597&amp;highlight=trulyvintage

although I have not personally dealt with him.

K
</div></div>


Thanks Keith !


I did talk to the OP but I was in Indianapolis when he called ...

I am full to Great Falls, MT but am available from there
and the surrounding area around Oct 1st if anyone needs hauling done ....



Jim <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[A12pilot]

Wait....whoa, whoa, whoa. Phil said he needs a car transported. This means Captain Woj, or &quot;Wojey&quot; as he's commonly known as, bought another car possibly? So despite all the useful transport data here [and it's all going in my file for future transports], I think we're missing something. What car did you buy, Kommandant!?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I hope it starts with a big O

:-)

Ryan

[Woj]

Ryan and Dave,

It is not a Chevy (almost). I'll post a few pictures tomorrow and relay the ordeal with the shipper. It is not a car that most
folks would get too excited about, but it is of interest to me for a variety of reasons.

I did find a broker that was able to arrange a short notice shipment after another broker dropped the ball repeatedly. Due to time restraints for myself and the seller it got to be pretty stressful. I appreciate all the recommendations, but none worked out due to the timing issue.

Phil Woj.

[Woj]

While perusing the Ebay-and-other-classified section of Yenko.net a few weeks ago, someone had posted a '73 Pontiac Ventura resto-mod-custom-very-cool car that was on the San Fran Craigslist. A very close match to a car I owned for 7 years throughout school, Air Force Pilot training and beyond. I made a positive comment regarding the car and a fellow member made mention that he was going to be parting with a '71 Ventura. I contacted the member, Hawkeye (Marty S) and discussed the car. He was selling the car that his Grandmother bought new on December 31, 1971. It is Cardinal red with a sandlewood interior, 307/TH350 and 60k original miles. Marty had it for many years but was in the middle of a career change and move, hadn't used the car in years, and decided to let it go.... to the right owner. After exchanging pictures and information, we agreed on a purchase.

This isn't a perfect car, or a high dollar, or high performance car; but still maintains a high level of originality. Aside from some lower sheet metal rust (which really isn't that bad), it is in great shape. I took delivery of the car two mornings ago. Did some minor mechanical repairs and put it in storage today, until next season. I'll be planning the body and paint repairs this winter.

While driving it to the storage facility this afternoon, I drove it through the Kent State Campus where my old Ventura faithfully transported me around town for 4 years. What great memories.

The shipping ordeal, was just that. I figured on an easy East to West run (Allentown to Cleveland) it would be a piece of cake getting a spot on a transport. Ends up, I was wrong about that. Calling most transport companies puts you in contact with a broker. I didn't pick the most expensive, or the cheapest, but I did pick the worst possible one. The car was promised to be shipped on 9/20 (shipping was contracted on 9/15). Marty was moving on 9/25 and I was leaving on a 4 day trip on 9/24. It was obvious on the evening of 9/22 that this wasn't going to happen. The broker must have had an encyclopedia of excuses. I heard them all... well, maybe. I asked for recommendations on this site, got a few, but the notice was too short. I relisted the car for transport and got a broker (DIYTransport) from Ohio that really went to work on it. They got me a driver that afternoon and the car was shipped promptly.

Here are some pix of the car. It still smells new on the inside. The interior is nearly perfect and very crisp. Marty included all the original paper work to include the original bill-of-sale, window sticker, warranty booklet and dealer jackets. Plus the parts he acquired throughout the years. My goal is to fix what needs to be and preserve all of what is still good on the car. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. I really like big block cars, but there is nothing like a carefree ride in a small block that purrs like a kitten. This is one of those cars.

Many thanks to Marty for putting up with the shipping roller coaster. I'm sure he didn't need the hassle at this time, but he was very accommodating and made it work on his end. The car is in good hands and I'm sure one day will end up back in his garage.... with a few extra miles on it. Thanks Marty.

Phil Woj.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/tn_IMG_05542_zpsjg1u1onm.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/tn_IMG_05542_zpsjg1u1onm.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05531_zpshhy4a3np.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05531_zpshhy4a3np.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05491_zpsxymnbgza.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05491_zpsxymnbgza.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05481_zpsuuajoxaw.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/IMG_05481_zpsuuajoxaw.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20035_zpshximaxed.jp g (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20035_zpshximaxed.jp g.html)

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http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/DSC019241_zpsrtyle8es.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/DSC019241_zpsrtyle8es.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/DSC019221_zps16udsy3d.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/DSC019221_zps16udsy3d.jpg.html)


Look at this male end lap belt. I don't think Grandma was using her seatbelt.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20037_zps5imo8miz.jp g (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20037_zps5imo8miz.jp g.html)


Last one:

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I didn't know they made a Ram Air IV Ventura :-)

Ryan

Nice car!!

[Woj]

Trust me Ryan, it ain't Ram Air, but it does have vent windows.

Really fun to drive.

Phil W.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I like the seat material!!

Ryan

Memory lane is fun!!

[Woj]

Yes, almost like 300 deluxe material. The flooring is a nearly flawless rubber mat. It has 3 or 4 colors in it. Very cool.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Please snap a close up of the mat before she goes into hibernation:-)

Ryan

[A12pilot]

Phil,
That's awesome! Sometimes they all can't be big block ram air hemi tripowered cammers! Good on ya!
We all have cars that mean something special to us for whatever reason, and one day I'll buy mine too. But seeing how I just bought another truck....Kelly might say something if I bought another car right now. Might have to wait another few weeks. Ha!

Cheers,

Dave

[Damien]

Phil, whilst I was the one who posted up the San Fran Ventura a few weeks ago thinking it was a pretty cool hot rod that is rarely seen, after looking at your car here I prefer it in it's stock form. Great looking car that seems to have had an easy life. Good luck with it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Woj]

Thanks Damien. I guess I have you to thank for this car. This was one of those cars that you always have in the back of your mind, but really don't expect to find. Most of these that are left are beat up, heavily modified or 4-doors.

This is the car Damien had found, it wasn't on Craigslist for very long. My old one was the same color (originally light green), had the same grille and was a hatchback (always leaked and so did the rear tail lights).


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/00y0y_3YsMdGm9uEq_600x450_zpsiehvkkyr.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/00y0y_3YsMdGm9uEq_600x450_zpsiehvkkyr.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/00707_hNeZbCJxoG8_600x450_zpseyrik3um.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/00707_hNeZbCJxoG8_600x450_zpseyrik3um.jpg.html)





Ryan, I've attached a better picture of the flooring. It is not that clear as to how many colors are in it, but the car has already been put into storage until next year.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20031_zpsrvuaruym.jp g (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura%20II%20031_zpsrvuaruym.jp g.html)

[mockingbird812]

Cool, cool, and COOL! Love it Woj! Congrats! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

I guess I need to visit now... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif....will that thing make it to lunch. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


Mike

[PxTx]

Very neat. I've never seen any older than 1973. Can't wait to see more next year!

[MosportGreen66]

Marty is one of the best gents in the hobby!

Congrats Phil. Very cool. Seldom seen... drive in good health.

Dan

[Postsedan]

That rubber mat is very similar to that of my '70 Buick Post Sedan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Hawkeye]

I apologize for coming to this conversation late. It has been a very hectic several weeks for me. Packing, moving, and unpacking. Only to be welcomed by more rain than I have ever imagined and the threat of a hurricane. I might be dodging snow during the winter months, but I wasn't prepared for all this on day one of my new life in Charleston, SC.
Anyway, I can't be more honored that my Grandmother's car has landed into the right hands. Phil has been a class act to deal with. I wasn't sure what to do with the Ventura with the move on the horizon. Damien posting in the ebay section was a true gift. Thank you very much for that. I guess some things fall at the right place and the right time.
I am very grateful that Phil is going to preserve what is good and fix all that isn't on the Ventura. It is a great relief that the car won't be modified (unless done very tastefully) and I will have the ability to get it back when the time is right.
Thank you all for enjoying it and thank you Phil for being a great caretaker.

Marty

[Damien]

Great deal all round. Happy to have played a very minor part.
This is a great site to be around <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[TimG]

Reliable just delivered a car to me and did great. Their equipment is new and good, you don't have to worry about how they secure your car, they use straps. I used some other shippers last year and one '67 big block showed up chained down. No damage, but they assured me they would use straps. Another shipper had ramps that were ready to crumble. I may have saved a few bucks, but I'm using Reliable every time.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Look familiar?

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/10/full-13277-32898-_27.jpg

[Woj]

Ryan,

This ad even has the B90 trim on it. Not a bad looking ride. My father gave me his 77 Olds Omega in about 1992. Same basic platform. He used it when he worked in the steel mill and passed it off to me as a work car when I was based in New York. It was a very nice car. Had a good ride and plenty of options.

Not sure where I heard or saw this, but NOVA = Nova, Omega, Ventura and Apollo.

Phil W.

[Mr. Chevy]

Phil, that's a great car!! Are we transplanting a 427 in there this summer??

Rich <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[BJCHEV396]

I just used TFX Transport out of Toronto to ship my Nova from Ottawa to Kansas City.Real pros and top notch Nascar type carriers.They transport a lot for B-J.Would recommend!

[njsteve]

I used TFX to move the black 72 455HO Firebird from B.C. to NJ. Other than a problem with the papertrail (not their fault) it was uneventful. They did use j-hooks on my rear frame rails and damaged them despite me telling them to use straps instead. \

BTW, TFX can only transport when one of the ends of the trip is in Canada. They can't do a US to US transport.

[scuncio]

Boy is that a clean car!