any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

qksilver · 09-04-2006, 12:17 AM

A board member is selling exactly what i have been looking for the last couple of years. A cheap wrecker .
My burb is really tired and wouldn't pull the wrecker on my trailer back home. It doesn't run.
It show 580 miles , if I buy it how do I get it home.
Thanks,
Steve

qksilver · 09-04-2006, 02:37 PM

ttt

**Palf70Step** · 09-04-2006, 05:15 PM

One of the members, Crews I think, use to do something like that. Not sure if he still does runs on the side or not.

Not sure what shippers would charge, or if it would be worth to rent something to tow it back or not.

qksilver · 09-04-2006, 08:29 PM

Hopefullly he will see this post

**special-K** · 09-05-2006, 08:37 AM

It`s a dilema.With it being a dual wheel heavier vehicle,I`d rent a Uhaul 1t van and dolly.I have a frame to pick-up and haul.I`m renting a pickup from Enterprise for $80 per day.I think it`s just under $400 a week.There`s no hitch,but I`m going to get naughty and pop the plastic off the hitch-ball holes,bolt a ball on,then snap the plastic back in before returning the truck.It`s a risk,I know.Uhaul would cost more and you have to get to where the vehicle is,too(fly,rent car,bus,train...)
Transporters will balk at the 1t thing and it`s not running.Maybe Rent-A-Wreck would have a truck or van to tow with.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-05-2006, 08:23 PM

Check with Junkyard John. He might know someone in the business as he has moved lots of vehicles.

Jim

qksilver · 09-05-2006, 08:24 PM

I wouldn't run that on a dolly. It's been sitting way to long and the weight, too heavy. I towed a 72 burb complete from Tuscon to NC. It was ok but with the dual wheels , weight etc . It was a thought, working on trying to beg, borrow rent or Steal? A ton with a real hitch, bumper hitch wouldn't do it. My trailer no problem ..........
Thanks,
Steve

HotRod71 · 09-05-2006, 09:26 PM

How close is Southern Pines to Bristol, TN Silver? I am going to be heading to Hurst, IL, due west of Evansville, I will hauling my 71 C-10 to trade on a Jeep Cherokee (I know I know). If I had a longer trailer then I would be glad to haul the truck back for ya for help on the fuel. I will be towing with a 1 ton Dodge dually. If you have access to a 5th wheel that would be long enough for both then we would be good.

09-04-2006, 12:17 AM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC A board member is selling exactly what i have been looking for the last couple of years. A cheap wrecker . My burb is really tired and wouldn't pull the wrecker on my trailer back home. It doesn't run. It show 580 miles , if I buy it how do I get it home. Thanks, Steve

09-04-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC ttt

09-04-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC One of the members, Crews I think, use to do something like that. Not sure if he still does runs on the side or not. Not sure what shippers would charge, or if it would be worth to rent something to tow it back or not. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-04-2006, 08:29 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC Hopefullly he will see this post

09-05-2006, 08:37 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC It`s a dilema.With it being a dual wheel heavier vehicle,I`d rent a Uhaul 1t van and dolly.I have a frame to pick-up and haul.I`m renting a pickup from Enterprise for $80 per day.I think it`s just under $400 a week.There`s no hitch,but I`m going to get naughty and pop the plastic off the hitch-ball holes,bolt a ball on,then snap the plastic back in before returning the truck.It`s a risk,I know.Uhaul would cost more and you have to get to where the vehicle is,too(fly,rent car,bus,train...) Transporters will balk at the 1t thing and it`s not running.Maybe Rent-A-Wreck would have a truck or van to tow with. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-05-2006, 08:23 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC Check with Junkyard John. He might know someone in the business as he has moved lots of vehicles. Jim

09-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC I wouldn't run that on a dolly. It's been sitting way to long and the weight, too heavy. I towed a 72 burb complete from Tuscon to NC. It was ok but with the dual wheels , weight etc . It was a thought, working on trying to beg, borrow rent or Steal? A ton with a real hitch, bumper hitch wouldn't do it. My trailer no problem .......... Thanks, Steve

09-05-2006, 09:26 PM	#8
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: any ideas about getting a 1 ton from Madison IN to Southern Pines NC How close is Southern Pines to Bristol, TN Silver? I am going to be heading to Hurst, IL, due west of Evansville, I will hauling my 71 C-10 to trade on a Jeep Cherokee (I know I know). If I had a longer trailer then I would be glad to haul the truck back for ya for help on the fuel. I will be towing with a 1 ton Dodge dually. If you have access to a 5th wheel that would be long enough for both then we would be good. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

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