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ajgriffin · 10-31-2018, 08:08 PM

Hey folks, I recently purchased a 68 Suburban at a pretty good price, but have one problem....its in Las Cruces, NM and I'm in Los Angeles, CA.

The biggest issue I have is that the truck isn't in a place where a large hauler can access it (and it doesn't run) so I need to figure out a solution. Anyone have ideas or know someone that can help me get sorted? Thanks!

**Jason Banks** · 10-31-2018, 09:36 PM

Hire a towing company to get it to the big truck.

**clay68c10** · 10-31-2018, 10:18 PM

If you have a good tow rig rent a trailer and bring a come-along. It would be a nice trip this time of year.
It may be pretty expensive otherwise.

MONTE · 10-31-2018, 10:22 PM

I'm about 30 mins from Las Cruces. Let me know if you need some help.

ajgriffin · 10-31-2018, 11:51 PM

There wasn't much cost savings when I priced everything out for renting a trailer and towing it myself, didn't seem to be worth the headache.

Towing it to the big rig is an option, but would have to figure out how that would work. Maybe there's a nearby terminal or something? Otherwise, not sure how to time things up.

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Originally Posted by MONTE

I'm about 30 mins from Las Cruces. Let me know if you need some help.

Thanks for the offer! I'll shoot you a PM

notsolo · 11-01-2018, 06:51 AM

Possibly a body shop with a roll back, and a fenced in area to lock it up if it needs to stay overnight.

**1968k20** · 11-01-2018, 11:39 AM

530-263-1673. I've used him before. His name is Daryl. Tel him Lifa gave to his #

ajgriffin · 11-02-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968k20

530-263-1673. I've used him before. His name is Daryl. Tel him Lifa gave to his #

Thanks for the referral! I tried the number, but it says "the number is not reachable" and then hangs up. Can you check to make sure it's correct?

**1968k20** · 11-03-2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ajgriffin

Thanks for the referral! I tried the number, but it says "the number is not reachable" and then hangs up. Can you check to make sure it's correct?

Yes I will.

davepl · 11-03-2018, 10:06 AM

I used uShip.com to find a guy with a rollback that would go out onto the farm and rescue a barn find for me... worked out well.

**KevinK7** · 11-04-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I used uShip.com to find a guy with a rollback that would go out onto the farm and rescue a barn find for me... worked out well.

I'll second the U-ship option. It worked well for me having trucks picked up in CA and delivered to NV. For the record, I ended up using a company called "Platinum Shipping", very professional and timely, no issues at all.

CRMW · 11-04-2018, 10:17 AM

A tow company could take it to their yard and the shipper could pick up from there.

10-31-2018, 08:08 PM	#1
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 585	Shipping Help? Hey folks, I recently purchased a 68 Suburban at a pretty good price, but have one problem....its in Las Cruces, NM and I'm in Los Angeles, CA. The biggest issue I have is that the truck isn't in a place where a large hauler can access it (and it doesn't run) so I need to figure out a solution. Anyone have ideas or know someone that can help me get sorted? Thanks! __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

10-31-2018, 09:36 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,624	Re: Shipping Help? Hire a towing company to get it to the big truck.

10-31-2018, 10:18 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Shipping Help? If you have a good tow rig rent a trailer and bring a come-along. It would be a nice trip this time of year. It may be pretty expensive otherwise. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-31-2018, 10:22 PM	#4
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Shipping Help? I'm about 30 mins from Las Cruces. Let me know if you need some help.

11-01-2018, 06:51 AM	#6
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Shipping Help? Possibly a body shop with a roll back, and a fenced in area to lock it up if it needs to stay overnight. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-01-2018, 11:39 AM	#7
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Shipping Help? 530-263-1673. I've used him before. His name is Daryl. Tel him Lifa gave to his # __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

11-03-2018, 10:06 AM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Shipping Help? I used uShip.com to find a guy with a rollback that would go out onto the farm and rescue a barn find for me... worked out well. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-04-2018, 10:17 AM	#12
CRMW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 72	Re: Shipping Help? A tow company could take it to their yard and the shipper could pick up from there. __________________ 1969 Chev C/10 1972 GMC K2500 Custom



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