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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NY
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Best way to get my truck cross country?
I have a 72 c10. It's not a show truck by any means, but it is well taken care of and is a driver... I'm thinking of moving out to Vegas, about 3000 miles away. What is the most affordable way to get the truck out west? I'm not keen on driving it that far...
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The Niner
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Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
http://www.rayscarshipping.com/
I've used this company for both trucks I've bought. For my 03 GMC from Colorado to Conn. was $1000. For my 69 C20 from Cali to Conn. was $1250.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
Load everything into it and buy a trailer if necessary, then drive it. It is a truck after all.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: everett washington
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
throw it on a trailer and tow it with the moving truck or if you are haveing a moving co help you move they can also transport the truck in the semi, a friend of mine moved from Co to Ia and they hualed her BMW it arived without a scratch
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NY
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
i'm not moving much stuff...in fact I could fit everything in the bed of the truck if I knew it would be safe and dry...
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
I know your not keen but just drive it. Give it a good going over before you head out...plan your route...hotels...auto supply stores...bring your tools and other items you may need (duct tape, wire, water...) and enjoy the journey. Just a thought. Best of luck, Roger
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
I would try your regional section for a driver going to Vegas soon, buy
a used/cheap/lockable canopy, insure to the hilt and pay gas. But that's just me... ![]() . |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Jefferson, MD
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
Drive it.
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Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
Drive it, take your time. Find out what there is to see along the way.
You will remember that trip forever. Been there, done that.
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Location: Colorado
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
I know you said you didnt really want to drive it. But I agree with the other guys. Check it out load some necessary tools and head out. You wold not believe the great time you would have. Well atleast I would. If you love driving it you will enjoy the trip.
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
heck, i'd drive it for you if I had the time
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
I just shipped the 70 I bought from California to Florida. I think it was in the 2500 mile range. It was just over $900 on a open carrier. I used DAS (dependable auto shippers) and had great luck. Closed in would have been hundreds more. But like you, mine is a driver and not a show truck so it was ok with me. Took about 2 weeks.
Driving is a good idea if you are 100% sure that everything mechanical on your truck will hold up. If you are in doubt at all, I wouldnt do it. Unless you are very prepared to do a repair on the road. Maybe in the middle of nowhere.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
If you did deside to drive, make sure you have road side assistance on your insurance policy! That way you know if you do have a break down or run out of gas or whatever, they will come get you and the truck and carry it to a shop for free. I have mine with my cell phone company and it is $3.00 a month. Good luck with whatever you deside to do.
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Location: Canton North carolina
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
I used all auto shippers and had good luck. IT was a non running driver and still shipped for $1300 coast to coast.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
Post your rout and you will find plenty of your friends on hear to see and help if you need it. Load up and enjoy.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
load all of your stuff into it then have it shipped free moving!!almost
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Location: Mobile, Al.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
If you do tow it and you use one of those trailers that only the front wheels sit on, pull the drive shaft so the transmission isn't isnt spinning all the way there. Go slow give your self plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you for breaking, other people will stop on a dime and they expect you to be able to do the same. It would be cool to drive it but if youre not comfortable with that take your tools and your time. Enjoy.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mobile, Al.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
Oh yeah if you do use a tow dollie make sure your rearend has pleanty of oil in it.
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Re: Best way to get my truck cross country?
You have concerns about driving it that far? I don't. Let me drive it. Seeya there!
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