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westmorland

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Any recent experiences transporting an inoperable car?
« on: December 02, 2018, 06:00:32 PM »
I was wondering if anyone has any recent experience getting an inoperable car shipped?   I've got to get my 54 Early Special out of its garage in NY, and so far I haven't been able to get her rolling.  Between lack of room to work in the garage and a shoulder injury, I just don't think I'm going to be able to pull all the hubs off to try and mess with the brakes.
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joefrazer

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Re: Any recent experiences transporting an inoperable car?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2018, 06:11:43 PM »
Most companies won't haul a car with wheels that do not turn. The car has to roll to get it on and off the hauler. They will haul vehicles that don't run, but usually charge more for doing so. I recently had a 47K roller transported and paid a bit more because the car didn't run.

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Re: Any recent experiences transporting an inoperable car?
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2018, 05:38:10 PM »
To try and head of any other replies of the sort, Yes, I'm well aware that most shippers will not take a car that doesn't roll.  It's not my first time shipping a car.  However there are companies that will ship inoperable cars  (Inoperable meaning not moving vs non operational which means rolling, but not running on its own engine).  They'll load either with a forklift, pull out with a strong winch, or move on dollies.  I was just looking to see if anyone on here had experience with any of these companies and could provide a recommendation. 
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Re: Any recent experiences transporting an inoperable car?
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2018, 05:52:18 PM »
What city in New York?