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BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 03:39 PM Been busy lately, so first of all, hi guys Here's the deal - I'm picking up a new toy so I have something to tinker with after I sell most of my other ones (2001 Custom PT's gone, Chopper's gone, Explorer's gotta go, the radical custom PT with the flames may be going - hatin' this). The problem I've got is this - the car I'm buying is in Los Angeles, CA and I'm in Ocala, FL - it's not a particularly expensive car, so spending $1900 to get it shipped here via enclosed trailer isn't gonna work - the reason I'm sellin' everything is to free up some cash, so I don't have nearly $2k to blow. To complicate things further, the car doesn't have a top of any kind, so it needs to be in an enclosed trailer. I guess if there's a question comin' it's this: Does anyone out there with an enclosed trailer that can handle a small car (about 13' long or so) plan on headin' east anytime soon? Even if I could get the car most of the way here - say to Alabama or the Florida panhandle - that would be hugely helpful. If not, does anyone have any ideas about how I might get the car here other than hiring an auto transport company? You guys always seem to have ideas and solutions I would never have thought of, so let 'em fly This message has been edited by BuckNekkid on 06-18-2005 at 09:43 PM
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 03:44 PM One more thing - if someone was headin' this way and could trailer the car in this direction, I'd be happy to pay for your gas for helpin' me out. That would still save me a bunch of money and solve my dilemma at the same time
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 03:48 PM I don't know if it matters, but I believe the car only weighs around 1500 lbs or so. Thought that may be relevant somehow. Hope it was
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 03:53 PM The car runs fine. Doesn't need to be pushed onto the trailer or anything. Thought that was worth mentioning. I have my own thread goin' here LOL.
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 06-18-2005 06:42 PM How often do you talk to yourself?
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 08:08 PM I seem to be the only one interested in this subject except you. Will you talk to me?
Dale Beaman Prowler Junkie Posts: 2699 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: AUG 2002	posted 06-18-2005 09:03 PM What kind of a car is it?
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 06-18-2005 09:10 PM I would normally entertain the possibility of driving a vehicle for someone for the cost of gasoline and transportion from and too home but an open vehicle cross country might not be doable. Good luck finding someone to haul it.
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 09:42 PM Marty - I'd drive it across country myself if I could get a handle on what the weather was gonna do for 4 days - this thing would be a rolling bathtub if I got caught in a hard rain Dale - it's a this
tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 From: New Castle, Ind Registered: DEC 2000	posted 06-18-2005 09:48 PM that is a VERY KOOL rod.....do like the real rodders do.....take a rain slicker/poncho and then just open the door every little while and let the water out..... .....drivin' that rod cross country would be the trip of a lifetime !!! ps...have you named it yet ??? This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 06-18-2005 at 09:51 PM
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 06-18-2005 09:53 PM VERY SWEEEEEEEET !!!! I agree with Larry - if rain wouldn't hurt the interior and the car will go in the rain - drive that puppy and visit POA people along the way!
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:07 PM Hi tangled. I knew YOU'D like it - you're hardcore LOL. I'm pretty excited - it's makin' partin' with everything else a little easier to take I'd love to make the trip - you're right about it bein' the trip of a lifetime. I'm considering it but I keep thinkin' it would be a whole lot better if this was March or April and the odds of me hittin' some heavy rain wasn't quite as high. If I coud find another way to get her here that would be preferable - then I could take a road trip like that when I knew the weather gods would smile upon me Haven't named her yet - but she definitely needs one, doesn't she. Kinda looks like a Veronica. Or maybe Dollface. Or maybe Kitten Von Mew
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:13 PM Marty - it's vinyl so it would be ok. I'm concerned about suckin' too much water into the intake more than anything. The carpet may get a bit stinky too It would be a fun trip. Let's see if any other transportation solution develops and in the meantime I'll watch the weather channel Wanna hear a heartbreaker? It had an Offy manifold w/dual Strombergs on it - he took it off and gave it to a kid that works for him out in LA 'cause he wanted the simplicity of a single Holley carb Once I get things back on track here I might look for an old cross ram or maybe 3 2's if I can find a decent set up. They can be a pain but they just look so freakin' cool This message has been edited by BuckNekkid on 06-18-2005 at 10:16 PM
tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 From: New Castle, Ind Registered: DEC 2000	posted 06-18-2005 10:21 PM ...I was just in L.A a few weeks ago.....wish this deal had went down earlier .....
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:22 PM Like this. Except not baby blue...
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:24 PM Meet me out there and we can drive it back together You're probably 5 times the wrench I am, so you'd be a good guy to have ridin' shotgun
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:25 PM Now this is real old skool cool
tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 From: New Castle, Ind Registered: DEC 2000	posted 06-18-2005 10:28 PM ...I tried to brighten the picture to bring out the color a little more.... ....no, you wouldn't want me riding gun....I eat alot, I fart alot and have never even changed oil in a car....BUT, I am really good with maps and spottin' hot chix( have you seen my little Cookie ) ??? This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 06-18-2005 at 10:30 PM
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:33 PM Excellent. I eat alot too, it's got no roof so ventilation isn't an issue, and the oil was just changed. Let's roll
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-18-2005 10:41 PM Gettin' tired. Gonna call it in. Seriously though - if you know anyone with an enclosed car trailer who'd consider such a thing, I'd be more than willin' to compensate them for their time and trouble. I gotta get that car back here somehow.... g'night This message has been edited by BuckNekkid on 06-18-2005 at 10:41 PM
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 06-18-2005 10:49 PM Buck, Fly me to LA, pay for the gas and my flight home from Ocala. I will drive it down to you and pay for my own food since I would be eating everyday anyway. I will pay for the motels. I am not afraid of a little rain and I would take a tarp and cover the car until any storms pass. I might stop in Deadwood on the way home, by the way.
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 06-19-2005 02:35 PM Ed that's a heck of an offer. Lemme give that some thought and do some homework. What airport in Ohio would be the best for you to fly out of/in to?
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 06-19-2005 03:53 PM Ed - you might as well stop by BBQ days adn Dell's events while your touring home.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 06-19-2005 04:11 PM Marty, you do not have to tell him EVERYTHING in advance. lol Buck, CVG is the airport. Greater Cincinnati International in Covington, KY. But could save you a bunch and fly out of Dayton, OH. Louisville, Lexington and Indy are ll about 2 hours away. They are usually WAY cheaper.
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 06-19-2005 04:21 PM Yeah,,,,,it looks like it will breakdown in Gallup, N. Mexico. Good place for Monahan to be stranded, lol. Sorry, I have no confidence in driving those fine looking street rods outside a 50 mile radius from their hometown. Ed, you can buy Buck a new motor when the crank breaks.