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lukesvette

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Bob - I'm in Howell township. Is the car running? You could rent a uhaul trailer for a fraction of the price of paying for a flatbed service.

I used one last year when I towed my C3 to Pitt to get it painted by family. Trip was smooth as silk and the trailers was top quality!!

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Posted: 2/20/10 6:16amMessage 12 of 31

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Millstone Township, NJ - USA

Joined: 2/6/2010

Posts: 71

Vette(s): 1978 Pace Car - L82 with a 4 Speed AM -FM CB radio

I looked on Uhauls web site; it mentioned because of height of the car and the slopes of the ramps, the car would scrape along the bottom. It also mentioned the tire height is greater than 30” and the straps might not fit. After reading this I thought it’s too much of a hassle. But after reading you post, I guess they are wrong. Thanks

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Posted: 2/20/10 8:35amMessage 13 of 31

SilverStreak

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Oceanside, CA - USA

Joined: 11/19/2003

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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box

Bob

UHAUL auto haulers work great. I've used them to haul my 1978 vette from Washington state to California with out any problem.

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Posted: 2/20/10 8:58amMessage 14 of 31

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Millstone Township, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1978 Pace Car - L82 with a 4 Speed AM -FM CB radio

Eddie, Thanks, that's good news. Appreciate your help

Bob

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Posted: 2/20/10 9:17amMessage 15 of 31

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[QUOTE=BobOvette] ... I looked on Uhauls web site; it mentioned because of height of the car and the slopes of the ramps, the car would scrape along the bottom. ... [/QUOTE]

My 18' flatbed trailer has the sloping (dovetail?) bed for the last two feet of its length which helps reduce the ramp angle but depending where I'm loading a car that still may not be enough. What I do to reduce the angle to where I want it is to put a 6X6 block of wood under the tongue jack and lift the nose of the trailer (still attached to the tow vehicle) to reduce the ramp angle enough to where the car will not scrape bottom. I also put a scissors jack under the back edge of the trailer to keep the trailer stable while I load/unload the car.

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Posted: 2/20/10 9:24amMessage 16 of 31

steves74

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Klamath Falls, OR - USA

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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

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I have used FedEx. It was about $1/ mile. I was real happy with him.
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Posted: 2/20/10 11:47amMessage 17 of 31

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Millstone Township, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1978 Pace Car - L82 with a 4 Speed AM -FM CB radio

First, thanks to all for your friendly advice! I found a reasonable priced enclosed hauler in Hemmings, which I verified with Hemmings that they had no complaints against this firm. (Mary, from Hemmings responded to my inquiry ASAP). I’ll let you know how I made out. Once again THANKS for all your help!!

Bob

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Posted: 2/20/10 11:57amMessage 18 of 31

steves74

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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

Great.. Bob. Take some pics. We love pics. Hug

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Posted: 2/20/10 1:23pmMessage 19 of 31

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Millstone Township, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1978 Pace Car - L82 with a 4 Speed AM -FM CB radio

Steve,

Camera's ready. The fun should start soon!! I'll probably have tons of other questions once I have her home, as this is my first Vette. I'm switching from a mint condition Olds convertible that I've had for 8 years!

Bob

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Posted: 2/20/10 1:30pmMessage 20 of 31

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