Anyone on here a hot shot/auto transport or know of a good reput

[Brucker]

As the title states. Looking for 3 ambulances to be transported from 65583 to 80501. Would be awesome to have them come at once but multiple loads may be alright as well. Looking to get this done soon.


Thanks in advance! http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/images/smilies/co4x4/beer.gif

[Jim]

I know a trusted guy... I'll make a call. He typically hauls cars in a single enclosed car hauler so this is not his direct cup of tea - but we'll see.

[Brucker]

Wow the quotations are all over the place. I realize that this needs to be done in multiple loads as only 2 of the ambulances would fit onto the longest legal semi trailer. But some quotes differ by almost $1000 per vehicle. I know it is probably a guy with a one ton and a gooseneck verses a big company with lots of different trucks in different locals. But if you are going to be that far off, don't you think they would know it wasn't worth their time in quoting it out?

[Brucker]

Since I was asked for an update on a different forum, I though I would post here as well.

Two arrived a couple weekends ago after some difficulties. More are supposed to be coming but we need to figure out some other things first.

We used a broker as it was the best price and least amount of headache as we didn't have to deal with all the little details. First shipment had a couple issues. First and foremost was the transportation company that was used ended up dropping one of the ambulances off the trailer while in traffic. They only used straps to secure a #13000 vehicle to the trailer instead of chains, and the straps failed within 3 blocks of loading. This caused a small accident with another vehicle, totaling the vehicle the ambulance hit and giving the ambulance some decent damage. Needless to say, this event slowed the process some. But we do have 2 ambulances here in CO now. One is already being transformed into our ultimate tailgating rig, while the other is sitting in front of my house looking sad with it's damage.

So here is the accident story as I have been told:

Our contact for the ambulances in MO sent me this photo a couple weeks ago stating that the first of two ambulances being picked up that day was loaded and ready and that they were heading from the storage lot to the fire station to load the other.

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Seeing this message, I assumed everything was on track and I went about my life, attending a wedding. After the wedding I turned on my phone to reveal many missed calls and messages. My contact was frantic in most of the messages saying that there was an accident and to call them asap. So I did just that. He said that the truck driver had loaded the first one and that he was going to follow my contact over to the station to load the other. My contact was driving ahead of the semi, and pulled out onto the road and started up the hill. The semi pulled out behind him and he could easily see the ambulance sticking out above semi. When he reached the top of the hill he noticed that he couldn't see the ambulance anymore. He stopped and got out just in time to see the wreck...

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The woman driving the ford that was hit was fine though shaken, but the ford was totaled. And the truck driver was crying like a baby the entire time. He tears weren't in vain though as he ended up getting fined, ticketed, and eventually fired.

They got the mess cleaned up and loaded on with a different driver but same company. This upset me as it was the same transportation company, but it worked out well in the end. Both ambulances arrived without anymore issues. And we are awaiting an insurance check.

Off loading the damaged one was fun. Took my forklift and my dodge tow rig both to unload it as it didn't drive or have brakes after the accident. Nothing like chaining the front to the dodge for brakes and chaining the forklift to the rear for the steering/drive power.

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And our good one:

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All in all, I couldn't be happier. Yes, one is damaged and will need repair. But we finally have our ultimate tailgating rig and the Broncos' season starts in just a few short weeks! And once the insurance is figured out, we might be bringing a few more into town.

[Jim]

OUCH. Sorry to hear of the accident.

You have a curious project on your hands!

[Brucker]

OUCH. Sorry to hear of the accident.

You have a curious project on your hands!

There is always a 'curious' project or twelve around my place ;)

Accidents happen. That is what insurance is for. And this is the exact reason I was looking for reputable companies. Just in case of an accident.

[Chris]

My turn, looking to get this '58 from MN to here.

Edit: It's my brothers going to my daughter.

'58 VW Bug - bored/stroked twin carb go-fast engine but it is stuck because it was not driven for four years, the tires are shot, the front brakes must be adjusted. A LOT of extra parts included such as new brake master cylinder, Swamp Cooler, and bits and more bits, literature, back swing-out windows, original top rack and trunk rack!

[Brucker]

Start with uship.com. Then be choosy. This is small enough you should be able to get some decent pricing. Word of warning when it come to shipping. The first quote you get is never accurate. EVERY company will up their rates once they have you interested. Been finding it's just part of the game.

[newracer]

My turn, looking to get this '58 from MN to here.

Edit: It's my brothers going to my daughter.

'58 VW Bug - bored/stroked twin carb go-fast engine but it is stuck because it was not driven for four years, the tires are shot, the front brakes must be adjusted. A LOT of extra parts included such as new brake master cylinder, Swamp Cooler, and bits and more bits, literature, back swing-out windows, original top rack and trunk rack!

I am jealous.

[Chris]

It's definitely a cool bug, with some rare accessories, that my brother's owned for decades. At 70 he can't/hasn't been able to maintain or drive it so he's passing it to my daughter. I've owned many over the years and my daughter has fond memories of those from her childhood. Now she'll have a fine one to carry on the family tradition.

Jim, thanks for the lead!

[Brucker]

Thinking I may have to start an actual build thread for the tailgating rig. It is starting to come together, and there are so many more coming for it to really make it our ultimate tailgating rig. Had a work day on it yesterday that got cut short due to the weather. But we were able to get the majority of the gear loaded onto the rig (gas stove, gas grill, BBQ supplies, propane tanks, pop up tents, tables, chairs, games, etc) and the majority of the decals are on and plan out the rest of it. We kept a lot of the interior as is but cleaned it with a bleach solution really well for now being as we are short on time. But we will be added a fridge 2 televisions(one for inside and one for outside), bar stocked with liquor, and an old Donkey Kong arcade game. Here are a few photos of it as it sits now:

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[newracer]

Love the old school decals.