Newbie rant.....of sorts

Superpro · 04-04-2013, 01:38 PM

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum after having creeped it for the last few months. It is probably one of the most entertaining forums out there, particularly the "live from" threads.....thoroughly enjoyable. My name is Al and I hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I run a Super Comp car with my son out of Division 5......I own a majority of the car, he drives all of it!

About a month or so ago, I finalized the purchase of what I think will be a fine F/SA Duster out of Mesa AZ. The transaction went well, the seller was amiable, even a VIN# discrepancy was sorted out and corrected.......very smooth transaction. The timing was even perfect for me to look over the car, as I came in time to attend the National event at Firebird (glad the track will continue).

To my chagrin and stress however, I put in an order with a very reputable transport company to pick up the car and after 5 weeks it still sits in the seller's garage with no definitive date for pick-up. Further compounding my woes is the fact my drop off point is near Fargo ND, likely the highest flood zone area in the US right now. As it stands, I'm looking for a new drop off point (Minneapolis, Omaha, Marion SD) away from the flood zones, some committment from a shipping company, the ongoing goodwill and patience of the seller, and a lot of luck!
Fargo's National Open is next month and the Divisional in Brainerd is the weekend after!

I'll end my rant now, as it's not really a way a person should intro themselves. It feels good to get it off the chest however....thanks for listenin'. - Al S/C 5768

treessavoy · 04-04-2013, 01:43 PM

Surprisingly I call fedex for moving my cars, they have a super reliable auto shipping co. that will tell you what day your car will arrive and within 24hrs will tell you the time it will arrive.

JimR

Mark Yacavone · 04-04-2013, 02:00 PM

Go to http://www.uship.com/ and put it up for bid..
Believe me, you'll get plenty of response

Mike Gray · 04-04-2013, 03:08 PM

My super gas car went to BC. The guy sent down a flatbed tow to Southern California and picked it up from my driveway. He did tell me it's a bit of a challenge to go through the border with the car. Don't know if he had to pay any import fee or declare it.

Jeff Teuton · 04-04-2013, 03:58 PM

I have used Reliable many times to move cars without a flaw, race cars and others. I have not ever had to cross the border, so mayby thats an issue.

5919 SSKA · 04-04-2013, 04:37 PM

Welcome to S/SS racing.

Once you get the hot rod, you couldn't ask for a better race than the National Open at Top End (old Interstate Dragways) to get your feet wet. This is a 2-day event with a 'special' Midwest Classracer's payout in place, on top of the National Open payout!

bigsixman · 04-04-2013, 04:48 PM

Al: Something does not seem right on this deal. You are dropping the car off near Fargo, ND, so crossing the border is not an issue for the trucker. I live 160 miles south of you and we have always been able to get cars and motorcycles picked up or dropped off. I feel 5 weeks is too long to expect anyone to wait for a pickup. I know there are problems with trucking companies not used to going into Canada because of DUI convictions of their drivers limiting access, but that is not an issue for your shipment. You may need to call another company. I know Reliable has a large presence in the Phoenix area during the BJ auction, but I am unsure during the rest of the year.

Alan Nyhus · 04-04-2013, 05:52 PM

Al: If you can get the car to Sioux Falls, S.D. (4.5 hrs S. of you on I29), I can offer you a safe, locked, inside storage situation. -Al Nyhus

H Hoover · 04-04-2013, 07:54 PM

I used the Uship website a few times. Worked great every time. Much faster than the big corporations.

gonzo1066 · 04-04-2013, 11:38 PM

I also used Uship to transport my new trailer from Texas to Oregon. Affordable,and quick. I would reccomend them.

04-04-2013, 01:38 PM	#1
Superpro Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 114 Likes: 79 Liked 105 Times in 38 Posts	Newbie rant.....of sorts Hi all, I'm new to this forum after having creeped it for the last few months. It is probably one of the most entertaining forums out there, particularly the "live from" threads.....thoroughly enjoyable. My name is Al and I hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I run a Super Comp car with my son out of Division 5......I own a majority of the car, he drives all of it! About a month or so ago, I finalized the purchase of what I think will be a fine F/SA Duster out of Mesa AZ. The transaction went well, the seller was amiable, even a VIN# discrepancy was sorted out and corrected.......very smooth transaction. The timing was even perfect for me to look over the car, as I came in time to attend the National event at Firebird (glad the track will continue). To my chagrin and stress however, I put in an order with a very reputable transport company to pick up the car and after 5 weeks it still sits in the seller's garage with no definitive date for pick-up. Further compounding my woes is the fact my drop off point is near Fargo ND, likely the highest flood zone area in the US right now. As it stands, I'm looking for a new drop off point (Minneapolis, Omaha, Marion SD) away from the flood zones, some committment from a shipping company, the ongoing goodwill and patience of the seller, and a lot of luck! Fargo's National Open is next month and the Divisional in Brainerd is the weekend after! I'll end my rant now, as it's not really a way a person should intro themselves. It feels good to get it off the chest however....thanks for listenin'. - Al S/C 5768 Last edited by Superpro; 04-05-2013 at 03:16 PM. Reason: spelling

04-04-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts Surprisingly I call fedex for moving my cars, they have a super reliable auto shipping co. that will tell you what day your car will arrive and within 24hrs will tell you the time it will arrive. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

04-04-2013, 02:00 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,802 Likes: 2,891 Liked 5,097 Times in 1,943 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts Go to http://www.uship.com/ and put it up for bid.. Believe me, you'll get plenty of response __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-04-2013, 03:08 PM	#4
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 614 Likes: 307 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts My super gas car went to BC. The guy sent down a flatbed tow to Southern California and picked it up from my driveway. He did tell me it's a bit of a challenge to go through the border with the car. Don't know if he had to pay any import fee or declare it. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2013, 03:58 PM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts I have used Reliable many times to move cars without a flaw, race cars and others. I have not ever had to cross the border, so mayby thats an issue. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-04-2013, 04:37 PM	#6
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts Welcome to S/SS racing. Once you get the hot rod, you couldn't ask for a better race than the National Open at Top End (old Interstate Dragways) to get your feet wet. This is a 2-day event with a 'special' Midwest Classracer's payout in place, on top of the National Open payout! __________________ Racing web page

04-04-2013, 04:48 PM	#7
bigsixman Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Crookston, MN Posts: 157 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts Al: Something does not seem right on this deal. You are dropping the car off near Fargo, ND, so crossing the border is not an issue for the trucker. I live 160 miles south of you and we have always been able to get cars and motorcycles picked up or dropped off. I feel 5 weeks is too long to expect anyone to wait for a pickup. I know there are problems with trucking companies not used to going into Canada because of DUI convictions of their drivers limiting access, but that is not an issue for your shipment. You may need to call another company. I know Reliable has a large presence in the Phoenix area during the BJ auction, but I am unsure during the rest of the year. __________________ 1969 camaro, pump gas 540"bbc, jerico 1967 camaro, pump gas efi 620", coan t-400

04-04-2013, 05:52 PM	#8
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts Al: If you can get the car to Sioux Falls, S.D. (4.5 hrs S. of you on I29), I can offer you a safe, locked, inside storage situation. -Al Nyhus

04-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#9
H Hoover Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 82 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts I used the Uship website a few times. Worked great every time. Much faster than the big corporations.

04-04-2013, 11:38 PM	#10
gonzo1066 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 61 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie rant.....of sorts I also used Uship to transport my new trailer from Texas to Oregon. Affordable,and quick. I would reccomend them.