I am interested in buying a rolling chassis from CA and ship it to OH. Basically I have an 87 turbo truck with really bad body but have strong engine and drivetrain and somebody in CA are selling an 86 turbo truck with no engine and tranny. I called a few shipping company and they basically only ship driveable cars. Anybody got any idea how much it would cost and who should I talk to? Could I just use independent trucker? Any idea on how to load it into a flat bed?

you mite try Forward Air maybe?
I really wouldn't know.
I would like to have a bed or 2 if you drive out there.

Contact some trucking companies that specialize in flatbed/dropdeck freight. That chassis would be a "partial" on a load going eastbound. The company would combine other freight on that load with your chassis.
If you need me to, I can get you some numbers to get you started.

Try Dependable Auto Shippers.. at www.dependableautoshippers.com. They are who Ebay reccommends. I just had my '84 shipped from Portland OR to NJ for $930. Im not sure what kinda rules they have for a non running rig, but its worth a shot. They are very friendly and helpful. Just my $0.02.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by Bonzai:
<strong>I can get you some numbers to get you started.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Bonzai,

Could you please give me the number. I would like to find some more info for it.

I already called dependable and they basically only ship driveable cars.

are trucks that much cheaper out here(california) that you can justify almost a thousand dollars to ship? just wondering

Augie,
I just walked in and read your post. Give me a few hours, and I will get some numbers for you.
Taylor...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by ajs75:
<strong>are trucks that much cheaper out here(california) that you can justify almost a thousand dollars to ship? just wondering</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">No they are a lot more expensive but you could not beat the chassis and body from rust free state. Price wise for same mileage truck here in OH would be a lot cheaper but they also come with crappy chassis and rotten bed at least.

<small>[ May 13, 2003, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: Augie ]</small>

Why dont you look for a nice rust free non-turbo truck just south of you in Tennessee and drive or tow it back home and part out all the stuff you don't need? It's about 400 miles to Nashville and 2200 to LA.

I understand how you feel about having a truck chasis from CA. I went to FL to pick up a 4Runner awhile back. I drove down with a car dolly and towed it back. It cost alot less money to go pick it up, and it is still rust free. Don't forget about Florida, Georgia,North and South Carolina and Alabama as alternatives to California. And there is also Arizona still a long way away but that is the most awesome state for rust free shet. Ron

<small>[ May 14, 2003, 09:25 AM: Message edited by: ronniet ]</small>