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Jul 29, 2008 21:51:51 GMT
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Anybody knows who does it? A mates dad wants me to go and collect a 1949 Triumph 2000 roadster from Bournemouth. I don't want to use my own tow car or trailer over that kind of distance and he apparently doesnt mind coughing up the extra dough to hire something out. If push came to shove id use my trailer behind a hire van but a beaver would be miles better, even better if it was a double car carrier as then I could bring something back for myself! (Viva shaped, if ones still about  ) Has anyone got any ideas at all?? Ive been offered rock bottom cheap transport from a 3rd party but my mates dad wants me there to "inspect" his car for him. Dunno what difference it will make, I'm not driving Stoke to Bournemouth only for him to say no! |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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Jul 29, 2008 23:58:43 GMT
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I've found it increasingly hard to rent beavertails and the like. The insurance on them has apparently become trickier. I've also found a lot of van rental places don;t do vans with tow bars and prohibit towing with them.
Pretty much all the local to me hire places which do proper trucks will now onlyu do business hire on them, and you have to provide your own insurance. PITA.
Another reason I tend to prefer getting cars transported by a pro now.
Smiths Van Hire in Nottingham was the last place I knew of which would still rent that kind of vehicle to a public punter
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 30, 2008 19:42:33 GMT
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Not great news then. There was a place in Brum that did snotter transits with towbars for £25 a day. They closed down a while ago and I havent found anywhere similar since.  I really think my mate should go with this 3rd partys offer of transport. It would be stacks easier! |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES. |
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Jul 30, 2008 20:09:31 GMT
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Ahem, Get down there and ring the AA, OMFG, THE ENGINE JUST EXPLODED! |
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Jul 30, 2008 20:17:02 GMT
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Its been off the road for 20 years or so, don't think that will wash! Have you had any luck transporting that Viva? I had my eyes on the other one but looks like its not going to happen |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES. |
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Jul 30, 2008 20:30:21 GMT
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It looks like I'm going down this weekend to pick trick the AA into picking it up, if that fails then I'll ring the RAC, then if that fails I'm gonna need some beavertail action sent my way too
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'67 Vauxhall Viva HB Deluxe
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Jul 30, 2008 20:33:48 GMT
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Good luck! Bring back the other one and drop it in Stoke on the way will ya?  |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES. |
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Jul 30, 2008 20:35:40 GMT
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Be careful, the AA require that the vehicle is taxed before they'll pick it up (RAC too for that matter).... If it is, then it's all good!
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Jul 30, 2008 20:46:35 GMT
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Good luck! Bring back the other one and drop it in Stoke on the way will ya? Only in return for an extortionate amount of beer(tokens) ;D Be careful, the AA require that the vehicle is taxed before they'll pick it up (RAC too for that matter).... If it is, then it's all good! I'm gonna tax it when I get down, then send it away for a refund once its home |
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Jul 31, 2008 19:41:11 GMT
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I would charge £500 to collect from bournemouth and deliver to stoke on trent
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