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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
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help getting vert home

i found a vert out of state clean NO RUST and its a v6 ....but need a fuel pump...
tring to find a CHEAP way to get it home
i dont know what transporter to use i think they all after my money....
never bought car out of state
im not working have no budget...
selling my other two cars...3rd gens
any ideas........
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Re: help getting vert home

Where's the car located?
What is your budget? You said you don't have one?
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
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Re: help getting vert home

It's in Arkansas ....
Budget non existent....
That's the third gen option lol....
The last vert I got wound up being a rusty banana....
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
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Re: help getting vert home

im parting out current vert selling firebird and all 3rd gen parts
i just want a nice vert ....this out of state one looks clean no rust good paint
its just far away oh and its a v6 {for now...lol}
starting from scratch......
just gotta get it to florida
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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From: Malvern, Arkansas
Car: 90 IROC 2-92 Zs blk vert & prpl
Engine: stealth ram brodix track 1 ful port
Transmission: 700r4 4l80e
Axle/Gears: iroc 375 lokr 92 Z 277 pos vert 327
Re: help getting vert home

Where in Arkansas?
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
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Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: help getting vert home

U Haul rents out dollies so you can pull another car if you have a hitch.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
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Transmission: manual
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: help getting vert home

uhaul expensive from there to fla...um south fla..
need truck n trailer....
just thought some one here had ideas...
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Re: help getting vert home

did you check to see if there were any vehicle shipping places near there? I know in alotof places they can ship cars for around $500. May be something to look in to.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
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Re: help getting vert home

lots of transporters but who do i go with...?
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Car: 92 T/A 'vert
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Re: help getting vert home

http://www.uship.com/
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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Re: help getting vert home

humm, It is about time for the snowbirds (retired folks) to start their journey to Florida for the winter.?????
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
Engine: v6
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Re: help getting vert home

u ship.......hhmmmmmm
they any good...?
any one ever use to move a car...?
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Engine: 350
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Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.23
Re: help getting vert home

I used uShip when I bought my vert. Pick the pick up and drop off points and wait for the quotes to roll in. Within 24 hours I had a few dozen quotes ranging from high to low, single hauler independents to big shipppers. In the end I paid 300 from northern jersey to upstate NY in an enclosed trailer. Offer from a small carrier who happened to be making the trip up here anyhow. Fair chance you can get a deal with all the winter migration.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Car: 90 IROC 2-92 Zs blk vert & prpl
Engine: stealth ram brodix track 1 ful port
Transmission: 700r4 4l80e
Axle/Gears: iroc 375 lokr 92 Z 277 pos vert 327
Re: help getting vert home

Where in Arkansas (for the 2nd time)?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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From: Wellington, Fl
Car: 2012 camaro vert
Engine: v6
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Re: help getting vert home

its blytheville ,arkansas 72315 going to wellington {wpb} florida 33414
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Re: help getting vert home

x2 on uship. I had my vert shipped from Norfold, Va. to SW Fl. for right around $500 or so.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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From: Malvern, Arkansas
Car: 90 IROC 2-92 Zs blk vert & prpl
Engine: stealth ram brodix track 1 ful port
Transmission: 700r4 4l80e
Axle/Gears: iroc 375 lokr 92 Z 277 pos vert 327
Re: help getting vert home

Well I live south of Blytheville and could help you get it part way if someone else could help from there. I could deliver it for expenses and a little extra for a fellow thirdgener. I have a duramax and a great car hauler with a winch etc.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Car: 2012 camaro vert
Engine: v6
Transmission: manual
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: help getting vert home

that would be super..........thank you
gotta check with present owner ...he may not wanna sell now.....
think he fixing it and gonna keep!!!!
i just dont think im alowed to have a vert....lol
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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From: Malvern, Arkansas
Car: 90 IROC 2-92 Zs blk vert & prpl
Engine: stealth ram brodix track 1 ful port
Transmission: 700r4 4l80e
Axle/Gears: iroc 375 lokr 92 Z 277 pos vert 327
Re: help getting vert home

I wasn't allowed either so I stole one instead.
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