How far will you drive?

[Randy_G]

I have been reading the forum and seeing deals in other parts of the country and a few deals here close to home, I know I was considering the drive to northern California for a free Champ pick-up. So I thought I would ask the question "How far would you drive for a Studebaker?" If its in Texas and the price is right (nearly free) Driving wouldnt be a problem.

Randy_G
www.automotivehistoryonline.com

[JDP]

My limit is a day trip, there and back in a day. longer then that, and I ship the car. If it's a "free car", it has to be worth at least $500 for me to make the effort or at least be worth the shipping charge.
I've spent up to $1300 to ship a expensive Studebaker, but can't afford to do that on a rough car, but that's just me. I value my time based on what I'd make by staying home and working on a Studebakerat, it may just be free time to othere that don't play with Studebakers full time.


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Arnold Md.
64 Daytona HT
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 GT Hawk
63 Avanti R1/AC
63 Avanti R2 (Sold)
63 Daytona HT
63 Lark 2 dr.
62 Lark 2 door
60 Lark convert
60 Hawk
57 Silver Hawk
53 Starliner
51 Commander

[JDP]

My limit is a day trip, there and back in a day. longer then that, and I ship the car. If it's a "free car", it has to be worth at least $500 for me to make the effort or at least be worth the shipping charge.
I've spent up to $1300 to ship a expensive Studebaker, but can't afford to do that on a rough car, but that's just me. I value my time based on what I'd make by staying home and working on a Studebakerat, it may just be free time to othere that don't play with Studebakers full time.


Studebaker On The Net
http://stude.com
Studebaker News Group
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.studebaker
Arnold Md.
64 Daytona HT
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 GT Hawk
63 Avanti R1/AC
63 Avanti R2 (Sold)
63 Daytona HT
63 Lark 2 dr.
62 Lark 2 door
60 Lark convert
60 Hawk
57 Silver Hawk
53 Starliner
51 Commander

[bams50]

For me alot depends on where the car is... all things being the same I'll go a lot farther for a car that's near someplace where I can combine it with a vacation- i.e. East Coast, since we go to Florida a lot...[8D]

However, I love road trips; so even if I'm not interested in visiting a destination, if the car's worth it I'll go just as an excuse for a road trip! []

Next week I'm going to FL to deliv er some Lincoln seats; I can drive my Conversion Van round-trip for less in gas than they wanted for shipping! So we're delivering the parts, going to Disney, and bringing home a Lark parts car from Frank Drumheller in VA!

Now that's how you do it.....

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2358680/1

[bams50]

For me alot depends on where the car is... all things being the same I'll go a lot farther for a car that's near someplace where I can combine it with a vacation- i.e. East Coast, since we go to Florida a lot...[8D]

However, I love road trips; so even if I'm not interested in visiting a destination, if the car's worth it I'll go just as an excuse for a road trip! []

Next week I'm going to FL to deliv er some Lincoln seats; I can drive my Conversion Van round-trip for less in gas than they wanted for shipping! So we're delivering the parts, going to Disney, and bringing home a Lark parts car from Frank Drumheller in VA!

Now that's how you do it.....

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2358680/1

[studegary]

I used to go all over for cars. Now, I ship anything that is more than 100 miles.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[studegary]

I used to go all over for cars. Now, I ship anything that is more than 100 miles.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by studegary

I used to go all over for cars. Now, I ship anything that is more than 100 miles.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

I'd buy a lot more Studes if I could find a way to ship them that made sense dollar-wise... how much could you get a Stude that hasn't run or moved in 20 or 30 years that's 2-300 miles away for?

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2358680/1

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by studegary

I used to go all over for cars. Now, I ship anything that is more than 100 miles.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

I'd buy a lot more Studes if I could find a way to ship them that made sense dollar-wise... how much could you get a Stude that hasn't run or moved in 20 or 30 years that's 2-300 miles away for?

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2358680/1

[mbstude]

My grandad has been all the way from here in GA to Austin, TX for a '51 Commander two door sedan. He towed in all the way back with a tow dolly. [:0] And the car wasn't even his, he was just doing a Stude friend a favor. He did get to attend the Austin, TX Nationl Meet thgouh.

[mbstude]

My grandad has been all the way from here in GA to Austin, TX for a '51 Commander two door sedan. He towed in all the way back with a tow dolly. [:0] And the car wasn't even his, he was just doing a Stude friend a favor. He did get to attend the Austin, TX Nationl Meet thgouh.

[Guido]

Bob,

A lot of that depends on who you can find. I have a friend here in Richmond that runs a LTL (less than load) trucking company and goes all across the country. He has brought back tractors, crawlers, Studebakers and 1 Packard from Canada, New Hampshire, California, Kansas, Minnesota, etc. I have had others bring items from Canada, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio and Kansas. The biggest problem with using him is that you need a rollback or loading dock to get his van trailers loaded.

Personally I have criscrossed Virginia and also hauled home from West Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania. I have had great success in posting message on the hauling section of Yesterdaystractors.com. In fact I bought my '61 grain truck sight unseen on a Wednesday night, overnighted the payment and had the truck here on Saturday evening.

Gary




Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[Guido]

Bob,

A lot of that depends on who you can find. I have a friend here in Richmond that runs a LTL (less than load) trucking company and goes all across the country. He has brought back tractors, crawlers, Studebakers and 1 Packard from Canada, New Hampshire, California, Kansas, Minnesota, etc. I have had others bring items from Canada, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio and Kansas. The biggest problem with using him is that you need a rollback or loading dock to get his van trailers loaded.

Personally I have criscrossed Virginia and also hauled home from West Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania. I have had great success in posting message on the hauling section of Yesterdaystractors.com. In fact I bought my '61 grain truck sight unseen on a Wednesday night, overnighted the payment and had the truck here on Saturday evening.

Gary




Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[Studedude1961]

The farthest I have gone for a car was about 150 miles and the day I arranged to pick up the car it was 100 degrees and incredibly muggy. The car did fine coming home and I considered myself lucky. Any farther than that though, I'd have it shipped or pay a buddy to trailer it. I've sold several cars that have been shipped to different parts of the country very satisfactorily for the new owners.

Studedude1961
--1963 Cruiser

[Studedude1961]

The farthest I have gone for a car was about 150 miles and the day I arranged to pick up the car it was 100 degrees and incredibly muggy. The car did fine coming home and I considered myself lucky. Any farther than that though, I'd have it shipped or pay a buddy to trailer it. I've sold several cars that have been shipped to different parts of the country very satisfactorily for the new owners.

Studedude1961
--1963 Cruiser