spanky Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Need 1952 GMC 470 series COE, transported from the Portland, Ore. area to the East Coast. The truck is a cab, & chassis, & has a wheelbase of 161"in., & weighs around 7000lb.'s It's alittle more than 8 ft. tall. Contact me at, ehardy1@triad.rr.com Edited November 5, 2007 by spanky Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Spanky,Where on the East coast?There is some possibility that we might be able to put together a combo load including B61Fred's new Pete, which is also in Oregon.And I think I have a B61 cab & chassis in Wyoming to bring home to NY.Sure would help if we could load from East to West, too.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-14907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 I live between Greensboro, & Raleigh, North Carolina, but anywhere on the East Coast, will help. Even close to the East Coast, will do. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-14950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hey guys, Looks like we are going to get these trucks home!! I hope It all works out, I can volenteer my parking lot for storage for awhile spanky untill you can get it to your place. We need to come up with a loading plan in Portland. keep you posted,Fred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-14953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hey guys, Looks like we are going to get these trucks home!! I hope It all works out, I can volenteer my parking lot for storage for awhile spanky untill you can get it to your place. We need to come up with a loading plan in Portland. keep you posted,Fred Still need this done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-16749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Spanky & Morgan,I was pretty surprised to see this latest post. I really thought that these two vehicles had come home long ago.It's gotten pretty tough to run around the country and pick up these antiques at low rates, as much as someone might want to.We have made an effort to help whenever possible, but at $3.50 plus per gallon and add in the cost of insurance, permits, truck depreciation and maintenance, trucks need to be paid both ways for a load like this.And at the going rate of around 1.75 to 2.00/mile, you can do the math.I would suggest that you contact a freight broker or flat bed trucking company in Oregon to see if they have anything that might cover your trucking costs one way. Or perhaps a broker might put the load together one way, albeit at a slightly rate. There are numerous internet services that advertise loads for different types of trucks. Check them out.As for the load itself, if Morgan's Peterbilt is still a part of this load, then with both trucks loaded on the trailer, you will fill a 48-53 ft. step deck. And the trucker will need ramps.Just some things you might want to pass on to the broker. It will be less expensive if both trucks can be loaded at the same yard. And if they can be unloaded at one yard, also.That's my two cents.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-16782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have gave up on getting the pete home, I plan on going to Portland with my pick up and trailer and getting it myself. I plan to take the wife and make a trip of it, see mount rushmore and the pacific northwest, and how could we forget the west's finest jewel...Packer. We are going the last week of march. Hope to see some more friends along the way. Fred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-16854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Oh Fred, you'll miss the Mid-America Truck show and one of my famous meetings! But anyway have a safe trip and good time! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3051-west-coast-to-east-coast/#findComment-16955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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