Interstate Car Transport

[poita]

Looking to send my car to Sydney to get painted.
Yes I'm crazy I know.
I need it go from Bundy (obv) to Smithfield NSW.
Anyone used one in particular?
The car will be full of parts also, so need a reliable mob to do it.
And since its getting painted i want it to be looked after dam well.

I have a few quotes off the net already, ranging from $300-$1000
Are they the same as evrything else, you get what you pay for?

[EL BURITO]

Ok since alot of us are getting parts/cars/headaches from over east, its sometimes difficult to get a service to help you with your project.

So heres some useful links that may help you... (stolen from the chook pen)

Here are a few options:

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Postage Calculator -


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to compare prices and for larger/heavier items -


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jspec-maz/random/airroad.jpg (http://www.airroaddirect.com.au/)
Some say these prices are better than busfreight but all depends on what the package is.


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General Packaging -


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Star Track Express deliver all the important things. Detailed real time, online freight movement information and a focus on service excellence.


http://www.northlinefreight.com.au/common/interface/northlinelogo.jpg (http://www.northlinefreight.com.au/)



http://www.tollipec.com.au/images/sml_logo.gif (http://www.tollipec.com/)
General Packaging - Larger Items


http://www.tnt.com/corporate/images/topnav/lg_tnt.gif (http://www.tntlogistics.com.au/en/)
General packaging - [Very hard website to work with!]






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As specialists in transporting classic and unique cars.


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Send you car interstate with TNT :direct link to phone numbers:
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[poita]

i dont think my calibra will fit in a letter box :p

Will give VIP a buzz, thanks mate

[Keep'emRunning]

$385 from melbourne to sydney..depot to depot. They charge heaps more if it's door-door.

Only takes 2 days.

Make sure to read the terms and conditions though, some do not offer insurance.

[oneightoo]

it was about $400 for carl to get my calibra picked up from my place and delivered to his nearest depot..

quick off topic question..

do they not have painters in bundy? or is Tai doing it cheap for you?

[poita]

do they not have painters in bundy? or is Tai doing it cheap for you?

i dont know/trust anyone here to do it.
and yes tai the bitch is involved lol

[oneightoo]

lol thought so.. good luck..

what parts are in th car?

you must be getting the bodykit sprayed and blah blah blah

[glider]

lol thought so.. good luck..

what parts are in th car?

you must be getting the bodykit sprayed and blah blah blah

or perhaps a sunroof and the car is being sent down to respray the roof afterwards

[lee683]

im willing to drive it down here for u??

[DirtyHarry]

ha ha i work in smithfield.
where you getting it painted?

[aza28]

Looking to send my car to Sydney to get painted.
Yes I'm crazy I know.
I need it go from Bundy (obv) to Smithfield NSW.
Anyone used one in particular?
The car will be full of parts also, so need a reliable mob to do it.
And since its getting painted i want it to be looked after dam well.

I have a few quotes off the net already, ranging from $300-$1000
Are they the same as evrything else, you get what you pay for?

the cheap ones normally dont include insurance - and then if they do, you need to check to what value the insurance will cover.

why not send it to Brizzy - surely there is a decent painter here??? or is it a mate doing it cheap?

[poita]

lol thought so.. good luck..

what parts are in th car?

you must be getting the bodykit sprayed and blah blah blah

front and rear bar, bonnet extension, tail lights, and some other 'stuff' ;)


or perhaps a sunroof and the car is being sent down to respray the roof afterwards

least my cally is on the road ;)


im willing to drive it down here for u??

if i cant get time off work it may be an option, i shit you not.


ha ha i work in smithfield.
where you getting it painted?

XCM, on cumberland highway. just near subway/red rooster/hungry jacks


the cheap ones normally dont include insurance - and then if they do, you need to check to what value the insurance will cover.

why not send it to Brizzy - surely there is a decent painter here??? or is it a mate doing it cheap?

everyone i have a quote from so far insurance is minimum $50k coverage.
i know/trust someone in sydney more than i do here. he has painted a couple of cars i know, nad looking at his work first hand in his workshop, i couldnt go pssed him.

[hazrd]

if u paint it black ill kill you :)

[vectraguy01]

I know Toll has a depot in bundy, go to toll.com.au and check on there! They do move the V8 supercars!!! :p

[cobey]

try CEVA Transport logistics thats who we use through work

[lee683]

if i cant get time off work it may be an option, i shit you not.



well im not working and ive got friends in the gold coast who want me to come up and see them so i could kill 2 birds with one stone??

[poita]

I know Toll has a depot in bundy, go to toll.com.au and check on there! They do move the V8 supercars!!! :p

will have a look, we use toll at work.
so i'm expecting to give a kidney for the pleasure lol


try CEVA Transport logistics thats who we use through work

they wont do it, car is under 150mm fromt he ground.


well im not working and ive got friends in the gold coast who want me to come up and see them so i could kill 2 birds with one stone??

will keep it in mind mate.


if u paint it black ill kill you :)

i wont be, dont worry

[Noir]

try CEVA Transport logistics thats who we use through work

They won't allow you to transport items inside the car.



they wont do it, car is under 150mm from the ground.


I did not disclose my ride height and they transported the Alfa from Perth to Brisbane without a drama. Highly recommend them, but again they will not allow you to transport additional items inside the vehicle.

[poita]

will prob jsut drive it down, its gonna be a long/quick trip by the looks.
drive down, sort a bit of stuff out, then fly home.
then fly down once its done, and drive home.

[HappySlapper82]

will prob jsut drive it down, its gonna be a long/quick trip by the looks.
drive down, sort a bit of stuff out, then fly home.
then fly down once its done, and drive home.

A long trip with fresh paint? :yikes: Think about all those bugs/stone chips :eek:

[poita]

yer dont remind me lol.
will be cringing everytime a car is within 10kms of me.

unfortunatly there is no other way, i dont know anyone with a fully enclosed car trailer.

[HappySlapper82]

you could always use a car-bra for the return trip :D ewww :shudders:

[poita]

would have to get one custom made to fit the front bar though

[HappySlapper82]

would have to get one custom made to fit the front bar though

Spewin. Shade cloth it is then hahaha

[oneightoo]

car bra's can get firt underneath them and make tiny scratches..

cover it in bubble wrap?

[btm]

drive 5km/h the whole way home :p

[oneightoo]

lol..

i estimate that at about 1300kms....

so at about 5km/h, and taking some breaks, it'll be about a 2 week drive..

[btm]

what about hiring a car trailer and towing her yourself?

[poita]

what about hiring a car trailer and towing her yourself?

will have to look into it, but i imagine it wouldnt be cheap.
plus i dont think the mazda 6 would cope with the drive.
so would have to 'borrow' someone's 4wd also.

[oneightoo]

mazda 6 would handle it..

[vectraguy01]

the 6 would handle it, auz towed a 2tonne old merc with the combo n its 1.4ltr :p

[poita]

did he do a 2600km round trip with a fully enclosed car trailer?

[Shay]

seen 6's towin caravans around the country so it should be alright mate,
means you need to sit 10 below though, how hard would that be

[mr corsa]

the perfect job would be my bedford :yikes:

[hazrd]

pete...

*points frantically at mr corsa's post*

[poita]

the perfect job would be my bedford :yikes:

please, go on......

[hazrd]

way to leave us hangin :p

[mr corsa]

why i have my own transporter end of story

[btm]

way to leave us hangin :p
its his specialty :D