Calling all those living in Alberta to Ontario :)
03-08-2014, 11:38 PM
#21
Pro
I did that drive this past Oct, picked my car up in Edmonton and drove back through Northern Ontario. It took me 3 days and was a fantastic drive. You will have to watch the weather but for me it was a no brainer, 3 days and 3500km getting to know the car.
03-09-2014, 12:17 PM
#22
Pro
Thread Starter
... I can talk pages on how wrong I think the judgement can be, but that won't help my new car getting here any faster LOL This deciding is getting harder. some companies won't get back to me at all, the two suggestions by you guys included. And the one that I did feel comfortable I found another website bashing them, vs the one I found them on saying great things....
now i don't know to trust them or not. they are called JJ movers in Brampton.really it makes me more and more want to fly over, however just need this weather to break enough for 3-4 days
Dannyman - If i waited till July I'll be the one behind the wheel
Last edited by -=ICE=-; 03-09-2014 at 12:31 PM.
03-09-2014, 12:29 PM
#23
Melting Slicks
Just trying to help out.
You sound as if you need to take a break. Get on a plane and drive it home. Take your time and drive only on sunny days. Take 5 or 6 days and enjoy the ride! That's what I'd be doing.
Dannyman
03-09-2014, 12:33 PM
#24
Pro
Thread Starter
I'll admit, not sure what excites me more about the idea of flying and driving back, the trip and pleasure of getting to know my new to me car, or the well deserved break
03-09-2014, 03:15 PM
#25
Race Director
Just wish the weather would break. I think the car should be ok to drive in cold weather, just snow/ice has me concerned.
I'll admit, not sure what excites me more about the idea of flying and driving back, the trip and pleasure of getting to know my new to me car, or the well deserved break
I'll admit, not sure what excites me more about the idea of flying and driving back, the trip and pleasure of getting to know my new to me car, or the well deserved break
Last edited by Zeeman28a; 03-09-2014 at 03:18 PM.
03-09-2014, 09:09 PM
#26
Drifting
ICE,
Congratulations on the ZR1 purchase. It looks fantastic!
I've sent you a PM about my shipping research that should have my car arrive tomorrow, Monday.
I investigated renting a truck and enclosed trailer to trailer myself. It was significantly more expensive than having a reputable company ship in their enclosed transport.
The big transport companies will coordinate pick-up and delivery of multiple cars for their run so it takes time. My shipping inquiry to delivery of the car will be 3 weeks. The company did share the approx. delivery time as 2-3 weeks.
There's another consideration against shipping your new ZR1, and that is possible damage to the lower carbon fibre panels. GM delivers these cars with lower panels uninstalled. They are installed at the dealer.
So, maybe the suggestion to drive south to nicer weather and east might work better than driving east through Canada.
Congratulations on the ZR1 purchase. It looks fantastic!
I've sent you a PM about my shipping research that should have my car arrive tomorrow, Monday.
I investigated renting a truck and enclosed trailer to trailer myself. It was significantly more expensive than having a reputable company ship in their enclosed transport.
The big transport companies will coordinate pick-up and delivery of multiple cars for their run so it takes time. My shipping inquiry to delivery of the car will be 3 weeks. The company did share the approx. delivery time as 2-3 weeks.
There's another consideration against shipping your new ZR1, and that is possible damage to the lower carbon fibre panels. GM delivers these cars with lower panels uninstalled. They are installed at the dealer.
So, maybe the suggestion to drive south to nicer weather and east might work better than driving east through Canada.
03-09-2014, 10:26 PM
#28
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just thought another couple weeks, snow will be almost gone, may be little cold but who cares car heater take care of that, its a golden opportunity and to better understand your car too, and ofcourse a drive memorable for a while.
Just fly out and drive back....done. We hit winter hard here than those west guys....drive easy enjoy scenery couple stops for 4-6 hrs each and drive mostly in day time....i think you will enjoy this way rather than swiping CC for transportation and keep your fingers crossed.
congrats on that beautiful yet beast ZR1 and GL in getting here.
Just fly out and drive back....done. We hit winter hard here than those west guys....drive easy enjoy scenery couple stops for 4-6 hrs each and drive mostly in day time....i think you will enjoy this way rather than swiping CC for transportation and keep your fingers crossed.
congrats on that beautiful yet beast ZR1 and GL in getting here.
Last edited by sami85L98; 03-09-2014 at 10:32 PM.
03-10-2014, 06:38 AM
#29
Pro
If you are going to drive the car back and not plate it you will have to stay in Canada with your trip permit.
I would recommend the northern route (hwy 11), it's longer but will take less time. I did it in 3 days but I would budget for 5 days in case you hit some weather. I hit some cold weather in Manitoba but just took it easy until the roads warmed up.
Very relaxing 3 days getting to know the car.
I would recommend the northern route (hwy 11), it's longer but will take less time. I did it in 3 days but I would budget for 5 days in case you hit some weather. I hit some cold weather in Manitoba but just took it easy until the roads warmed up.
Very relaxing 3 days getting to know the car.
03-10-2014, 09:38 AM
#30
Pro
Thread Starter
How about renting a u-haul or covered car trailer and doing a round trip? Get a friend to go with you. THat way, when the weather's ok, you can drive the vette and they drive the truck pulling the trailer and if the weather gets bad, just put the car on the trailer and continue on your way.
.. would miss them too much (yeah too mushy for a Corvette forum LOL )ICE,
Congratulations on the ZR1 purchase. It looks fantastic!
I've sent you a PM about my shipping research that should have my car arrive tomorrow, Monday.
I investigated renting a truck and enclosed trailer to trailer myself. It was significantly more expensive than having a reputable company ship in their enclosed transport.
The big transport companies will coordinate pick-up and delivery of multiple cars for their run so it takes time. My shipping inquiry to delivery of the car will be 3 weeks. The company did share the approx. delivery time as 2-3 weeks.
There's another consideration against shipping your new ZR1, and that is possible damage to the lower carbon fibre panels. GM delivers these cars with lower panels uninstalled. They are installed at the dealer.
So, maybe the suggestion to drive south to nicer weather and east might work better than driving east through Canada.
Congratulations on the ZR1 purchase. It looks fantastic!
I've sent you a PM about my shipping research that should have my car arrive tomorrow, Monday.
I investigated renting a truck and enclosed trailer to trailer myself. It was significantly more expensive than having a reputable company ship in their enclosed transport.
The big transport companies will coordinate pick-up and delivery of multiple cars for their run so it takes time. My shipping inquiry to delivery of the car will be 3 weeks. The company did share the approx. delivery time as 2-3 weeks.
There's another consideration against shipping your new ZR1, and that is possible damage to the lower carbon fibre panels. GM delivers these cars with lower panels uninstalled. They are installed at the dealer.
So, maybe the suggestion to drive south to nicer weather and east might work better than driving east through Canada.
just thought another couple weeks, snow will be almost gone, may be little cold but who cares car heater take care of that, its a golden opportunity and to better understand your car too, and ofcourse a drive memorable for a while.
Just fly out and drive back....done. We hit winter hard here than those west guys....drive easy enjoy scenery couple stops for 4-6 hrs each and drive mostly in day time....i think you will enjoy this way rather than swiping CC for transportation and keep your fingers crossed.
congrats on that beautiful yet beast ZR1 and GL in getting here.
Just fly out and drive back....done. We hit winter hard here than those west guys....drive easy enjoy scenery couple stops for 4-6 hrs each and drive mostly in day time....i think you will enjoy this way rather than swiping CC for transportation and keep your fingers crossed.
congrats on that beautiful yet beast ZR1 and GL in getting here.
If you are going to drive the car back and not plate it you will have to stay in Canada with your trip permit.
I would recommend the northern route (hwy 11), it's longer but will take less time. I did it in 3 days but I would budget for 5 days in case you hit some weather. I hit some cold weather in Manitoba but just took it easy until the roads warmed up.
Very relaxing 3 days getting to know the car.
I would recommend the northern route (hwy 11), it's longer but will take less time. I did it in 3 days but I would budget for 5 days in case you hit some weather. I hit some cold weather in Manitoba but just took it easy until the roads warmed up.
Very relaxing 3 days getting to know the car.
... Thanks for the extra advice 
03-10-2014, 10:46 AM
#33
Burning Brakes
Thanks!! I really am leaning towards this, I have a home show coming up which will keep me busy for 10 days straight, then a week or two from there and fly out. Just need to figure out how to get front he airport to Grande Prairie which i'm told is a 3 hour drive. minor problem in the picture of things.
You can fly into Grande Prairie, check out WestJet. Edmonton to GP is a 5 hour drive.
You can fly into Grande Prairie, check out WestJet. Edmonton to GP is a 5 hour drive.
03-10-2014, 01:46 PM
#34
Le Mans Master
Also renting a truck to make the drive out. Some rental places wont allow a trailer to be towed. Some rental outlets trucks dont even have hitches on them. I know, I tried to rent a truck to haul some sled west one time. All ready to go, had the truck loaded with all my crap, went to a buddies place to grab the sled --NO HITCH! A-holes
dodosmike
03-10-2014, 03:20 PM
#35
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks!! I really am leaning towards this, I have a home show coming up which will keep me busy for 10 days straight, then a week or two from there and fly out. Just need to figure out how to get front he airport to Grande Prairie which i'm told is a 3 hour drive. minor problem in the picture of things.
You can fly into Grande Prairie, check out WestJet. Edmonton to GP is a 5 hour drive.
You can fly into Grande Prairie, check out WestJet. Edmonton to GP is a 5 hour drive.
03-11-2014, 03:34 AM
#36
Drifting
Lots of mud gravel gets dragged onto the highways in the spring. You could get some protection done on the car in Grande Prairie before you get here.
03-12-2014, 09:15 AM
#39
Drifting
They tinted the rear glass on my '65 and did a nice job. Probably a good idea to phone ahead and book an appointment when know your travel plans. Or maybe you can get it done before you get here.