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It costs a lot of money to build and own a show car or a racer these days, then parade that car and, above all, transport that car around the country. That is why show-car and bike owners have their own trailer or use the services of others.
Point is America is a vast country; and, regardless of the location, the weather is not always accommodating. It’s inconceivable then to drive or openly haul a valuable custom car from Michigan to Ohio, let alone to a show on the west coast. The probability of an accident further puts the value of the show car or bike at considerable risk.
My visit on that last night of the Autorama 2009 at Detroit's Cobo Hall last winter is a case in point. It stirred a lot of emotions in the crowd. It was like witnessing the Woodward Dream Cruise, Gratiot Cruise and the Harper Cruise all inside a single building. After the exit cruise, most of the vehicles were driven immediately into (not onto) trailers waiting outside the building. The line was long and stretched down side streets.
Meet "All-Weathers Transport"
Glenn Weathers is owner and operator of All-Weathers Transport. That's his truck and trailer in the pic. Located in Michigan, Glenn’s philosphy is simple: the idea of trailer transport is to protect the show car from more than just the weather.
He often told me, “You want the cars and bikes in the exact same condition at the end of the trip as when you loaded it.”
While that may seem like an obvious expectation, that is not always what people get from some careless operators. That especially implies the issue of safety has to be predicated on the reliability, dependability and experience of the transporter.
Glenn hauls vehicles, custom and not-so-custom, as an insured service business. You may have read one of his advertisements in Hemmings or Corvette Trader. He is insured, capable and reliable enough for any classic or exotic car. He even hauled an entire display for American Speed Company.
The trailer is 48’ long with a 41’ floor. While the quantity of vehicles is dependent on the size of the vehicles, he is quick to state that he can haul two vehicles plus 2 motorcycles; or a group of 10 motorcycles down to Daytona; or 3 vehicles of the '29-'33 vintage.
When asked about the tie-downs, he told me that he relies solely on all-nylon wraps of the axle to the floor of the trailer. Chocks are also used, especially for motorcycles. He even has the capability to haul extra parts, engines, fenders, etc., unlike many haulers who only place parts inside the vehicles.
Examiner Final Comments
I’ve known Glenn Weathers for many years, beginning with our days at Saturn in the electrical design team. I was one of the mechanical designers in the group, while he focused on the wire-harness layouts throughout the various vehicle models.
Beyond that, this guy surpassed me long ago in the numbers of cars owned. As owner and operator of All-Weathers Transport, I wouldn‘t hesitate one bit to use his services. He may be reached at (248) 496-6573. A slideshow of pics is below so that you may see the kind of vehicles Glenn delivers, and the trust his customers obviously place.
What do I get out of this? A feature article for the public that will attract readers. If I’m lucky, Glenn may buy me a beer (hint-hint) the next time we have lunch. And for the record, it was my idea, not his, to feature his services.
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