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| partwerks |
 Jan 12 2012, 09:44 PM
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What company might be the best for shipping a trans axle, as far as price goes?
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| bigkensteele |
Jan 12 2012, 10:33 PM
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As much as I hate to say it because I used to work for the parent company, and I think that Satan may be a major shareholder, but Greyhound has pretty good rates. Pack it REALLY well.
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| partwerks |
Jan 12 2012, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Satan's not driving the bus is he? Otherwise I may have to get some fire insurance for the trans.........just in case!!
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| bigkensteele |
Jan 12 2012, 11:05 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(partwerks @ Jan 12 2012, 08:54 PM)  Satan's not driving the bus is he? Otherwise I may have to get some fire insurance for the trans.........just in case!! No, Satan only devised the corporate culture. And he was in a bad mood when he did it. It was by far, the worst job I ever had. As long as you pack it pretty well, you should be fine with GH. |
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| partwerks |
Jan 12 2012, 11:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
I don't know what the trans weighs, but in the information, the weight limit is 100lbs.
Anybody know what the trans weighs? Also, I wonder if it would fit for shipment in a rubber maid container? http://www.shipgreyhound.com/faq/#customerservice_1 |
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| wingnut86 |
Jan 13 2012, 06:33 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
They will take it for around $85 shipped.
Grab a few 2X4 or 4X4 studs and bolt the case shaft down using the wood as stand offs. Make sure you then tie the 2 boards together with 2 additional boards to close all 4 sides. Use carriage bolts and pre-drill the holes on the bottom of the supporting boards to eliminate the teeter-totter effect. While you are at Home Depot for wood and bolts, buy a roll of that industrial plastic wrap that has a long cardboard handle and some packing tape - wrap the hell out of the case, cocooning everything inside the wrap. Obviously, drain the oil well and pack all holes with paper shop towels. Remove the shift console, brake light switch and speedo drive - pack and wrap and place them under the bell housing if room, if not, wrap in cardboard and tape to area behind starter hole. The unit will slide right into the belly standing up, but keep in mind that the GH shippers will use the most obvious handles for picking the package up - so make sure the cone and ears are supported/protected for this occasion... Good luck. |
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| jimkelly |
Jan 13 2012, 06:52 AM
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if it is a side shift - you may want to remove the console as they break easily.
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| Series9 |
Jan 13 2012, 06:56 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I recommend http://blueskymotorsports.com/
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| mepstein |
Jan 13 2012, 07:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(partwerks @ Jan 13 2012, 12:06 AM) I don't know what the trans weighs, but in the information, the weight limit is 100lbs. Anybody know what the trans weighs? Also, I wonder if it would fit for shipment in a rubber maid container? http://www.shipgreyhound.com/faq/#customerservice_1 ~75lbs |
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| mepstein |
Jan 13 2012, 07:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(partwerks @ Jan 13 2012, 12:06 AM) I don't know what the trans weighs, but in the information, the weight limit is 100lbs. Anybody know what the trans weighs? Also, I wonder if it would fit for shipment in a rubber maid container? http://www.shipgreyhound.com/faq/#customerservice_1 ~75lbs |
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| Richard Casto |
Jan 13 2012, 08:30 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jan 13 2012, 07:56 AM) Thanks! I have instructions on my website on how to pack and ship via greyhound. They are inexpensive and can be quick. When you drop off, see if they can find a route from point A to B that requires as few of bus changes as possible. That reduces the amount of loading/unloading and potential for damage. Pack the transmission in a way that assumes someone will tip it over by accident. A 914 transmission, dry, but prepared for shipping (on a small wooden pallet) is right at about 95-100 lbs. Richard |
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| SUNAB914 |
Jan 13 2012, 12:54 PM
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 13 2012, 05:21 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Greyhound SUX! I had to use them when I lived in Harrisburg, but you can ship via FedEx ground (like I told you in the PM) for $90 coast to coast). Easier, it goes to your door so you dont have to deal with the Greyhound terminal monkeys. Plus, there are many more FedEx terminals around than Greyhound ones.
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| Richard Casto |
Jan 13 2012, 07:40 PM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 13 2012, 06:21 PM) Greyhound SUX! I had to use them when I lived in Harrisburg, but you can ship via FedEx ground (like I told you in the PM) for $90 coast to coast). Easier, it goes to your door so you dont have to deal with the Greyhound terminal monkeys. Plus, there are many more FedEx terminals around than Greyhound ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) To each his own, and most likely it comes down to what your local places are like. My local Greyhound is great, they work with me regarding routing and have not had any problem. After using my local FedEx a few time they have refused to ship transmissions via regular "Ground" service unless they are completely crated up and then they want me to us their freight service which is more expensive. I however don't think you can use any single shipper for every situation. The downside to Greyhound is that they are not a full service shipping business so you loose some things like online tracking. Richard |
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 13 2012, 09:34 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Well, since I exclusively switched to FedEx ground, and came up with using rubbermade containers with the tops zipped on, the shipping issue has been moot and door to door a reality. Every Greyhound terminal I had to deal with (in several states) had the most lackadaisical individuals working there that wouldnt even pee on you to put you out if you were on fire. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I did away with exotic shipping contraptions a few years ago now. Much easier on everyone involved. This happened after Greyhound LOST a transmission for a month. No idea how that happened when you can track it from depot to depot and no one wants it at their depot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I had to call the depots myself and track as Greyhound was no help at all. |
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| wingnut86 |
Jan 14 2012, 01:25 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
OK, OK, neither of you guys are nice to look at but you are still family.
get back in your dungeons and eat your gruel, or there'll be no more pudding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Besides, our options are limited to buying new from Germany or the world's headquarters in Hotlanta (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) |
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| SUNAB914 |
Jan 14 2012, 07:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
How did I get an email on my yahoo about this issue? Geez i thought i was the one that caused problems around here. I was just agreeing that I have used greyhound and it worked.
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| Richard Casto |
Jan 14 2012, 07:46 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Jan 14 2012, 02:25 AM) OK, OK, neither of you guys are nice to look at but you are still family. get back in your dungeons and eat your gruel, or there'll be no more pudding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Besides, our options are limited to buying new from Germany or the world's headquarters in Hotlanta (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) No drama on my end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If the Rubbermaid works via FedEx, I will look into it. Richard |
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 14 2012, 08:26 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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No drama on my end either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I hate greyhound, not Richard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I was hoping to keep my shipping strategy a secret so Richard would not pickup on it (friendly competition), but I cant let people go to Greyhound and experience the same crap that I had. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
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| partwerks |
Jan 14 2012, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
The guy that would take the trans out used to work for the chevy dealer a few blocks away from his shop and he says that he can still take stuff over there and they will ship it for him. I think he said they use UPS? It would be more convenient for me, since I am 50 miles away, as he is in my home town, but his labor rate is $40.00 and hour, as opposed to $80.00 and hour from the previous mechanic I had.
He said Fed Ex don't pick up at his shop, and would have to take it to the terminal or I would. If I have to use fed ex I will. |
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