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| jasons |
 May 18 2010, 10:19 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire  Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None  |
I have a 6 longblock I want to sell. How should I expect to ship it?
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| campbellcj |
May 18 2010, 10:31 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,623 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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Build a wooden crate based on a pallet, and strap the engine down WELL inside.
I'm not up on the best freight carriers these days, but there are a number of choices around. Forward Air is one that I used many years ago with good results. |
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| jasons |
May 18 2010, 10:53 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Strapping it down is one of the things I'm curious about. At my old work we had those bands you could tighten down and then lock with steel tabs. Unfortunately, thats my old work. I was thinking of just using some ratchet straps from harbor freight or something.
So you think the whole thing should be crated? |
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| detoxcowboy |
May 18 2010, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
second on foward air.. i had a tranny/engine/tin and various other components shipped from Illinios to So. California..$500
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| detoxcowboy |
May 18 2010, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ May 18 2010, 10:10 PM)  second on foward air.. i had a tranny/engine/tin and various other components shipped from Illinios to So. California..$500 It all was in boxes except for the tranny and exhaust whihc were placed inbetween the boxes and everything was heavily plastic wrapped to a palate/.. |
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| sgetsiv |
May 18 2010, 11:32 PM
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Former 914 Owner :( Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 20-June 08 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 9,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| ellisor3 |
May 19 2010, 06:04 AM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States  |
QUOTE(jasons @ May 19 2010, 12:53 AM) I was thinking of just using some ratchet straps from harbor freight or something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I just shipped one two months ago, and that is exactly what I used. $4.00. |
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| puff adder |
May 19 2010, 06:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 9-December 08 From: northern california Member No.: 9,827 Region Association: None |
I've used Forward Air, good prices and fast shipping.
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 19 2010, 06:38 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,813 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Build a full covered crate on a pallet. I'd even put presswood or plywood on the bottom of it, don't just rely on the top of the pallet, unless it's a big heavy oak pallet with heavy slats.
You might be able to scrounge some plastic banding with the metal clips (that work like a pair of D rings) that doesn't require a special tool. You can also try freightquote.com |
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| computers4kids |
May 19 2010, 07:30 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Cost about $10 to build a crate on a hard wood pallet. HF straps would work.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-4253-1175660613.jpg) |
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| realred914 |
May 19 2010, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jasons @ May 18 2010, 09:19 PM) I have a 6 longblock I want to sell. How should I expect to ship it? engines dont float, cant make a ship out of one. try something made of wood. |
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