 OT: How to Ship Glass, Windshield, Rear 911 Glass |
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| Britain Smith |
 Mar 6 2005, 10:39 PM
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Nano Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364  |
What is the best method to ship a peice of glass like a 914 front windshield or a 911 rear window?
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| nickg |
Mar 6 2005, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 30-August 04 From: franklin, nj Member No.: 2,652 |
get a 4"x4" box, a hammer and some glue. 1 take a picture of the window 2 use hammer (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) 3 broom up window and carefully place in box 4 insert glue in box being careful to bag the glue up in case it leaks in transit 5 put the picture in the box as directions 6 tape and ship insuring for fair price 7 upon arrival, have recipient file a damage claim wioth ups 8 they pay claim 9 person buys a new window by them at a glass shop simple right? there you go (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) |
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| boxstr |
Mar 6 2005, 10:48 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I shipped one to Chicago. I went to A glass shop and they had a wood crate that a windshield had just come in and they gave it to me and I just adapted it to fit the windshield and put the crate back together. And shipped it truck freight. Expensive.
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| hwgunner |
Mar 6 2005, 11:00 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
Had the same problem and asked FedEx what to do. the lady said that They wont cover it if it brakes and will say you did not pack it right. This is there standard answer for Auto Glass. Also said that she used to work in Mich. and Ford shipped a bunch of glass through them. Ford always sent 2 windows in seperate packages hoping that one would get there in one piece. My advice, DON"T DO IT!!!!!!!
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| neo914-6 |
Mar 7 2005, 12:33 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Wood is more secure but I've seen some well packed in cardboard from glass suppliers. You know they can't afford to ship everything in wood. They also ship glass that is still in mass production... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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| MattR |
Mar 7 2005, 12:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Wrap it in brown paper, write "FRAGILE" on the front, and get insurance on the package. LOL
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 7 2005, 12:40 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
get a box..... wrap the window in a plastic bag...fill bag with packing peanuts..... surround the window witha few layers of foam..... then fill the remainder of the box with liquid foam...expands... done!
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| Type 4 |
Mar 7 2005, 12:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 412 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Costa Mesa Calif. Member No.: 2,866 |
I bought two windsheilds from germany for my BWW 700 cs. They were shipped to me in BMW Factory Cardboard Windsheild Boxes. They arrived unbroken.
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