how would you ship something 40x48x8 33 lbs ? Options

[flat4guy]

I shipped a roll bar and it was cheap through Greyhound.

[jdunn]

You can try Fastenal 3PL (3rd party logistics). They ship from one Fastenal store to another on a space available basis. They also require items to be crated, but will ship uncrated without insurance (so you are taking a risk if uncrated). Very reasonable on large items, not as sure about smaller items? I've shipped several times, always happy with service, and especially price!

BTW, I shipped a rare Lotus Esprit cast iron turbo exhaust manifold from MS to FL via UPS, packed by their facility, and fully insured for $800 (somewhat less than mkt value at the time). It arrived in Jacksonville totally destroyed, as though a road grater ran over it. I fought UPS for over a year, and they have never honored the claim. If possible, I will never deal with these UPS jerks again.

Good luck!
Jack

Note: The Esprit exhaust manifold was insured for an $800 value. The actual shipping cost from MS to FL was about $80 iirc. Sorry I wasn't clear about this in my post.

Also, I think Fastenal is an attractive option for your roll bar. "Crating" just means build a wood box around the item. It is easiest to strap the roll bar to a pallet and build a wood box around it. You will be surprised how cheap it is to ship via Fastenal.

[My 914]

Thanks for that suggestion. I didn't realize they did shipping as well.

[Al Meredith]

I have used "www.engineshipping.com" 800-998-2100 . to ship 914 engines and heavy stuff all over the country. They make it VERY easy. They email you the preprinted paperwork and you take it to Fed EX . You pay them PayPal or Credit card
Try them I've been very satisfied with their service. AL

[mepstein]

You can try Fastenal 3PL (3rd party logistics). They ship from one Fastenal store to another on a space available basis. They also require items to be crated, but will ship uncrated without insurance (so you are taking a risk if uncrated). Very reasonable on large items, not as sure about smaller items? I've shipped several times, always happy with service, and especially price!

BTW, I shipped a rare Lotus Esprit cast iron turbo exhaust manifold from MS to FL via UPS, packed by their facility, and fully insured for $800 (somewhat less than mkt value at the time). It arrived in Jacksonville totally destroyed, as though a road grater ran over it. I fought UPS for over a year, and they have never honored the claim. If possible, I will never deal with these UPS jerks again.

Good luck!
Jack

Note: The Esprit exhaust manifold was insured for an $800 value. The actual shipping cost from MS to FL was about $80 iirc. Sorry I wasn't clear about this in my post.

Also, I think Fastenal is an attractive option for your roll bar. "Crating" just means build a wood box around the item. It is easiest to strap the roll bar to a pallet and build a wood box around it. You will be surprised how cheap it is to ship via Fastenal.

Good to know. There's one in the industrial park where I work. Unfortunately, they rarely have what I need and there employees are pretty clueless.