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| GaroldShaffer |
 Nov 24 2003, 10:08 AM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,621 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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OK all you parts dealers our there I have a question, I know what's new (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
When it comes to shipping big items what's the best way to do it? In this case it would be a tail shift trans also 5 mahle rims. I have a pallet for the trans, so would you just strap in down, should I make a box cover for it? how do you do it? Thanks! |
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| redshift |
Nov 24 2003, 10:22 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Pallet, use bailing wire, watch the mounts, don't leave any parts hangin off the edge.
Last time I shipped a transaxle, I made a cardboard shroud over the already wired transaxle, then wired that down too. M |
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| GWN7 |
Nov 24 2003, 10:38 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You can wrap it (trans) in saran warp. Before strapping it to a pallet. To protect it from getting anything on it in transit.
Cardboard box for the rims. Put an extra layer of cardboard between them for protection. Shipping by greyhound is fairly cheap. Sent a fiberglass hood from ND to Tenn for $28 |
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| Pnambic |
Nov 24 2003, 12:51 PM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
Used Forward Air to get a transmission once. They did a decent job for a decent price. Though you need to be near a Forward Air "hub" to really take advantage of the cheaper prices. I know there's one here in Indy. I think there's one in Chicago too. Is there one near where you're sending it?
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| seanery |
Nov 24 2003, 02:28 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I used forward air to ship a full front & rear suspension from LA to WI. I got a pallet at Home Depot and used the above mentioned stretch wrap. No problems.
TAKE CASH with you to Forward Air. They don't take check or plastic. |
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| 3d914 |
Nov 24 2003, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I used FedEx Freight for an engine and trans. I made the pallets, plastic wrapped it to pallet, got a cost quote from their nearest office, they picked up. Too easy.
Do use check, as they prefer over too much cash. Enjoy! |
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| Joe Bob |
Nov 24 2003, 03:15 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Lift with your legs....back straight, drink AFTERWARDS....
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| redshift |
Nov 24 2003, 04:44 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
AF may not take credit, but they may want plenty of references now.
Bring much ID and credit, security thingy. M |
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