Shipping companies:

[bulldogchesty]

Has anyone had good luck shipping heavy parts to another state? What company to get a quote? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Try U-ship,post your location with approximate size and weight,and both locations where it will be picked up and delivered to.People will bid on your delivery and you can chose the cheapest price or deny them all if you find it too expensive.Another option can be greyhound,depending on size and weight.I heard they are fairly reasonable.If heavy(meaning engine or transmission,I would contact a local builder and find out who they use to ship.Another person that might be able to answer this question is a call to your local wrecking yard and find out who they use.Good luck!

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Hey Bulldogchesty,since your local to me,what is it your trying to ship?

 

[bulldogchesty]

I am repairing quite a bit of rust on my quarter panel, check my pictures, I thought it might be easier to replace the quarter panel. Clover in Texas has just what I need, but it is very heavy. There in is my quandrey. I guess I will just keep welding in new steel.

 

[bulldogchesty]

Geasemonkeyman. Are you still in PSL?

 

[detmatt]

CLover is with me in Michigan.

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Yeah,been in PSL now for 11 years.I'm east of US-1 near Berkshire

 

[bulldogchesty]

Sorry Matt. I was mistaken. I will be working on my car if you don't have anything better to do tommorrow. I am very close to Sportsmans park off of Prima Vista. The old PSL.

 

[1978 NYB]

I have had great service with these guys. Ask for ground economy rates. I shiped a 8'x4'x4' crate with bumpers in it 575 lbs from El Paso, Tx to Aberdeen, Maryland for $400.

http://www.pilotdelivers.com/

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Shipping always seems to be an issue when your dealing with big old heavy parts.At times the shipping cost can surpass the price of the part you are buying.Sometimes your better off finding a complete parts car,it's cheaper in the long run

 

[bulldogchesty]

Thanks all for you input. I guess I will just keep on welding in panels. It may end up looking like Frankenstein.