Looks like YellowDemon is going to get my engine and trans...can you guys give me some advice on shipping? Who to use, how to secure it to a pallet, etc.? I know it sounds like a simple question but I've never done it and I don't want to screw anything up...
Yeah, use an oversized pallet and then brace it with 2x4s. Just remember--the more bracing you do, the heavier it is and the more money it will cost to ship it. Once you get it secured on the pallet, build a lightweight wood cage for it and wrap some chciken wire mesh around the outside of the cage...
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Use 2x4s to support it then use ratchet straps to tie it down, then seran wrap it. A cage isnt needed as it will be picked up with a fork lift and nothing stacked on top of it. Ive shipped 2 trans like that and 2 motors with no problems. Just make sure you reinforce it under the heavier points so the pallet doesnt crack.
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Here's how I do mine and it's through Watkins Trucking. Make sure and screw the motor mounts down to 4X4's with lag bolts and flat washers. $150 delivered to a shop with forklift and $300 to residential without. The price might have gone up a little by now.
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
where is he at...i can deliver it for a fee
seriously i will though
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moze I pmed you my address for the motor and trans..
ok I didnt but seriously. send it to my house.
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shipping the motor an trans will be around 650 to 800. try ABF frieght or R & L carriers. they are the cheapest. only way to ship them is on a pallet, drain all fluids and you have to wrap it in card board. It is cheaper if you have it dropped off at a business and some places charge a fee for lift gates. if its not wrapped with cardboard then they wont take it.
I just found out that Watkins is now Fed Ex so forget the old price I posted unless you have a shipping account with them.
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
im sure shipping prices are going to take another hike if gas prices continue to stay so high.
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