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    1. #1
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      Freight shipping

      i am trying to find a freight company to ship a engine /transmission combo that I purchased from a forum member. any help would be mutch appreciated. Shipping from 61604 to 70070 if this helps.

      Thanks,

      Dallas



    2. #2
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      If you can have them take it to the airport, Forwardair is the best deal going, airport to airport.

      Otherwise, shop around, rates will vary tremendously.

    3. #3
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      This is just an fyi for anyone who needs to have large items like fenders bumpers etc shipped, Grey hound bus lines is a great option and much cheaper than most freight companies. An engine and trans might be a bit big not sure It would not hurt to ask.
      This is Larry Callahan adding to Rocky's profile.

      I'm sorry to say that we have lost Rocky.

      RIP....

    4. #4
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      I used South Eastern Freight Lines and have always had good luck.
      Michael Barnes
      71 Chevelle - LS1/T56 swap - On the Street!!

    5. #5
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      I just used fed ex fright to ship my gto seats front and reat for $63.00 200 lbs

      San Jose to LA bought from Qnitro
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    6. #6
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      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
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    7. #7
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      Whatever you do make sure it is lagged down well to a skid or pallet. Also I am not sure what Forward Air's protocols are but I know when I was in airfreight they would not accept anything with any kind of residual fluids for obvious reasons. Now they are air frieght only but the threat of fire or worse is still there so I am betting they throw it on a truck. I just saw one the other day.
      1996 Federal Cadillac hearse
      1988 Eureka Chevy hearse

    8. #8
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      Jun 2005
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      UPS Freight is always worth a shot.

    9. #9
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      Ive used old dominion before. They were priced pretty good and fast. I had my trans shipped from nc to chicago and it only took three days. Worth a shot. Just make sure it held down on the pallet good,forklift drivers dont care about other peoples stuff getting damaged.
      Jeff

    10. #10
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      I've always had great service from UPS Freight. Their tracking number system is the best there is. It's cool to go on line and see where your package is. I've had vending machines, hoods, wheels, tires,etc., shipped with no problems. Good luck.
      Frank

    11. #11
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      engineshipping.com gave me a pretty decent quote recently, but i lost the ebay auction so i never used them and can't speak for the quality of service.

    12. #12
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      Foward Air worked great and great to deal with!
      Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL



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    13. #13
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      Thanks for all the info. Will be making some calls today.

      Dallas

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      PM me if you need assistance. Its what I do for a living

    15. #15
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      1971 Camaro, 383 stroker ~500HP,M21 Trans with lightened flywheel. All Sorts of Auto-x Goodness in the Suspension. 12" Brakes ->SOLD

      But ask me about my 2004 STi Auto-x car...

      Just call me Brett

    16. #16
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      www.freightquote.com - You can get quotes from multiple freight companys.

      www.uship.com - You post what you are shipping and where you are shipping it to in the country. Then different freight/moving/truckers bid for your business.
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    17. #17
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      Using southeastern freight, called around and they have a good price and shipping time line seams reasonable. $505 lift gate at both ends, and insured to 6500.00. Three days from time of pick up, and COD.

      Thanks for all the help,

      Dallas

    18. #18
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      Quote Originally Posted by dhutton View Post
      Seconding.

    19. #19
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      Quote Originally Posted by SLAMDIMPALA View Post
      Ive used old dominion before. They were priced pretty good and fast. I had my trans shipped from nc to chicago and it only took three days. Worth a shot. Just make sure it held down on the pallet good,forklift drivers dont care about other peoples stuff getting damaged.
      I've used Old Dominion too, no problems, they've been around a long time. Call around for quotes as prices can vary quite a bit. Be sure to work out the details regarding lift gate, pallet jack, etc, to avoid an engine sitting on a truck with no way to get it to the ground. If it's being delivered to a residence, verify they will indeed deliver in a residential neighborhood - some will not.

    20. #20
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      we usually end up using Yellow for all the subframes we send and they seem to be reasonale, we just has a motor/ trans (in a huge crate 6x4x4 shipped from Georga to Washington and it was 500
      Blake Foster
      www.speedtechperformance.com
      435-628-4300
      St. George Utah.
      it's always sunny here.

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