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Shipping T/C advice
I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for
it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic container of some kind be able to do the job? |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging!
What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. KH "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging!
What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. KH "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging!
What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. KH "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Nope, I'm actually giving the guy a screaming deal. It might be cheaper to
throw it away! I'm sure I burned through about $20 worth of spare lumber building the first crate :-( Not to mention spent my lunch hour out at FedEx today. "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Nope, I'm actually giving the guy a screaming deal. It might be cheaper to
throw it away! I'm sure I burned through about $20 worth of spare lumber building the first crate :-( Not to mention spent my lunch hour out at FedEx today. "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Nope, I'm actually giving the guy a screaming deal. It might be cheaper to
throw it away! I'm sure I burned through about $20 worth of spare lumber building the first crate :-( Not to mention spent my lunch hour out at FedEx today. "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS?
Kevin Sperle wrote: > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS?
Kevin Sperle wrote: > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS?
Kevin Sperle wrote: > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it
out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. Chris "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it
out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. Chris "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it
out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. Chris "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > KH > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
UPS also lists a 150lb weight restriction on their website.
"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message news:BYBnb.115$Dj1.10@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. . > Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS? > > Kevin Sperle wrote: > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > -- > __________________________________________________ _________ > tw > 03 TJ Rubicon > 01 XJ Sport > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." > -- Dave Barry > > Pronunciation: 'jEp > Function: noun > Date: 1940 > > Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in > World War II. > > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) > __________________________________________________ _________ > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
UPS also lists a 150lb weight restriction on their website.
"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message news:BYBnb.115$Dj1.10@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. . > Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS? > > Kevin Sperle wrote: > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > -- > __________________________________________________ _________ > tw > 03 TJ Rubicon > 01 XJ Sport > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." > -- Dave Barry > > Pronunciation: 'jEp > Function: noun > Date: 1940 > > Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in > World War II. > > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) > __________________________________________________ _________ > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
UPS also lists a 150lb weight restriction on their website.
"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message news:BYBnb.115$Dj1.10@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. . > Sorry to mention the obvious, but what about UPS? > > Kevin Sperle wrote: > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > -- > __________________________________________________ _________ > tw > 03 TJ Rubicon > 01 XJ Sport > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." > -- Dave Barry > > Pronunciation: 'jEp > Function: noun > Date: 1940 > > Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in > World War II. > > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) > __________________________________________________ _________ > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping
the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping
the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping
the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I got 120lb of skid plates flown over from PA to here for 118 bucks in 7
days - not bad at all !! That was BAX Global. Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... : If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it : out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. : You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. : I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight : was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to : deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. : : Chris : : "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message : news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... : > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! : > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. : > KH : > : > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message : > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... : > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate : > for : > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs : 63 : > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's : > ground : > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? : > > : > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches : > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any : > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could : hold : > a : > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? : > > : > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had : > around : > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic : > > container of some kind be able to do the job? : > > : > > : > : > : : |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I got 120lb of skid plates flown over from PA to here for 118 bucks in 7
days - not bad at all !! That was BAX Global. Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... : If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it : out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. : You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. : I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight : was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to : deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. : : Chris : : "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message : news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... : > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! : > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. : > KH : > : > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message : > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... : > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate : > for : > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs : 63 : > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's : > ground : > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? : > > : > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches : > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any : > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could : hold : > a : > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? : > > : > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had : > around : > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic : > > container of some kind be able to do the job? : > > : > > : > : > : : |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
I got 120lb of skid plates flown over from PA to here for 118 bucks in 7
days - not bad at all !! That was BAX Global. Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... : If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it : out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. : You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. : I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight : was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to : deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. : : Chris : : "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message : news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... : > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! : > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. : > KH : > : > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message : > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... : > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate : > for : > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs : 63 : > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's : > ground : > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? : > > : > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches : > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any : > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could : hold : > a : > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? : > > : > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had : > around : > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic : > > container of some kind be able to do the job? : > > : > > : > : > : : |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
That's why I suggested the trucking firms. They don't require any special
palleting or crating, unless the item can't be unloaded without a forklift. I would check into it, you may be surprised at the cost. Chris "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:w1Dnb.1064$PV2.87015@news.uswest.net... > He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping > the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message > news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like > that. > > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already > crated. > > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > > > Chris > > > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of > packaging! > > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > > KH > > > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a > crate > > > for > > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > > 63 > > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > > ground > > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 > inches > > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there > any > > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > > hold > > > a > > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > > around > > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
That's why I suggested the trucking firms. They don't require any special
palleting or crating, unless the item can't be unloaded without a forklift. I would check into it, you may be surprised at the cost. Chris "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:w1Dnb.1064$PV2.87015@news.uswest.net... > He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping > the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message > news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like > that. > > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already > crated. > > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > > > Chris > > > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of > packaging! > > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > > KH > > > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a > crate > > > for > > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > > 63 > > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > > ground > > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 > inches > > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there > any > > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > > hold > > > a > > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > > around > > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
That's why I suggested the trucking firms. They don't require any special
palleting or crating, unless the item can't be unloaded without a forklift. I would check into it, you may be surprised at the cost. Chris "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:w1Dnb.1064$PV2.87015@news.uswest.net... > He is paying shipping, but if I have to spend 18 hours crating and shipping > the thing... I'll just donate it to someone locally! > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message > news:AOCnb.77998$%C5.36703@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like > that. > > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already > crated. > > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > > > Chris > > > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of > packaging! > > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > > KH > > > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a > crate > > > for > > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > > 63 > > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > > ground > > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 > inches > > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there > any > > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > > hold > > > a > > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > > around > > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Tupperware!
Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on it. Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Tupperware!
Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on it. Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
Tupperware!
Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on it. Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate for > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's ground > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold a > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had around > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Oh yeah....
Oh yeah, if you get the right container it will probably have handles on it
too for the driver to lift it with should he need to. I store over a hundred lbs of dog food in one, and regularly pick it up and move it around the house without it collapsing. "GamePlayer No. 1058" <nospamreader@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:bnmvtv$12tcm7$1@ID-194553.news.uni-berlin.de... > Tupperware! > > Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware > containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with > a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely > with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on > it. > > Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It > shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Oh yeah....
Oh yeah, if you get the right container it will probably have handles on it
too for the driver to lift it with should he need to. I store over a hundred lbs of dog food in one, and regularly pick it up and move it around the house without it collapsing. "GamePlayer No. 1058" <nospamreader@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:bnmvtv$12tcm7$1@ID-194553.news.uni-berlin.de... > Tupperware! > > Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware > containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with > a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely > with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on > it. > > Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It > shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Oh yeah....
Oh yeah, if you get the right container it will probably have handles on it
too for the driver to lift it with should he need to. I store over a hundred lbs of dog food in one, and regularly pick it up and move it around the house without it collapsing. "GamePlayer No. 1058" <nospamreader@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:bnmvtv$12tcm7$1@ID-194553.news.uni-berlin.de... > Tupperware! > > Stop the laughing, seriously crate it up in one of those large tupperware > containers that have the snapclose lids, and throughly pack it in place with > a combination of cardboard, and newspaper, then tape the lid on securely > with 1000 mile an hour black gaffer type tape, and slap a shipping label on > it. > > Of course first check with your shipping company if they will take this. It > shouldnt add more than about 5lbs to the package. > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > for > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs 63 > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > ground > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could hold > a > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > around > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003 |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
The "junque" yard that shipped my AX15 + clutch assy and bell housing
put them in a plastic tub with newpaper to keep the pieces from rattling around and stuck it on a Greyhound bus. That's a whole lot heavier than a tc but it cost something like $80 from OKC to COS (600 miles or so) and got here the next day. The price was a bargain compared to any other shipping method I looked at. Two issues for the sender: you have to drop it off and it has to be drained. One issue for the receiver: he has to pick it up at the nearest bus station. Worth a look On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 23:20:44 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote: > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net> |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
The "junque" yard that shipped my AX15 + clutch assy and bell housing
put them in a plastic tub with newpaper to keep the pieces from rattling around and stuck it on a Greyhound bus. That's a whole lot heavier than a tc but it cost something like $80 from OKC to COS (600 miles or so) and got here the next day. The price was a bargain compared to any other shipping method I looked at. Two issues for the sender: you have to drop it off and it has to be drained. One issue for the receiver: he has to pick it up at the nearest bus station. Worth a look On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 23:20:44 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote: > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net> |
Re: Shipping T/C advice
The "junque" yard that shipped my AX15 + clutch assy and bell housing
put them in a plastic tub with newpaper to keep the pieces from rattling around and stuck it on a Greyhound bus. That's a whole lot heavier than a tc but it cost something like $80 from OKC to COS (600 miles or so) and got here the next day. The price was a bargain compared to any other shipping method I looked at. Two issues for the sender: you have to drop it off and it has to be drained. One issue for the receiver: he has to pick it up at the nearest bus station. Worth a look On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 23:20:44 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote: > If he takes it to a shipping store, he'd be much further ahead to throw it > out in the street. They will bend you over on shipping something like that. > You might want to look into truck freight on it since it is already crated. > I recently shipped a grinding machine from Michigan to Oregon. The weight > was over 250 pounds and total shipping cost was $64. It took 6 days to > deliver which is actually faster than a UPS package will get there. > > Chris > > "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1zBnb.122922$gv5.108399@fed1read05... > > I hope you are selling it for a bunch. Hehe. All those hours of packaging! > > What if you take it to a postal store and have them deal with it. > > KH > > > > "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:ctBnb.1021$Aa6.33506@news.uswest.net... > > > I'm selling a NP229 transfer case that weighs 108 lbs. I built a crate > > for > > > it, and never being one to under-build something..... the crate weighs > 63 > > > lbs, which puts it at a combined 171 which is 20 pounds over FedEx's > > ground > > > limit. What can I use to ship it that weighs less? > > > > > > The crate I made was 20 X 22 X 30. The new one can be at least 2 inches > > > shorter on each side. 18 X 20 X 26 would probably do it. Are there any > > > containers anybody can think of that meet these dimensions and could > hold > > a > > > 108 lb T/C and don't weigh over say 40 pounds ?? > > > > > > I could build a new crate out of 1 x 1's instead of 2X4's (all I had > > around > > > the grage).. But it was kind of a PIA. Would a rubbermaid or plastic > > > container of some kind be able to do the job? > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net> |
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