Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 03-03-2006, 11:22 PM

I have a line on a motor in Taylor MI but owner knows nothing of shipping something like this. Can anyone offer any suggestions on having a motor picked up and shipped?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!

da-burb · 03-04-2006, 12:03 AM

Since the owner isn't shipping smart you will need to do it this way. Contact a trucking company or shipping broker to arrange for it to be picked up. He should strap the engine to a pallet to make it transportable. Unless he has a truck loading dock at home you will need to have a dock truck with a lift gate go out to pick it up. They will take it back to the terminal and transfer to a larger truck for delivery to you. You can save some money if he can drop the engine and pallet off at the local freight terminal and then you pick up at the freight terminal nearest you. Otherwise you will once again pay for a dock truck with a lift gate to drop everything off at your place.

I had an engine shipped from one of the Carolina's to Minnesota(dock to liftgate delivery for $135) The guy I purchased the 86 Vette TPI and 700R had a great shipping discount. This was at least 5 years ago by the way.

In the freight business it's really who you know in order to get the great rate discounts. He was getting 70% off(unheard of rate!). I get 55-65% off any rates via work and can even get 1 skid shipped for $52 in the 8 state Mid West area. It pays to know a shipping manager in a business with a lot of trucking.......

jc · 03-04-2006, 12:18 AM

scott, if i may i have what you need let me know , im not atached to the 2 250 motors i got on stands
the one from the blue 67 at least ran and we can rob some parts from the green 67 if need be.
but get the impression your looking for a turn key and go,

**special-K** · 03-04-2006, 09:32 AM

I bought a complete 6.5TD from Michigan and the shipping was $195.I have no idea who the company was or if companies get special rates.But,you could go to www.peninsulardiesel.com and pick their brain if you want.

*FormerMember* · 03-04-2006, 10:35 AM

If he's willing to travel, you can also use Amtrak Heavy Express.

Skruffy · 03-04-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottH

I have a line on a motor in Taylor MI but owner knows nothing of shipping something like this. Can anyone offer any suggestions on having a motor picked up and shipped?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!

You might want to take a look at www.uship.com

**ScottH** · 03-04-2006, 03:07 PM

Thanks to all.

03-03-2006, 11:22 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? I have a line on a motor in Taylor MI but owner knows nothing of shipping something like this. Can anyone offer any suggestions on having a motor picked up and shipped? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

03-04-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? Since the owner isn't shipping smart you will need to do it this way. Contact a trucking company or shipping broker to arrange for it to be picked up. He should strap the engine to a pallet to make it transportable. Unless he has a truck loading dock at home you will need to have a dock truck with a lift gate go out to pick it up. They will take it back to the terminal and transfer to a larger truck for delivery to you. You can save some money if he can drop the engine and pallet off at the local freight terminal and then you pick up at the freight terminal nearest you. Otherwise you will once again pay for a dock truck with a lift gate to drop everything off at your place. I had an engine shipped from one of the Carolina's to Minnesota(dock to liftgate delivery for $135) The guy I purchased the 86 Vette TPI and 700R had a great shipping discount. This was at least 5 years ago by the way. In the freight business it's really who you know in order to get the great rate discounts. He was getting 70% off(unheard of rate!). I get 55-65% off any rates via work and can even get 1 skid shipped for $52 in the 8 state Mid West area. It pays to know a shipping manager in a business with a lot of trucking....... __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-04-2006, 12:18 AM	#3
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? scott, if i may i have what you need let me know , im not atached to the 2 250 motors i got on stands the one from the blue 67 at least ran and we can rob some parts from the green 67 if need be. but get the impression your looking for a turn key and go, __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

03-04-2006, 09:32 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? I bought a complete 6.5TD from Michigan and the shipping was $195.I have no idea who the company was or if companies get special rates.But,you could go to www.peninsulardiesel.com and pick their brain if you want. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-04-2006, 10:35 AM	#5
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? If he's willing to travel, you can also use Amtrak Heavy Express.

03-04-2006, 03:07 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Any ideas on shipping a motor from MI to NJ? Thanks to all.

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