How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 03-04-2008, 08:35 AM

My new shipping manager/department prepared this to ship...NO just kidding! This is a stepside fender I bought on the board from 72ironmike. His price included shipping...
Look at that crate! I couldn't believe how well this was packed. I think he built the box. It came Greyhound.
I offered to just take a refund when he told me how expensive the shipping was through FedEx/UPS.
He said he would ship it at that price...and he did!
Now that is just cool...a man of his word!
Thanks, Mike
PS: Oh and the fender is NOS and absolutely perfect!

byrd · 03-04-2008, 08:38 AM

WOW!!! That is First class all the way!!!

jay_shy · 03-04-2008, 08:55 AM

Looks like the fender had a nice warm ride to Washington.

Jason

**jerry moss** · 03-04-2008, 08:59 AM

wow, the carpentry work on that box looks way better than my house. Mike, you don't do side work do ya!!!!!

*Retro68* · 03-04-2008, 09:22 AM

Thats darn cool a free ice chest with every fender purchased.

kingsolver72 · 03-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Mike is the man.He is a great guy.

72armyswbtruck · 03-04-2008, 12:27 PM

Now that is how your suppose to ship NOS Parts

72BlckButy · 03-04-2008, 06:15 PM

griesel72 · 03-04-2008, 10:25 PM

i agree with mike being a great guy, i bought a set of upper trim from him, and he made a special trip 6 or so miles on saturday morning to meet me to give me the trim, all of this for $20.00, that is a stand up guy

**72ironmike** · 03-04-2008, 11:22 PM

I wish I could take credit. My little brother purchased a load of parts to get some doors and sell the rest to reduce his travel costs. We made a kamikaze run to Kentucky. I agonized over the best way to send this fender. Little brother only told me three or four times he'd take care of it but I wouldn't listen. Finally I gave up and turned it over to him. He runs his own construction clean up business and a couple of carpenters owed him some work. That is the result! You'd think I would learn a lesson and listen to little brother more often, but probably not!

HOTFUN · 03-05-2008, 01:41 AM

I bought a complete set of NOS upper and lower trim from him last summer and Mike not only delivered it but it was in a 10' PVC tube with end caps. I hated to even open it up since it is so nicely secure.
Great guy that Mike and his bro.

BobbyK · 03-05-2008, 08:13 AM

I suggest recycling that box.
Make it the "STANDARD" for shipping delicate parts.

Nice work!
Prob $50 in materials in that box.

teeitup · 03-05-2008, 09:26 AM

I've never had anything bad to say about Mike, even fed me beer at the swap meet one night

03-04-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! My new shipping manager/department prepared this to ship...NO just kidding! This is a stepside fender I bought on the board from 72ironmike. His price included shipping... Look at that crate! I couldn't believe how well this was packed. I think he built the box. It came Greyhound. I offered to just take a refund when he told me how expensive the shipping was through FedEx/UPS. He said he would ship it at that price...and he did! Now that is just cool...a man of his word! Thanks, Mike PS: Oh and the fender is NOS and absolutely perfect! Attached Images Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-04-2008 at 08:37 AM. Reason: can't spell

03-04-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! Looks like the fender had a nice warm ride to Washington. Jason

03-04-2008, 08:59 AM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! wow, the carpentry work on that box looks way better than my house. Mike, you don't do side work do ya!!!!! __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-04-2008, 09:22 AM	#5
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! Thats darn cool a free ice chest with every fender purchased.

03-04-2008, 09:35 AM	#6
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,207	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! Mike is the man.He is a great guy. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

03-04-2008, 12:27 PM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! Now that is how your suppose to ship NOS Parts __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-04-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-04-2008, 10:25 PM	#9
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! i agree with mike being a great guy, i bought a set of upper trim from him, and he made a special trip 6 or so miles on saturday morning to meet me to give me the trim, all of this for $20.00, that is a stand up guy __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-04-2008, 11:22 PM	#10
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,054	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! I wish I could take credit. My little brother purchased a load of parts to get some doors and sell the rest to reduce his travel costs. We made a kamikaze run to Kentucky. I agonized over the best way to send this fender. Little brother only told me three or four times he'd take care of it but I wouldn't listen. Finally I gave up and turned it over to him. He runs his own construction clean up business and a couple of carpenters owed him some work. That is the result! You'd think I would learn a lesson and listen to little brother more often, but probably not!

03-05-2008, 01:41 AM	#11
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! I bought a complete set of NOS upper and lower trim from him last summer and Mike not only delivered it but it was in a 10' PVC tube with end caps. I hated to even open it up since it is so nicely secure. Great guy that Mike and his bro. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

03-05-2008, 08:13 AM	#12
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! I suggest recycling that box. Make it the "STANDARD" for shipping delicate parts. Nice work! Prob $50 in materials in that box. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

03-05-2008, 09:26 AM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How to ship a stepside fender---This is almost amazing! I've never had anything bad to say about Mike, even fed me beer at the swap meet one night __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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