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10-17-2011, 03:48 PM
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fat old dude
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: fresno, california
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shipping doors
who here has shipped or received doors and how where they packed? sent through what provider ?
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1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations |
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10-18-2011, 12:23 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: shipping doors
You could try Greyhound...
Just shipped a hood from MO to FL through Greyhound.
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-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) |
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10-18-2011, 12:28 AM
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fat old dude
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: shipping doors
im wondering how people packaged them to prevent damage etc
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1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations |
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10-18-2011, 12:40 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: shipping doors
Not sure... I used heavy gauge cardboard and wrapped the heck out of it.
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-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) |
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10-18-2011, 06:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: maine
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Re: shipping doors
Ernesto shipped me a fender, built a wooden crate, worked great, you could do doors the same way.
Posted via Mobile Device
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1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. |
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10-18-2011, 10:34 AM
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454 MAKES IT ROAR
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Essex, U.K
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Re: shipping doors
This is one of my concerns, and my doors when I order them will have to make it over the pond.
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10-20-2011, 07:10 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: shipping doors
I got a pair of doors from Ortegamotors shipped Greyhound. He just wrapped them up good in heavy cardboard with the edges padded up real good. The window area was open,which made handling easier. I think Greyhound tries to handle things pretty carefully,compared to anything that goes onto an airplane or is carried by freight companies. Figure,they are mostly handling luggage with the owners right there. There's not enough room to pile things up a lot and riding low in the belly of an air-ride bus is about as smooth and less shifty as it gets. I've never had a fender,tailgate,Stepside fender,or doors come damaged that was wrapped in cardboard through Greyhound. Can't beat the price.
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10-20-2011, 07:39 AM
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Re: shipping doors
he is in the United kingdom. So I'm guessing he is talking about buying then here in the states and shipping them over the pond.
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1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. |
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10-20-2011, 03:19 PM
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fat old dude
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: shipping doors
im in the usa.
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1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations |
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10-20-2011, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Queen Creek, Arizona
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Re: shipping doors
Go Greyhound .. go to a bodyshop and ask for their old boxes, I had to ship suburban doors and just got boxes from newer suburban doors, amazing how close in size they are..best yet they didn't cost a dime!
Hope that helps
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10-20-2011, 03:37 PM
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Re: shipping doors
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heeroyue not wishing to confuse here or hijack....Like you I would still like to know how well packed they'll be, longer journey or not.
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10-20-2011, 03:41 PM
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fat old dude
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: shipping doors
no problem thats what the threads for! to see how its packaged. i saw the thread were people got incredible boxing for fenders. im wanting to see some for doors as well.
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1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations |
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10-20-2011, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: maine
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Re: shipping doors
Lol sorry wrong person. I was reading the post from eightbanger about the pond.
My bad. Posted via Mobile Device
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1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. |
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10-20-2011, 04:06 PM
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VA72C10
 
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Re: shipping doors
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 As mentioned check out body shops or places that sell appliances for large boxes
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