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86SILVERADO · 10-17-2003, 05:29 PM

I was wondering how much an original GM door would weigh crated up. Also who would be the best to ship with. Even general info would be great. I know the weight of the crate would vary somewhat. Is it best to crate them both together and ship truck freight or can you do them separate and use UPS or greyhound. Any Info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Norris

bigblock73 · 10-17-2003, 09:35 PM

I shipped two doors once using ABF freight...cost $250 using my own crate...it would have cost much more had ABF crate them up. You might be able to ship them individually using Greyhound for cheaper.

Also, if you use a shipping company, make sure the seller delivers them to the company and make sure you pick them up from the terminal...MUCH cheaper than having them picked up and delivered to your door.

-Jeff

**old Rusty C10** · 10-17-2003, 11:01 PM

tommy shipped me stuff on greyhound and it came through late and damaged youre better off driving them yourself where are they goin anyway?

86SILVERADO · 10-20-2003, 07:17 PM

Thanks guys,

littlebubba · 10-21-2003, 12:47 AM

Have you checked with FED EX Ground. I was just there the other day and a fella sent some pickup doors to Florida using them. Wrapped in sturdy cardboard, 1 door in each box. Use some 1/2" thin sheets of syrofoam for padding, light wieght and seems to get the job done for protection. I just sent a tailgate out that way.

10-17-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	who all has shipped doors I was wondering how much an original GM door would weigh crated up. Also who would be the best to ship with. Even general info would be great. I know the weight of the crate would vary somewhat. Is it best to crate them both together and ship truck freight or can you do them separate and use UPS or greyhound. Any Info would be appreciated. Thanks, Norris

10-17-2003, 11:01 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	tommy shipped me stuff on greyhound and it came through late and damaged youre better off driving them yourself where are they goin anyway? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-20-2003, 07:17 PM	#4
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Thanks guys, __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

10-21-2003, 12:47 AM	#5
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 323	Check FED EX Have you checked with FED EX Ground. I was just there the other day and a fella sent some pickup doors to Florida using them. Wrapped in sturdy cardboard, 1 door in each box. Use some 1/2" thin sheets of syrofoam for padding, light wieght and seems to get the job done for protection. I just sent a tailgate out that way.

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10-17-2003, 09:35 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I shipped two doors once using ABF freight...cost $250 using my own crate...it would have cost much more had ABF crate them up. You might be able to ship them individually using Greyhound for cheaper. Also, if you use a shipping company, make sure the seller delivers them to the company and make sure you pick them up from the terminal...MUCH cheaper than having them picked up and delivered to your door. -Jeff



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