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JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-01-2003, 01:04 PM

I want to get a fender shipped from Wichita, Kansas to Western Michigan and Greyhound is making a problem out of shipping the fender for a fellow board member. At this stage, I am looking for options or someone that is coming back from Kansas. If I could get it to Indiana, I could pick it up there. From my end time is not critical, but the board member has to clean up his place and is pressed for time.

It is a right side rear stepside fender.

Any thoughts?

Jim

tom hand · 05-01-2003, 01:09 PM

What are the dimensions? weight?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-01-2003, 01:14 PM

I will get dimensions and weight and post.

Jim

Slammed67 · 05-01-2003, 01:29 PM

I've had two fenders shipped to me via Greyhound and had no problem. What is the issue? Size?

bobs409 · 05-01-2003, 01:31 PM

Have you tried FedEx? I bought 2 Chevelle fenders a few years ago and the seller put both in one big box and shipped with them.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-01-2003, 01:49 PM

He packaged the fender per Greyhound's instructions over the phone and when he went down to ship the package, they would not accept his packaging. There was a dispute, and he does not desire to deal with Greyhound. Under the circumstances, I don't blame him.

Jim

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-01-2003, 07:30 PM

Fender weight is approximately 50 pounds and the rectangular box dimension needed for the fender to fit into would be 25" x 13" x 61".

Jim

jacquesdean · 05-01-2003, 11:28 PM

I just sent a 1970 grill via post office. they will ship it. as long as it is under 75 lbs. the grill was only 10.00 to send. and arrived undamaged.

I'd give them a try.

jacquesdean · 05-01-2003, 11:29 PM

I just sent a 1970 grill via post office. they will ship it. as long as it is under 75 lbs. the grill was only 10.00 to send. and arrived undamaged. By the way, I wrapped it in clear plastic. vapor barrier. worked great.

I'd give them a try.

tom hand · 05-02-2003, 08:37 AM

Jim check those dimensions they can't be right. 5' 1" fender on a six foot bed? If you can get it down to 54x25x13 it can go UPS. I would forget about a box and get some cardboard and tape and just wrap it in cardboard. And insure it in case they lose it or kill it. Fed ex will ship it but it will cost more. Don't know about the post office.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-02-2003, 09:05 AM

Tom,

I allowed approx. 1" for clearance at the longest dimension which is a the bottom of the fender and off of the bedside.

I will try to check on the postoffice.

Never thought of that!

Jim

Roberty · 05-02-2003, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by tom hand
And insure it in case they lose it or kill it. Fed ex will ship it but it will cost more. Don't know about the post office.

I shipped a 21" monitor that weighed almost 100 lbs and was a pretty good sized box a couple of months ago. Fed-Ex was actually over $15 cheaper than UPS on this item. Also, UPS is a pain in the a$$ to collect from if an item is damaged by them.
Robert

Iron-Butt · 05-03-2003, 02:43 AM

i always have good luck with ups.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 05-03-2003, 08:27 AM

Where did you ship a grill to that was only 10.00? We ship our GM nos grills in a 75x19x8 box UPS insured for 500.00 and it is never under 35.00 shipping even across the state. I might try USPS next time.

05-01-2003, 01:04 PM	#1
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Fender shipping, help! I want to get a fender shipped from Wichita, Kansas to Western Michigan and Greyhound is making a problem out of shipping the fender for a fellow board member. At this stage, I am looking for options or someone that is coming back from Kansas. If I could get it to Indiana, I could pick it up there. From my end time is not critical, but the board member has to clean up his place and is pressed for time. It is a right side rear stepside fender. Any thoughts? Jim

05-01-2003, 01:09 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	What are the dimensions? weight? __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-01-2003, 01:29 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I've had two fenders shipped to me via Greyhound and had no problem. What is the issue? Size? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-01-2003, 01:31 PM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Have you tried FedEx? I bought 2 Chevelle fenders a few years ago and the seller put both in one big box and shipped with them. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-01-2003, 11:28 PM	#8
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	shipping I just sent a 1970 grill via post office. they will ship it. as long as it is under 75 lbs. the grill was only 10.00 to send. and arrived undamaged. I'd give them a try. __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

05-01-2003, 01:14 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I will get dimensions and weight and post. Jim

05-01-2003, 01:49 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	He packaged the fender per Greyhound's instructions over the phone and when he went down to ship the package, they would not accept his packaging. There was a dispute, and he does not desire to deal with Greyhound. Under the circumstances, I don't blame him. Jim

05-01-2003, 07:30 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Fender weight is approximately 50 pounds and the rectangular box dimension needed for the fender to fit into would be 25" x 13" x 61". Jim

05-01-2003, 11:29 PM	#9
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	shipping I just sent a 1970 grill via post office. they will ship it. as long as it is under 75 lbs. the grill was only 10.00 to send. and arrived undamaged. By the way, I wrapped it in clear plastic. vapor barrier. worked great. I'd give them a try. __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

05-02-2003, 08:37 AM	#10
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Jim check those dimensions they can't be right. 5' 1" fender on a six foot bed? If you can get it down to 54x25x13 it can go UPS. I would forget about a box and get some cardboard and tape and just wrap it in cardboard. And insure it in case they lose it or kill it. Fed ex will ship it but it will cost more. Don't know about the post office. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-02-2003, 09:05 AM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Tom, I allowed approx. 1" for clearance at the longest dimension which is a the bottom of the fender and off of the bedside. I will try to check on the postoffice. Never thought of that! Jim

05-03-2003, 02:43 AM	#13
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	i always have good luck with ups. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-03-2003, 08:27 AM	#14
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Where did you ship a grill to that was only 10.00? We ship our GM nos grills in a 75x19x8 box UPS insured for 500.00 and it is never under 35.00 shipping even across the state. I might try USPS next time. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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