Shipping a grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jlmerie** · 03-25-2011, 05:51 PM

I scored a nice 1973 grille today at the pull and save. I want to send it to a friend of mine. Of course that means I have to pack it up and ship it. For you guys who have shipped these before, where is a good place to find a box to ship this in. I don't want to try and "make do" with something and then have this damaged in transit. Thanks for your ideas.

Restrorob · 03-25-2011, 06:27 PM

Sorry, Can't help with the box but want to mention;

Even though it's used wrap/tape the front outer edges with tissue paper so it doesn't get scuffed by the cardboard box, I bought what looked like a nice used one off fleabay. By time it got to me it was scuffed all to he11....

Pop's C-10 · 03-25-2011, 09:56 PM

you can try a box movers use to pack wall pictures in..

**old Rusty C10** · 03-25-2011, 10:12 PM

first id stick it in that styrofoam sheet stuff then wrap that in bublewrap and finally a cardboard box. Im sure you could find something in a u ship place or u haul that would work..

**jlmerie** · 03-26-2011, 09:24 AM

Thought I might take a ride back to the top by adding a picture. I know it is not going to be like one of the new reproductions. However, it is hard to beat $17 for the grille including the center and outside brackets.

**thinair** · 03-26-2011, 01:15 PM

dumpsters at dealerships or body shops.....

1BadSS · 03-26-2011, 02:23 PM

Just shipped a grille to the east coast. In a box a little larger than the grille via UPS from kansas city for $18.00. The smaller and more form fitting the box, the better.

rayfinseats · 03-26-2011, 10:48 PM

Just insure it for about 10x what it's worth.

dmartin1 · 03-27-2011, 01:23 AM

x2 on the styrofoam and bubble wrap,and make sure it form fits snug in the box so it doesnt slide around and get banged all up

Gordonr1973 · 03-27-2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlmerie

Thought I might take a ride back to the top by adding a picture. I know it is not going to be like one of the new reproductions. However, it is hard to beat $17 for the grille including the center and outside brackets.

UPS should sell them, or like the other member said, U-Ship too.

80SPORT · 03-27-2011, 02:03 AM

I ship grilles and other fragile items between 2 pieces of 3/8 plywood spaced apart with 2x4 or equivalent...and bubble wrap the grille first.
Any cardboard box that is flat and long can be bent in the centre.

Even if you insure an item they will often claim it was not packaged correctly....and in some cases of nos items you may not even be able to replace it.

S10Fan · 03-27-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

I ship grilles and other fragile items between 2 pieces of 3/8 plywood spaced apart with 2x4 or equivalent...and bubble wrap the grille first.
Any cardboard box that is flat and long can be bent in the centre.

Excellent advice! I can tell you as a 24 year UPS employee that most damages are caused by substandard packaging.

Another tip....Before sealing your package/crate, make a copy of the shipping label and place it inside the package. Labels get torn off the packages and we're left waiting for a claim to match the contents.

03-25-2011, 05:51 PM	#1
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Shipping a grille I scored a nice 1973 grille today at the pull and save. I want to send it to a friend of mine. Of course that means I have to pack it up and ship it. For you guys who have shipped these before, where is a good place to find a box to ship this in. I don't want to try and "make do" with something and then have this damaged in transit. Thanks for your ideas. __________________ James

03-25-2011, 06:27 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Shipping a grille Sorry, Can't help with the box but want to mention; Even though it's used wrap/tape the front outer edges with tissue paper so it doesn't get scuffed by the cardboard box, I bought what looked like a nice used one off fleabay. By time it got to me it was scuffed all to he11.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-25-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Shipping a grille you can try a box movers use to pack wall pictures in..

03-25-2011, 10:12 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Shipping a grille first id stick it in that styrofoam sheet stuff then wrap that in bublewrap and finally a cardboard box. Im sure you could find something in a u ship place or u haul that would work.. __________________ 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!!

03-26-2011, 09:24 AM	#5
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: Shipping a grille Thought I might take a ride back to the top by adding a picture. I know it is not going to be like one of the new reproductions. However, it is hard to beat $17 for the grille including the center and outside brackets. Attached Images __________________ James

03-26-2011, 01:15 PM	#6
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,002	Re: Shipping a grille dumpsters at dealerships or body shops.....

03-26-2011, 02:23 PM	#7
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: Shipping a grille Just shipped a grille to the east coast. In a box a little larger than the grille via UPS from kansas city for $18.00. The smaller and more form fitting the box, the better. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

03-26-2011, 10:48 PM	#8
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Shipping a grille Just insure it for about 10x what it's worth.

03-27-2011, 01:23 AM	#9
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Shipping a grille x2 on the styrofoam and bubble wrap,and make sure it form fits snug in the box so it doesnt slide around and get banged all up __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

03-27-2011, 02:03 AM	#11
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Shipping a grille I ship grilles and other fragile items between 2 pieces of 3/8 plywood spaced apart with 2x4 or equivalent...and bubble wrap the grille first. Any cardboard box that is flat and long can be bent in the centre. Even if you insure an item they will often claim it was not packaged correctly....and in some cases of nos items you may not even be able to replace it.



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