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67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 12:31 AM

i have this 72 inner and outer grille i need to get rid of....how do you ship something like this?

5150 · 02-09-2005, 12:41 AM

You put in a box and send it to me. PM if you want my correct address.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 12:49 AM

send me 50 bucks plus shipping in an envelope and i will....

5150 · 02-09-2005, 01:15 AM

Do you have a pic of it?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 01:23 AM

yee.. i was offered 10 bucks for the bowtie but if you get the grille and want it i will sell it to you....

5150 · 02-09-2005, 01:27 AM

I'll pass on it, thanks anyways. I'm trying to find a really nice driver 69 or 70, but if I find a 71-72 if I have to.

subtle71 · 02-09-2005, 01:28 AM

Pay attention guys!! That is an ORIGINAL 1971 grille. I wish mine were in as good condition. It would be worth straightening, chrome plating, and re-painting the outer black band. It should fetch you a fair price for the outer grille alone!!

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 01:56 AM

yeah...that's right lol...wanna buy it subtle? i just need it gone..

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 02:00 AM

i dont understand....i looked through old threads and saw grills descibed as 20 footers for 75 85 bucks...i say 50 and noone wants it....there are threads about how great GMC stuff is so i post my GMC stuff...noone wants it...i just dont understand.....
but anyway....how would you go about shipping something like this?

RON WOODGEARD · 02-09-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

i dont understand....i looked through old threads and saw grills descibed as 20 footers for 75 85 bucks...i say 50 and noone wants it....there are threads about how great GMC stuff is so i post my GMC stuff...noone wants it...i just dont understand.....
but anyway....how would you go about shipping something like this?

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger!!!

A original Stepside fender without spare cutout is supposed to be Like Hens teeth.. It was when I bought it. Took two years to come across a good one.. AND Now that I don't need it, I can't sell it.. Oh well... It'll sit in the rafters when the new Garage is done and it will just keep getting worth more and more...

speaking of which,, Check this out!! This one's for you... NO NOT MINE!! I found it doing a search last night and thought about you.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 02:57 AM

i found an entire step bed in audubon NJ for 100 bucks...the guy hasnt responded in a while though..that fender is nice though.......im going to be scrapping a fender in the morning without a spare tire cutout....the fender is rotted to crap but could be used to make a patch for the cutout but i have no use for it.....

phanatic32212 · 02-09-2005, 05:31 AM

Hey 67Chevy I'll take the outer if you can find a way to ship to Cali. Just PM me and we can figure something out.

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2005, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle71

Pay attention guys!! That is an ORIGINAL 1971 grille. I wish mine were in as good condition. It would be worth straightening, chrome plating, and re-painting the outer black band. It should fetch you a fair price for the outer grille alone!!

You'd be way cheaper to just go to the dealer and buy a new outer grille. All that cost and effort to restore an original would outweigh the cost of a brand new one.

bobs409 · 02-09-2005, 08:04 AM

I sold one a while back on ebay (inner and outer) and it was a real challenge packaging it! The hard part was getting it to come in under the maximum size limit.

I wrapped the whole thing in bubble wrap, then wrapped cardboard around it. Due to the size limits, it was not possible to just toss it in a box. It was very expensive to ship but the buyer prepaid on his end (UPS) somehow and had it delivered to a business and he saved ALOT!

This can be shipped but be prepared to spend about an hour packaging it!

Bob

teeitup · 02-09-2005, 09:25 AM

Bob is right and when you do get it all boxed finally, they get damamged easily through shipping

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 12:52 PM

anyone have a picture of one packaged? i will ship it is someone wants me to....i dont care about the hardness of packaging i just need to gone....

bigblock73 · 02-09-2005, 01:30 PM

I have shipped a few 73-80 grills and dash pads with no problem, in fact, I just shipped a grill last night via Fed Ex for $15 from MN to CO. The best way to do it is to build your own box from scratch, making it slightly larger than the part you are shipping (measure the part(s) to get the size. You can get cardboard scraps from just about any store in your area for free, you just have to ask. Once your box is made, wrap it real good in bubble or foam wrap, tape the box up real good, and thats it. The box building can be tricky, but after one or two it will all make sense and get easier every time. Hope this helps a little.

EDIT: Here are the tools I use to make a box. Cardboard, sharp utility knife, black sharpie, tape measure, T-square, and clear packaging tape. Takes me about 30 minutes to make a large box like this.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-09-2005, 09:39 PM

but where do you get cardboard that is that long?

hobby67stepside · 02-09-2005, 10:03 PM

'67 Chevy, check your local body shop. They get in lots of stuff in big boxes and usually throw it away.

bigblock73 · 02-09-2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

but where do you get cardboard that is that long?

If you can't get 1 long piece, use two shorter pieces (or whatever it takes). The key is to get the box just big enough to fit the wrapped part in, that way it won't slide around and get damaged. If it is extra fragile, make the box a little bigger yet and wrap the part in more protective material.

As hobby67stepside said, body shops are an excellent source for large cardboard boxes...hell, you might even find the size you need already made.

chevydog66 · 02-10-2005, 12:48 AM

Go to Sears or Walmart or some appliance store and ask to have some large pieces of cardboard. You will have to cut it down and bend it to fit. You can also purchase bubble wrap and cardboard from a UPS store, or Mail Boxes etc. store or Pak Mail store or some place like that.

bobs409 · 02-10-2005, 07:40 AM

I just packaged up a grill I'm selling on ebay. I made the box last night from 3 larger square shaped boxes. It took about 45 minutes. Attach all 3 together, then trim off what's not needed.

Shipping just the inner grill is alot easier than shipping the outer (or both together) When I shipped the inner & outer a while back, it was right at the maximum limit when bubble wrapped and covered in cardboard. I could not spare any extra room on that one.

Fedex as far as I can tell, is more expensive than UPS or USPS. There is no way you'll ship these for $15.00 (even if you have a business account it's doubtful as it's got some weight and very large)

bigblock73 · 02-10-2005, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

Fedex as far as I can tell, is more expensive than UPS or USPS. There is no way you'll ship these for $15.00 (even if you have a business account it's doubtful as it's got some weight and very large)

I have found the opposite, Fed Ex has always been cheaper than UPS or USPS...especially USPS.. But this holds true for larger packages, smaller ones I have no clue. One thing to consider, if it gets shipped to a business, it is cheaper. Remember, the grill I shiped was a 73 gril...and grill only. I have no doubt that these inner and outer grills will cost more to ship due to the weight and size difference...definately won't be $15.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-10-2005, 08:34 AM

The box size is 76x18x8 on our GM NOS outer grills DHL to CA is 57.86 from Fl.

02-09-2005, 12:31 AM	#1
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	how to ship grille? i have this 72 inner and outer grille i need to get rid of....how do you ship something like this? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 12:41 AM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	You put in a box and send it to me. PM if you want my correct address. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-09-2005, 12:49 AM	#3
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	send me 50 bucks plus shipping in an envelope and i will.... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 01:15 AM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Do you have a pic of it? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-09-2005, 01:23 AM	#5
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	yee.. i was offered 10 bucks for the bowtie but if you get the grille and want it i will sell it to you.... Attached Images __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 01:27 AM	#6
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	I'll pass on it, thanks anyways. I'm trying to find a really nice driver 69 or 70, but if I find a 71-72 if I have to. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-09-2005, 01:28 AM	#7
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	re Pay attention guys!! That is an ORIGINAL 1971 grille. I wish mine were in as good condition. It would be worth straightening, chrome plating, and re-painting the outer black band. It should fetch you a fair price for the outer grille alone!! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

02-09-2005, 01:56 AM	#8
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	yeah...that's right lol...wanna buy it subtle? i just need it gone.. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 02:00 AM	#9
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	i dont understand....i looked through old threads and saw grills descibed as 20 footers for 75 85 bucks...i say 50 and noone wants it....there are threads about how great GMC stuff is so i post my GMC stuff...noone wants it...i just dont understand..... but anyway....how would you go about shipping something like this? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 02:57 AM	#11
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	i found an entire step bed in audubon NJ for 100 bucks...the guy hasnt responded in a while though..that fender is nice though.......im going to be scrapping a fender in the morning without a spare tire cutout....the fender is rotted to crap but could be used to make a patch for the cutout but i have no use for it..... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 05:31 AM	#12
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Hey 67Chevy I'll take the outer if you can find a way to ship to Cali. Just PM me and we can figure something out. __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

02-09-2005, 08:04 AM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I sold one a while back on ebay (inner and outer) and it was a real challenge packaging it! The hard part was getting it to come in under the maximum size limit. I wrapped the whole thing in bubble wrap, then wrapped cardboard around it. Due to the size limits, it was not possible to just toss it in a box. It was very expensive to ship but the buyer prepaid on his end (UPS) somehow and had it delivered to a business and he saved ALOT! This can be shipped but be prepared to spend about an hour packaging it! Bob __________________ 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 Last edited by bobs409; 02-09-2005 at 08:08 AM.

02-09-2005, 09:25 AM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Bob is right and when you do get it all boxed finally, they get damamged easily through shipping __________________ 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"

02-09-2005, 12:52 PM	#16
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	anyone have a picture of one packaged? i will ship it is someone wants me to....i dont care about the hardness of packaging i just need to gone.... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 01:30 PM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I have shipped a few 73-80 grills and dash pads with no problem, in fact, I just shipped a grill last night via Fed Ex for $15 from MN to CO. The best way to do it is to build your own box from scratch, making it slightly larger than the part you are shipping (measure the part(s) to get the size. You can get cardboard scraps from just about any store in your area for free, you just have to ask. Once your box is made, wrap it real good in bubble or foam wrap, tape the box up real good, and thats it. The box building can be tricky, but after one or two it will all make sense and get easier every time. Hope this helps a little. EDIT: Here are the tools I use to make a box. Cardboard, sharp utility knife, black sharpie, tape measure, T-square, and clear packaging tape. Takes me about 30 minutes to make a large box like this. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 02-09-2005 at 11:44 PM.



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02-09-2005, 09:39 PM	#18
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	but where do you get cardboard that is that long? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-09-2005, 10:03 PM	#19
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	'67 Chevy, check your local body shop. They get in lots of stuff in big boxes and usually throw it away. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

02-10-2005, 12:48 AM	#21
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Go to Sears or Walmart or some appliance store and ask to have some large pieces of cardboard. You will have to cut it down and bend it to fit. You can also purchase bubble wrap and cardboard from a UPS store, or Mail Boxes etc. store or Pak Mail store or some place like that. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-10-2005, 07:40 AM	#22
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I just packaged up a grill I'm selling on ebay. I made the box last night from 3 larger square shaped boxes. It took about 45 minutes. Attach all 3 together, then trim off what's not needed. Shipping just the inner grill is alot easier than shipping the outer (or both together) When I shipped the inner & outer a while back, it was right at the maximum limit when bubble wrapped and covered in cardboard. I could not spare any extra room on that one. Fedex as far as I can tell, is more expensive than UPS or USPS. There is no way you'll ship these for $15.00 (even if you have a business account it's doubtful as it's got some weight and very large) __________________ 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

02-10-2005, 08:34 AM	#24
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The box size is 76x18x8 on our GM NOS outer grills DHL to CA is 57.86 from Fl. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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