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Tomahawk30 · 09-10-2012, 05:29 PM

I have a few parts I want to list for sale, but I want to make sure that I can provide prompt shipping before I offer them up. I don't really want to mess with shipping the sheet metal stuff, but on items like door panels, how is everyone shipping those? Just a big box with packing material through UPS, or does the USPS have flat rate boxes that are large enough?

**thelonerife** · 09-10-2012, 06:06 PM

I would just get a big box and pack it well. I would use fedex and if you have an account its cheaper also.

Tomahawk30 · 09-10-2012, 06:33 PM

Great, thank you!

Jdubs71 · 09-10-2012, 06:54 PM

From my experiences with FedEX and UPS they have actual weights they use and if it is a large item such as a door, they go off of the size and ship it at a higher weight, because it is an oversize item. Maybe there are some shipping experts in the forum that could provide better info on how to ship the larger items.

chevydog66 · 09-10-2012, 07:32 PM

www.ups.com and www.fedex.com both have shipping calculators as to where you type in the weight and dimensions and it will "estimate" shipping charges. Best bet is to make the box as small as possible. Just like Jdubs said the bigger the box then sometimes will raise the charges and put it in a oversize category.

**Todd68Chevy** · 09-10-2012, 08:55 PM

I use USPS a lot and like they have already said make the box as small as possible but make sure and pack it good. If that takes a larger box then use it. I work at a repair shop so I get my boxes from work. Door panels fit well in most radiator boxes. I have boxes stacked around because I grab them before they head to the dumpster. For larger items, body shops usually have boxes they are getting rid of. The most cost effective way to ship large items (sheet metal, grilles, ect.) is Greyhound Package Express if you have a station close to you. They have a shipping calculator on their site. It is terminal to terminal and not door to door like UPS and Fed Ex.

c1069 · 09-10-2012, 10:15 PM

^ I agree. I use USPS as my favorite shipping service.

**thelonerife** · 09-10-2012, 10:36 PM

Me three. I use them the most.

09-10-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Shipping question I have a few parts I want to list for sale, but I want to make sure that I can provide prompt shipping before I offer them up. I don't really want to mess with shipping the sheet metal stuff, but on items like door panels, how is everyone shipping those? Just a big box with packing material through UPS, or does the USPS have flat rate boxes that are large enough? __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

09-10-2012, 06:06 PM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Shipping question I would just get a big box and pack it well. I would use fedex and if you have an account its cheaper also. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

09-10-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: Shipping question Great, thank you! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

09-10-2012, 06:54 PM	#4
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Shipping question From my experiences with FedEX and UPS they have actual weights they use and if it is a large item such as a door, they go off of the size and ship it at a higher weight, because it is an oversize item. Maybe there are some shipping experts in the forum that could provide better info on how to ship the larger items.

09-10-2012, 07:32 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Shipping question www.ups.com and www.fedex.com both have shipping calculators as to where you type in the weight and dimensions and it will "estimate" shipping charges. Best bet is to make the box as small as possible. Just like Jdubs said the bigger the box then sometimes will raise the charges and put it in a oversize category. __________________ 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

09-10-2012, 08:55 PM	#6
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: Shipping question I use USPS a lot and like they have already said make the box as small as possible but make sure and pack it good. If that takes a larger box then use it. I work at a repair shop so I get my boxes from work. Door panels fit well in most radiator boxes. I have boxes stacked around because I grab them before they head to the dumpster. For larger items, body shops usually have boxes they are getting rid of. The most cost effective way to ship large items (sheet metal, grilles, ect.) is Greyhound Package Express if you have a station close to you. They have a shipping calculator on their site. It is terminal to terminal and not door to door like UPS and Fed Ex. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

09-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#7
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: Shipping question ^ I agree. I use USPS as my favorite shipping service. __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

09-10-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Shipping question Me three. I use them the most. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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