WA How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 01-31-2013, 04:01 PM

Your TG is well packed and on it's way to Jud...and well insured, too.
thanks again, frank
NOTE: They are just worth too much $$$ to wrap in cardboard & hope they make it.

stomper · 01-31-2013, 04:14 PM

Nice work! What's the cost to ship something like that across the country? ...or what does it weigh? I have a nice tailgate I'll sell someday and just wondering what the ballpark shipping costs will be.

no moa · 01-31-2013, 04:20 PM

I had a fender shipped, and he did the same thing, he did an awesome job.

nobolt · 01-31-2013, 04:21 PM

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What's the cost to ship something like that across the country? ...or what does it weigh?

i got one sent from CA to MI less than $80 (usps) wrapped in 1 1/4" styrofoam insulation, plastic wrap, HD cardboard, duct tape. no problems. 67 pounds i think

LEX · 01-31-2013, 04:22 PM

Nicely done, sir.

**PICKMUP** · 01-31-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

Nice work! What's the cost to ship something like that across the country? ...or what does it weigh? I have a nice tailgate I'll sell someday and just wondering what the ballpark shipping costs will be.

$100: WA to MN-106 lbs-$800 insurance-FedEx

teeitup · 01-31-2013, 04:36 PM

Nice work Frank!!!!!

chuckmc8 · 01-31-2013, 05:04 PM

I bought a new aftermarket gate-it was shipped in cardboard. #1 Bent. Replacement gate #2 Bent. Replacement gate #3 bent.....

**lolife99** · 01-31-2013, 07:07 PM

VERY nicely done!
I wish more would take your example, when they ship parts.

rkintn_68 · 01-31-2013, 07:20 PM

Great job , do you have another one ?

**special-K** · 01-31-2013, 07:56 PM

That's the way to do it. I recall CPNE had a pristine 67/68 GMC take-off tailgate shipped from WA to NH and it arrived badly bent. Nothing worse than having that happen. It's worth the extra effort to assure no damage.

swyfor5 · 01-31-2013, 08:27 PM

Nice work Frank! I bought a rear K5 hatch from Sharpie when he was in Wyoming and it came boxed up kind of like that. Real nice! I saved the box in case I need to ship something that big in the future!

Littletony · 01-31-2013, 09:04 PM

Mr Frank, that looks beautiful Sir. Thank you very much

STOCKISH · 01-31-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

VERY nicely done!
I wish more would take your example, when they ship parts.

I agree, I bough a NOS door one time and it came in the GM box only! Big dent in the door skin.Luckily (for him) he took it back since he didnt pay for insurance even though I requested he did and paid him for it!

01-31-2013, 04:22 PM	#5
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Nicely done, sir.

01-31-2013, 04:36 PM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Nice work Frank!!!!! __________________ 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"

01-31-2013, 05:04 PM	#8
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony I bought a new aftermarket gate-it was shipped in cardboard. #1 Bent. Replacement gate #2 Bent. Replacement gate #3 bent..... __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-31-2013, 07:07 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony VERY nicely done! I wish more would take your example, when they ship parts. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-31-2013, 07:20 PM	#10
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 806	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Great job , do you have another one ? __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

01-31-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Your TG is well packed and on it's way to Jud...and well insured, too. thanks again, frank NOTE: They are just worth too much $$$ to wrap in cardboard & hope they make it. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

01-31-2013, 04:14 PM	#2
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Nice work! What's the cost to ship something like that across the country? ...or what does it weigh? I have a nice tailgate I'll sell someday and just wondering what the ballpark shipping costs will be. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

01-31-2013, 04:20 PM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony I had a fender shipped, and he did the same thing, he did an awesome job. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

01-31-2013, 07:56 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony That's the way to do it. I recall CPNE had a pristine 67/68 GMC take-off tailgate shipped from WA to NH and it arrived badly bent. Nothing worse than having that happen. It's worth the extra effort to assure no damage. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2013, 08:27 PM	#12
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Nice work Frank! I bought a rear K5 hatch from Sharpie when he was in Wyoming and it came boxed up kind of like that. Real nice! I saved the box in case I need to ship something that big in the future!

01-31-2013, 09:04 PM	#13
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: How to Pack/Ship a Tailgate for Littletony Mr Frank, that looks beautiful Sir. Thank you very much __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945



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