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**ScottH** · 12-02-2003, 11:11 AM

Considering buying a motor on the west coast and would have to get it shipped to the east coast. Can anyone offer any tips/suggestions/recommendations on shipping this? Also would anyone have an idea as to the cost?

Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

70ChevyLongbed · 12-02-2003, 11:20 AM

I've never done it, but I know that it would need to be shipped frieght on a truck. Here's a google results page to get some info http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...eight+Shipping

Good luck

**ScottH** · 12-02-2003, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the info.......anyone else with suggestions or an idea on pricing? Also, can anyone give me an idea of what a BBC weighs?

shuttermutt · 12-02-2003, 04:33 PM

As I recall, a fully dressed big block weigh in somewhere between 650 and 700 pounds. A small block, on the other hand, dials in between 550 and 600 pounds.

**67sss** · 12-04-2003, 10:56 PM

Try freightquote.com

smonty · 12-04-2003, 11:10 PM

I just shipped a 327 longblock from Texas to Indiana via truck freight. Found that ABF Trucklines had the best rate. My engine crated w/no fluids it was a class 85. It cost me $181.00 to ship it. The cost is not as bad as you would think for something this heavy. My engine weighed 440 lbs. that is a good weight for a SBC without intake, carb, water pump or starter. Going from coast to coast would be more but this will give you some idea of what it might cost. I saved $40.00 by taking it to the shipper and having my customer pick it up at the shipper's dock.

Hope this helps.

Ernie

12-02-2003, 11:11 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Need help in shipping an engine Considering buying a motor on the west coast and would have to get it shipped to the east coast. Can anyone offer any tips/suggestions/recommendations on shipping this? Also would anyone have an idea as to the cost? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

12-02-2003, 11:20 AM	#2
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	I've never done it, but I know that it would need to be shipped frieght on a truck. Here's a google results page to get some info http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...eight+Shipping Good luck __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

12-02-2003, 04:33 PM	#4
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	As I recall, a fully dressed big block weigh in somewhere between 650 and 700 pounds. A small block, on the other hand, dials in between 550 and 600 pounds. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-04-2003, 11:10 PM	#6
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply I just shipped a 327 longblock from Texas to Indiana via truck freight. Found that ABF Trucklines had the best rate. My engine crated w/no fluids it was a class 85. It cost me $181.00 to ship it. The cost is not as bad as you would think for something this heavy. My engine weighed 440 lbs. that is a good weight for a SBC without intake, carb, water pump or starter. Going from coast to coast would be more but this will give you some idea of what it might cost. I saved $40.00 by taking it to the shipper and having my customer pick it up at the shipper's dock. Hope this helps. Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

12-02-2003, 03:49 PM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Thanks for the info.......anyone else with suggestions or an idea on pricing? Also, can anyone give me an idea of what a BBC weighs?

12-04-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,324	Try freightquote.com



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