How do I ship a grill surround??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 09-12-2004, 08:11 AM

I am (was) planning on putting a 1971/72 grill surroung on ebay but after measuring up the box, I'm over the limit of UPS and the post office by about 4 inches. (length+girth combined)

Anyone ever ship one of these? How do new parts vendors ship a part like this?

bgunther · 09-12-2004, 09:07 AM

Try Fedex. UPS only allows 130" on ground packages unless you send it as an oversize package(usually about doubles the price). Fedex will allow you to ship up to 165".
Do you have a fedex or UPS account at work? That could save you alot even if youy had to reimburse the company.

LONGHAIR · 09-12-2004, 09:17 AM

130" is the oversize maximum. UPSs first oversize mark is 108". They call it OS1 and the larger 130" is OS2.

It is correct that FEDEX has higher limits. You mught try DHL too, new guys are looking for open holes in the big guy's action.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-12-2004, 10:33 AM

I shipped one last year, you have to make the box as tight as you possibly can. One inch was the difference of around $100 (honestly). I used fedex, the cost was around $20.

nu2-72 · 09-12-2004, 12:13 PM

I shipped one by UPS for about $16.00. Shipped it from work and it arrived in Texas just fine. Wrapped it in bubble wrap and folded cardboard around it. Some tape and away it went.
Try a business account if you can. They never question anything I send.

Inspector722 · 09-12-2004, 02:48 PM

You can also try DHL. Sometimes thier prices are the cheapest when I have compared with the others.

cdowns · 09-12-2004, 03:29 PM

you can also sell it with a no shipping clause, being where you are in the northeast there's plenty of people who might come pick-it-up,and if you don't sell on the first go round the relisting fee isn't that much

GMC AMI · 09-12-2004, 05:02 PM

Here is the grill I won on eBay after FedEx got through with it!

bobs409 · 09-12-2004, 10:29 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Looks like the bubble wrap with cardboard is the way I'll go. There are no Fedex or DHL's near me so I'd like to use UPS.

This will be right at the 130 limit I can tell you that!

*rage'nrat638* · 09-12-2004, 10:56 PM

I USED 3/4 INCH CARD BOARD ....SHIPPING ONE TO MIKEY....

RIGHT NOW......IT'S SUSPENDED INSIDE THE BOX WITH NEWS PAPER AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC....
IT'S LIKE A BRICK **** HOUSE

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-13-2004, 09:05 AM

We ship GM grills almost every week in the GM box it is 75x16x8 and 18 pounds insured for 500.00 thru UPS or DHL.

09-12-2004, 08:11 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	How do I ship a grill surround??? I am (was) planning on putting a 1971/72 grill surroung on ebay but after measuring up the box, I'm over the limit of UPS and the post office by about 4 inches. (length+girth combined) Anyone ever ship one of these? How do new parts vendors ship a part like this? __________________ 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

09-12-2004, 09:07 AM	#2
bgunther Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 36	Try Fedex. UPS only allows 130" on ground packages unless you send it as an oversize package(usually about doubles the price). Fedex will allow you to ship up to 165". Do you have a fedex or UPS account at work? That could save you alot even if youy had to reimburse the company. __________________ 67 GMC LB (all in parts for now)

09-12-2004, 12:13 PM	#5
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I shipped one by UPS for about $16.00. Shipped it from work and it arrived in Texas just fine. Wrapped it in bubble wrap and folded cardboard around it. Some tape and away it went. Try a business account if you can. They never question anything I send. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-12-2004, 02:48 PM	#6
Inspector722 Fixing my 67, & loving it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bridge City, Texas Posts: 524	You can also try DHL. Sometimes thier prices are the cheapest when I have compared with the others. __________________ Email address- inspector722@aol.com Zip Code- 77611 Shipping- DHL & USPS Working on: 67, large back glass, 307 V8, 200 4R, 3.73 rearend, Short Stepside Bed

09-12-2004, 03:29 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you can also sell it with a no shipping clause, being where you are in the northeast there's plenty of people who might come pick-it-up,and if you don't sell on the first go round the relisting fee isn't that much __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-12-2004, 09:17 AM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	130" is the oversize maximum. UPSs first oversize mark is 108". They call it OS1 and the larger 130" is OS2. It is correct that FEDEX has higher limits. You mught try DHL too, new guys are looking for open holes in the big guy's action.

09-12-2004, 10:33 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I shipped one last year, you have to make the box as tight as you possibly can. One inch was the difference of around $100 (honestly). I used fedex, the cost was around $20.

09-12-2004, 05:02 PM	#8
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Not like this one! Here is the grill I won on eBay after FedEx got through with it! Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

09-12-2004, 10:29 PM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Thanks for the help guys. Looks like the bubble wrap with cardboard is the way I'll go. There are no Fedex or DHL's near me so I'd like to use UPS. This will be right at the 130 limit I can tell you that! __________________ 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

09-12-2004, 10:56 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Package It Good..... I USED 3/4 INCH CARD BOARD ....SHIPPING ONE TO MIKEY.... RIGHT NOW......IT'S SUSPENDED INSIDE THE BOX WITH NEWS PAPER AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC.... IT'S LIKE A BRICK **** HOUSE

09-13-2004, 09:05 AM	#11
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We ship GM grills almost every week in the GM box it is 75x16x8 and 18 pounds insured for 500.00 thru UPS or DHL. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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