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07-29-2014, 03:00 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
Posts: 4,620
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Shipping a transmission
How do you guys go about doing it?
I'm trying to avoid a $300 shipping bill...
I've sent a 4L60E minus the bellhousing, tailshaft and converter in a regular UPS box... but how do I go about sending a regular style trans?
Any insight or help.
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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07-29-2014, 03:04 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Where does it have to go?
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07-29-2014, 03:11 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
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When I had mine rebuilt by Tick, I purchased a larger plastic container and sent it that way. I bought a nice container with wheels, had the inside padded/packed thoroughly, well taped, etc etc. Some folks have had issues doing this but I think for most, it works out fine.
I don't see you getting out of a significant bill based on weight/size of a full trans though.
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07-29-2014, 03:31 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Where does it have to go?
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PTC, Alabama.
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
When I had mine rebuilt by Tick, I purchased a larger plastic container and sent it that way. I bought a nice container with wheels, had the inside padded/packed thoroughly, well taped, etc etc. Some folks have had issues doing this but I think for most, it works out fine.
I don't see you getting out of a significant bill based on weight/size of a full trans though.
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I know thats what they ask you to do, sans the bellhousing and tailshaft.
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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07-29-2014, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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I shipped a sbc short block to Missouri vis Old Dominion freight. Wrapped it , strapped it to a pallet and sent it. Must be commercial address for pick up and drop off though. I think it was under $200. Some people on YB have claimed to use Greyhound Bus?
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07-29-2014, 04:14 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elle
I shipped a sbc short block to Missouri vis Old Dominion freight. Wrapped it , strapped it to a pallet and sent it. Must be commercial address for pick up and drop off though. I think it was under $200. Some people on YB have claimed to use Greyhound Bus?
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If commercial address's are whats needed, thats not a problem... Theyre a busniess and I am too...
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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07-29-2014, 04:16 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Is there no one local that can do the work? Or is this warranty work?
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07-30-2014, 07:13 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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Pallet/boxed up and strapped/screwed down to it. I've gotten things delivered through R&L, seem to offer decent pricing.
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07-31-2014, 09:51 AM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is there no one local that can do the work? Or is this warranty work?
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I did want to send to to PTC in Al, but I think I'm going to head to trans specalities in PA instead, just due to distance.
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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07-31-2014, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 478
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I've never had a prob with TS. Bought a few converters from them, 1 trans and they rebuilt 1 also. Easy drive and they sometimes fix same day. good luck!
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08-04-2014, 10:35 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
Pallet/boxed up and strapped/screwed down to it. I've gotten things delivered through R&L, seem to offer decent pricing.
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I had R&L ship my old 3rd gen Dana 44 rear. I strapped it to a pallet with a couple of Harbor Freight ratchet straps and they sent a liftgate truck to my house and picked it up from my driveway. IIRC it was ~$180 shipped to Hawk's Third Gen in SC.
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