Have you ever shipped a motor????

[f_inscreenname]

Have you ever shipped a motor????

I may have a deal on a complete big block motor from pulleys to bell housing. The problem is it’s 840 miles from home. Not that I wouldn't mind checking out my buddy's home base and his on going boat project (my boats twin). For that matter I haven't even met the man face to face (e-mail and phone). It just kind of comes down to, its a 1700 mile round trip from home to St Louis and back. So before I jump in the truck and take off I was wondering if I should have it shipped. I have a new van but between gas prices and travel expenses having it shipped may be a better way to go.

 

[JB]

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Figure a buck to a buck fifty per mile for shipment, FSN. <br /><br />I think the pleasure of a winter road trip through the mountains is worth a bit if you have the time.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Yea and stop and see me on the way.

 

[SoulWinner]

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ROAD TRIP!!!!!

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Yea ROAD TRIP and I'll buy you breakfast or lunch, or dinner, whatever time you come thru.

 

[ndemge]

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I'm in st. louis area, let me know if you need any local hlep.<br /><br />Is this guy willing to crate it and palletize it for you? Shipping should not be bad, can even give you the # to a couple local LTL companies I use at work.

 

[f_inscreenname]

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Hey SBN sounds like you need a friend. I was thinking a road trip also and I do have the time but being a sub contractor also means I don't have a lot of extra money. $800 to $1200 changed my mind. Being it will be just me (no family food/pee brakes) it shouldn't cost nearly that much (he says with his fingers crossed). I also hear Rt 70 West is like a super speedway. Not that I am a speed demon but there should be a “interstate lane” for people going state to state. Straight on through at 75mph.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Never have to many friends FSN. Just a friendly invite was all.

 

[ndemge]

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how bout this, I install that big block in my van and drive it to ya, and you can have the 350 that's currently in there

 

[f_inscreenname]

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ndemge I don't think I will need any help in that department. Barry2002 (a member here) is my internet bud and I am sure he would do it if I asked but the trucking fee for 1000 to a 1200lb idem sound like it may be to much money. Thanks for the offer.... I may come calling on you for a meal. SBN offered one. If I can put you down for one and a few others I could save the food money. Any one own a gas station in Ohio...

 

[f_inscreenname]

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And SBN.... Thank you. A true iboater.Unless you plan on turning me into jerky.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Hey no problem, that is if you come down this way. You might shoot across the top and not come thru Kentucky though.

 

[one more cast]

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I shipped a basket case Indian motorcycle in a huge box(500+ lbs.) once from NY to OR and it was about $700. If you have it shipped to a business it should be a little cheaper. I sent it by Yellow trucking.

 

[f_inscreenname]

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OMC Thanks but that is still going to be high. Maybe I should shout out for anyone coming east who want to make a couple bucks on the way.

 

[ndemge]

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F'in... what's your zip?

 

[dolluper]

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What kind of big block weighs that much

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Originally posted by dolluper:<br /> What kind of big block weighs that much

A BIGGUN

 

[f_inscreenname]

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It is the whole motor (exhaust mans, bellhousing etc) Got the number off another board. If wrong, sorry.<br />Zip 21060.<br /> Got to go get kids.... Be back around 7:30 est

 

[dolluper]

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try http://www.241computers.com/ford/ContentExpress20-30-38.] An old hemi 750 155 trannie

 

[ndemge]

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Just called my freight guy...<br />Russ @ Conway Freight: 866-229-2900<br /><br />48x48x48" box, 1,000lbs No Fluids<br />Dock - Dock shipment $249.53<br /><br />Dimensional change will raise it slightly, but less than $50 unless huge difference.