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I have some set of heads and a couple of trannys I want to sell. What kind of containers are you guys using to ship these parts? Responses with pictures would be greatly appreciatted.

What method of shipping or carrier is the most economical for these heavy items?

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I've never shipped a trans but when I ship a head, I just get some cardboard and lay it on the floor then wrap the head up in it two to three times, using a rubber mallet to keep the cardboard tight to the head.

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Kurt

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Nice wrap job!

Dan

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I've never shipped a trans, but the last time I shipped cylinder heads, I built two home-made wooden crates that will hold either a SB or BB head. Either head will bolt to the bottom of the box so they can't shift inside, and both crates have oval hand holes on either side. Overkill?...maybe, but they work.

Another option is to check with your local engine/speed shop and see if they have any empty aftermarket cylinder head boxes laying around. Those boxes are extremely sturdy and will protect a head very well.

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I make wooden crates for all transmissions being shipped. Thought I had a pic on the computer but I don't.

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I have shipped heads in similar cardboard boxes but line with thin plywood and then put head in garbage bag and fill the box with that expanding spray foam. Works great.

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I use 24x12x12 boxes for heads. I shrink wrap, then bubble wrap the heads and put them in the boxes with packing peanuts. Transmissions go in custom wood crates. I'll see if I have any pictures of the crates and will post if I do.


Jason

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I see Kurt uses FedEx Ground. Who does everyone else use?

Marty

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Last year i shipped out a Crankshaft from Canada to the USA,
Over $100 in shipping fees. 70 lbs is not cheap to ship.
I got lucky as my buddy ordered a new Eagle crankshaft and gave me his empty crankshaft box which had special styrofoam fitted for a crankshaft.

I could imagine that a single Head or pair would be very expensive to ship.
Just curious to know what the shipping costs would be to shipp a Head or Trans?

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I also use Fedex Ground/Home Delivery.


Jason

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I charge $80 for a pair of SBC head on average and $120 for BBC cast iron heads. A complete Muncie 4 speed is $80 but I usually lose money and figure I get more bidders with the cheaper shipping price.


Jason

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I'm a supply chain management professional working for a top-3 global SCM firm. While we all have these small anecdotal cases of success, global trends lean toward FedEx over UPS and other third party carriers. My firm has strategic partnerships with both carriers for our logistics, small parcel yielding accounts. UPS lacks in customer service where FedEx is much more developed. While I suggest researching local level reps and discounts accordingly, I have seen the best success with FedEx at the corporate and consumer level over others.

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Thanks for all the suggestions,pictures and information. I had planned to build wooden crates for the heads but now feel comfortable with properly prepared cardboard exterior packaging.

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I ship a lot of Big Block Ford "hard parts" all Cobra Jet Heads are rolled in cardboard nothing more nothing less. Make caps for the ends and when they are tossed around will serve as the initial point of contact and distribute the load. Never had an issue yet. Used to make aluminum sides insulation lined crates etc waste of money and energy. The key is tight tight tight. Hard parts shift in boxes. I cut them down if needed for some items. Also agree with Fedex and was with UPS for 10 yrs prior. Not a big operation but I do about 600 per month in freight cost.

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That looks nice.

Jason

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Yes it does. Informative thread, thank you [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]. I can't add much myself except to use quality tape!!! Junk tape is just that.. junk! Thanks for answering my questions about Ebay the other day Jason, it helped a lot.


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Tommy,


My pleasure. I am always happy to help out when I can. I agree with the tape statement. I get the Scotch packing tape at Costco. It goes on sale once a year(this month) and I try to stock up for the whole year or close to it.


Jason

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I may go to costco tomorrow for some tape. Thanks. Hot dog and a coke is still a buck fifty there too so i can kill two birds with one stone [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tommy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes it does. Informative thread, thank you [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]. I can't add much myself except to use quality tape!!! Junk tape is just that.. junk! Thanks for answering my questions about Ebay the other day Jason, it helped a lot.


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] </div></div>

Tommy don't be modest, let me get some photos of the wheels in boxes that you flawlessly shipped.

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I shipped a muncie trans out to be rebuilt to California. They guy who rebuilt it for me told me to go to Kmart to get a &quot;Tuff Box&quot;. It's a black plastic container with a plastic yellow top. I've seen them at Walmart and Home Depot too. Works well and the top can be held down with zip ties.

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Chris, i just want to see those wheels bolted up. Hope you are satisfied with them Sir [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]