Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct.

Mike Jones · 05-29-2018, 07:55 PM

I am completing purchase of an empty SBC block, in a couple of weeks.
I need to get it from Florida to Connecticut.
Its a possibility, I can have it at the Memphis National (6/15-17).
I need help the rest of the way, in getting it to Ct.
If you are able, or know someone who is, I would appreciate it.
Thank you, Mike

Dave Ribeiro · 05-29-2018, 10:29 PM

Mike,

Have the person your buying the block from in Fla. find a Trucking Company that can deliver it to a depot close by in Conn...I use to send my Tranny's to TCI in Ala. to be rebuilt, in a heavy duty plastic tub ???
* Check it out , you may find it cheaper ?? Good Luck...

HR9121 · 05-29-2018, 11:02 PM

What Dave said, I have shipped 2 transmissions to Turbo Action on the same pallet for like $125. If you can't find another way truck freight is a good option if you do some research.

Mike Jones · 05-30-2018, 06:44 AM

Thanks Dave and Jim
Ill check into it..
Mike

Jim Bailey · 05-30-2018, 08:10 AM

Mike, I've had really good luck shipping heavy parts from Florida to Pa and Indiana with R&L. You can really save a lot of money if you can find a business to ship it to and from. I have a buddy with a mower shop that he lets me ship from. The cost savings is huge.

Mike Pearson · 05-30-2018, 08:17 AM

I have also used R&L in the past to ship engines and transmissions. If you can get dock to dock at their terminal it is pretty reasonable. Also someone posted that Fastenal also does shipping. You might check in to that if they are local to your area.

FED 387 · 05-30-2018, 09:27 AM

Look into Greyhound if its not to heavy they will do it reasonably---u might have to drive a little on both ends to get the job done tho---that is drop off for shipment and pick up at the other end

Mike Jones · 05-30-2018, 10:15 PM

Thanks Jim ,Mike, FED
I`ve got work to do
I will post relevant info
Thanks again, mike

ironside68 · 05-30-2018, 10:45 PM

I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest.

Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.

Mike Jones · 05-30-2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironside68

I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest.

Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.

Thanks Ironside,
just an empty block, no fluids
Mike

05-29-2018, 07:55 PM	#1
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,110 Likes: 1,166 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. I am completing purchase of an empty SBC block, in a couple of weeks. I need to get it from Florida to Connecticut. Its a possibility, I can have it at the Memphis National (6/15-17). I need help the rest of the way, in getting it to Ct. If you are able, or know someone who is, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Mike

05-29-2018, 10:29 PM	#2
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Mike, Have the person your buying the block from in Fla. find a Trucking Company that can deliver it to a depot close by in Conn...I use to send my Tranny's to TCI in Ala. to be rebuilt, in a heavy duty plastic tub ??? * Check it out , you may find it cheaper ?? Good Luck... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

05-29-2018, 11:02 PM	#3
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,353 Likes: 112 Liked 2,869 Times in 641 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. What Dave said, I have shipped 2 transmissions to Turbo Action on the same pallet for like $125. If you can't find another way truck freight is a good option if you do some research. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

05-30-2018, 06:44 AM	#4
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,110 Likes: 1,166 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Thanks Dave and Jim Ill check into it.. Mike

05-30-2018, 08:10 AM	#5
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 699 Likes: 17 Liked 571 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Mike, I've had really good luck shipping heavy parts from Florida to Pa and Indiana with R&L. You can really save a lot of money if you can find a business to ship it to and from. I have a buddy with a mower shop that he lets me ship from. The cost savings is huge.

05-30-2018, 08:17 AM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. I have also used R&L in the past to ship engines and transmissions. If you can get dock to dock at their terminal it is pretty reasonable. Also someone posted that Fastenal also does shipping. You might check in to that if they are local to your area. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

05-30-2018, 09:27 AM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 329 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Look into Greyhound if its not to heavy they will do it reasonably---u might have to drive a little on both ends to get the job done tho---that is drop off for shipment and pick up at the other end

05-30-2018, 10:15 PM	#8
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,110 Likes: 1,166 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Thanks Jim ,Mike, FED I`ve got work to do I will post relevant info Thanks again, mike

05-30-2018, 10:45 PM	#9
ironside68 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 45 Likes: 4 Liked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest. Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.