shipping a hood?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,214
Likes: 0
From: Casa Grande AZ
Re: shipping a hood? (sdixon)
I tried to buy a BB hood a few weeks ago from SC (?).
We could not find anyplace that would accept the item because of the size. We tried UPS, FedX, and USPS. Of course it can be shipped by truck but it's expensive. Since then it has come to my attention that Greyhound may accept that size package. Of course, they won't deliver to your house!
We could not find anyplace that would accept the item because of the size. We tried UPS, FedX, and USPS. Of course it can be shipped by truck but it's expensive. Since then it has come to my attention that Greyhound may accept that size package. Of course, they won't deliver to your house!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 948
Likes: 0
From: Johnston Iowa
Re: shipping a hood? (76 Red)
I have a L88 hood coming to me from Ecklers this week.
It had to be shipped via truck to a business address.
$115.00 to ship it.
Had to have it and got to pay to play.
It had to be shipped via truck to a business address.
$115.00 to ship it.
Had to have it and got to pay to play.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 26,679
Likes: 17
From: This vette goes to 11 Milford MA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05
Re: shipping a hood? (lbell101)
Since then it has come to my attention that Greyhound may accept that size package. Of course, they won't deliver to your house!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,679
Likes: 6
From: Charles Town WV
Re: shipping a hood? (sdixon)
I had one shipped from TX to VA. http://cratersandfreighters.com did it.
They built a really nice crate for it. If anyone wants the crate you're welcome to it, it's a little warped from the rain right now, but should still work alright. I was going to chop it up this weekend if noone wants it.
BTW, I Strongly advise against shipping it UPS or in a cardboard box. UPS would destroy this in 3 seconds flat. They have damaged nearly everything I have sent through them.
They built a really nice crate for it. If anyone wants the crate you're welcome to it, it's a little warped from the rain right now, but should still work alright. I was going to chop it up this weekend if noone wants it.
BTW, I Strongly advise against shipping it UPS or in a cardboard box. UPS would destroy this in 3 seconds flat. They have damaged nearly everything I have sent through them.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 1
From: Wylie TX
Re: shipping a hood?
My father has bought a total of about 5 fenders and hoods for a Porsche 911 from ebay. He told the sellers to ship Greyhound. I believe one of them did not package a hood at all; just put a sticker on it. I saw another one which was basically just "wrapped" in cardboard. All of his items came in without any scratches or dents. He really praises their handling.
I, personally, have no experience with them.
I, personally, have no experience with them.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 779
Likes: 1
From: Minneapolis MN
Re: shipping a hood? (Chris A)
I'm wondering the EXACT same thing. Trying to work out a trade for my big block hood for a L88 hood. I have 3 takers, but so far shipping is a problem. I was quoted $130 for truck freight here.
A hood is MUCH too big for UPS. Don't even think about it.
Anyone have any other options? I might try Greyhound tomorrow.
A hood is MUCH too big for UPS. Don't even think about it.
Anyone have any other options? I might try Greyhound tomorrow.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 779
Likes: 1
From: Minneapolis MN
Re: shipping a hood? (sdixon)
w00t! Greyhound shipping is freaking awesome. I can't even believe how cool this is. I just got on their web site:
http://www.shipgreyhound.com and entered my information for a quote. Shipping from Rochester, MN to San Marcos, TX, 30 lbs (about waht a hood weighs), and a oversize box (limited to 24"x53"x74") is $32.55 :eek: !!!! And 1-day transmit time! It's faster than freaking FedEx! I am so happy right now it's almost too good to be true. My hood is comfortably smaller than those dimensions, perfect for extra space for the packing.
Guess that's the way to ship a hood.
http://www.shipgreyhound.com and entered my information for a quote. Shipping from Rochester, MN to San Marcos, TX, 30 lbs (about waht a hood weighs), and a oversize box (limited to 24"x53"x74") is $32.55 :eek: !!!! And 1-day transmit time! It's faster than freaking FedEx! I am so happy right now it's almost too good to be true. My hood is comfortably smaller than those dimensions, perfect for extra space for the packing.
Guess that's the way to ship a hood.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Harrison Township, Mi
Re: shipping a hood? (ddn)
my hood came from New Mexico to Mi. It was shipped truck freight right to my house, but we had to make sure we were there to sign for it. If I remember correctly, it seems that was the only way we could get it shipped The seller had purchased an L-88 hood and shipped my LT1/big-block hood in the box his L88 hood came in. I don't remember what the shipping cost was.
