Cheapest way to ship an engine?
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
If your not in a hurry post some adds at the bigger truckstops with load info and how much you are willing to pay, you may get lucky.
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
That seems very expensive... Once I inqured about shipping an engine 3500+ miles from Miami to Oregon and I got quoted $350.... $600 seems awful expensive... Get some more quotes...
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (PrarieShark)
If your not in a hurry post some adds at the bigger truckstops with load info and how much you are willing to pay, you may get lucky.
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ericshaw)
Just post your name and address at all the truck stops and you'll definately get lucky :eek: :D
good one ;) LOL...
:D :D :lol: :lol:
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
I had an engine (block and heads, no intake manifold) shipped from Texas to New Jersey for $200.
The trick was to have the engine deliverd to and picked up from the trucking company depot. If they have to come pick it up and then deliver it (to/from a residence) they charge a handsome premium.
If I remember correctly, they wanted and extra $140 to deliver it to my house. I borrowed a van and picked it up myself.
The trick was to have the engine deliverd to and picked up from the trucking company depot. If they have to come pick it up and then deliver it (to/from a residence) they charge a handsome premium.
If I remember correctly, they wanted and extra $140 to deliver it to my house. I borrowed a van and picked it up myself.
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
I paid US$300 from Eastern Canada to California plus a $100 packing charge. Loading dock to a car dealer with a forklift that could off load the engine. Weight about 700 pounds. I thought the price was fair.
George
Edit: P. S. This is the name of the trucking company.
Mr. George Mallouk
Pace Marathon Motor Lines
190 Highway no. 7 West
Unit 35A
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1A2
905-796-8200
[Modified by 999, 5:43 PM 9/5/2002]
George
Edit: P. S. This is the name of the trucking company.
Mr. George Mallouk
Pace Marathon Motor Lines
190 Highway no. 7 West
Unit 35A
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1A2
905-796-8200
[Modified by 999, 5:43 PM 9/5/2002]
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
You might want to try Greyhound Bus. They were the best deal to get my daughter's stuff from LA to the Chicago area. Not sure, but they might have weight limitations. Good idea about posting in truck stops. Those drivers most likely just pocket the cash.
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ericshaw)
If your not in a hurry post some adds at the bigger truckstops with load info and how much you are willing to pay, you may get lucky.
Just post your name and address at all the truck stops and you'll definately get lucky :eek: :D
Just post your name and address at all the truck stops and you'll definately get lucky :eek: :D
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (999)
I paid US$300 from Eastern Canada to California plus a $100 packing charge. Loading dock to a car dealer with a forklift that could off load the engine. Weight about 700 pounds. I thought the price was fair.
George
Edit: P. S. This is the name of the trucking company.
Mr. George Mallouk
Pace Marathon Motor Lines
190 Highway no. 7 West
Unit 35A
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1A2
905-796-8200
George
Edit: P. S. This is the name of the trucking company.
Mr. George Mallouk
Pace Marathon Motor Lines
190 Highway no. 7 West
Unit 35A
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1A2
905-796-8200
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Re: Cheapest way to ship an engine? (ruskus)
I wouldn't just post an ad at a truckstop.
It might read like this:
"Need to transport 350ci Chevy motor, brand new engine. Willing to pay $350 contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx
But they will see this:
Need a free brand new 350ci chevy motor and $350 cash? Take my engine and my money for free ! contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx
Kinda kidding :jester but hey, someone might just take it and never look back. :cheers:
It might read like this:
"Need to transport 350ci Chevy motor, brand new engine. Willing to pay $350 contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx
But they will see this:
Need a free brand new 350ci chevy motor and $350 cash? Take my engine and my money for free ! contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx
Kinda kidding :jester but hey, someone might just take it and never look back. :cheers:
