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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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I found a stock hood for my '03 Z06 in Electron Blue and in like new condition for a reasonable price, only problem is it is in LA and I live in Minneapolis. Any ideas on the best way for the guy to ship it to me that won't break the bank and where he can get a good shipping box or crate for it?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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maybe from the local dealership....

I wish I knew because I have one hanging in the garage as garage art
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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I use Greyhound for things like wheels and seats. Just make sure it's well packaged. Should cost around 120 dollars.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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He should check with a freight carrier to get quotes.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Try checking with a site called uship.com or ushipit.com. I was going to use them when I was bidding on a hood on ebay, but i lost the bid.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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When I sold the stock hood off my '00, I had a box that my MCM hood came in so it wasn't an issue for me. Good idea to see if a dealership might have a box for the hood. I shipped mine using FedEx ground and they gave me one heck of a good price as a first time customer. Might have the person selling the hood check with them.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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I've tried the local GM dealerships and no help. Anyone in th e Los Angeles area just get a carbon hood and have the packaging left?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Check out uship.com Its a website where people bid for your business which can go on forever until you find the right price.
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just be prepared to recieve a damaged hood. I shipped a roof panel,with corner bolsters,shipping blankets and double boxed.They still mangaed to damage it! UPS
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