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meric42 · 05-08-2023, 09:15 PM

I am looking at buying a 1938 Ford Laboratory Test Set in Wisconsin and need advise on an economical way to get it transported from there to Paramount CA for shipping on to me here in New Zealand. I am in no urgent hurry just can't justify spending a lot of $ on transport, or if anybody has, or knows of a test set for sale closer to CA that might be a better option for me cost wise.

Ken/Alabama · 05-08-2023, 09:17 PM

I’d check with Fastenal. Strap it to a pallet.

petehoovie · 05-08-2023, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by meric42

I am looking at buying a 1938 Ford Laboratory Test Set in Wisconsin and need advise on an economical way to get it transported from there to Paramount CA for shipping on to me here in New Zealand. I am in no urgent hurry just can't justify spending a lot of $ on transport, or if anybody has, or knows of a test set for sale closer to CA that might be a better option for me cost wise.

meric42 · 05-08-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

I’d check with Fastenal. Strap it to a pallet.

Thanks Ken,

I checked their website but it tells me that they don't ship between east and west zones

https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight

Lawrie · 05-09-2023, 01:12 AM

All I can tell you is get some one to build a box for it then strap that to the pallet.
Lawrie

Karl · 05-09-2023, 06:17 PM

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I looked at buying one and shipping to New Zealand and found I just couldn't justify the shipping cost . Probably the easiest way is to ship in the back of someones car container. Maybe worth talking to some one like Kiwishipping -

meric42 · 05-09-2023, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl

I looked at buying one and shipping to New Zealand and found I just couldn't justify the shipping cost . Probably the easiest way is to ship in the back of someones car container. Maybe worth talking to some one like Kiwishipping -

I already have a shipping agent in place with whom I regularly ship items that can't be posted. I will NOT EVER use Kiwishipping again. Thanks,

joe 1950 · 05-09-2023, 06:34 PM

I don’t know anything about shipping but just wanted to say what a nice old piece of equipment i’ll pass it around to my buddies see if they have a idea good luck

meric42 · 05-09-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joe 1950

I don’t know anything about shipping but just wanted to say what a nice old piece of equipment i’ll pass it around to my buddies see if they have a idea good luck

Thanks Joe, I would appreciate any help I can get.

rockfla · 05-10-2023, 08:24 AM

merc42
I have wanted that "same" machine, was even offered it at a lower than advertised price. Even here in the states, the distance I am from it AND the "potential" issues and cost of shipping it motor freight has kept me from buying it and Unfortunately I don't foresee myself heading anywhere near where it is anytime in the near OR distant future

tubman · 05-10-2023, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

merc42
I have wanted that "same" machine, was even offered it at a lower than advertised price. Even here in the states, the distance I am from it AND the "potential" issues and cost of shipping it motor freight has kept me from buying it and Unfortunately I don't foresee myself heading anywhere near where it is anytime in the near OR distant future

Where is it? I am coming from Northern Minnesota to Marathon next fall. If it's on my route and will fit in the back of a KIA Soul with the seat down

, it might work. (It's surprisingly big back there.)

meric42 · 05-10-2023, 08:38 PM

Private message sent to tubman, thanks.

meric42 · 05-10-2023, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by meric42

Private message sent to tubman, thanks.

Unfortunately that didn't work out so still hoping for some help, Thanks tubman

Scotty's 52 F3 · 05-10-2023, 10:58 PM

My daughter lives in Madison Wisconsin and I did two trips from Tucson recently. (Ram 2500 with a SnugTop) Had another coming up in June but that is on hold because of a pending surgery. Might not be until Sept?

rockfla · 05-11-2023, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

Where is it? I am coming from Northern Minnesota to Marathon next fall. If it's on my route and will fit in the back of a KIA Soul with the seat down

, it might work. (It's surprisingly big back there.)

TUBMAN
Thank you very much for the offer.....It seems as if "Meric42" already has a deal made and don't want to step on his toes.....ALSO that is a lot to work with and expect you to handle with your Kia.....I really appreciate it though!!!!

tubman · 05-11-2023, 06:42 AM

I thought that maybe it was a "bench-top" unit. I guess not.....

meric42 · 05-11-2023, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

TUBMAN
Thank you very much for the offer.....It seems as if "Meric42" already has a deal made and don't want to step on his toes.....ALSO that is a lot to work with and expect you to handle with your Kia.....I really appreciate it though!!!!

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Originally Posted by tubman

I thought that maybe it was a "bench-top" unit. I guess not.....

Thanks guys, nothing concrete in place as yet, I'm still open to any help

05-08-2023, 09:17 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set I’d check with Fastenal. Strap it to a pallet.

05-09-2023, 01:12 AM	#5
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,218	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set All I can tell you is get some one to build a box for it then strap that to the pallet. Lawrie

05-09-2023, 06:17 PM	#6
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,416	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I looked at buying one and shipping to New Zealand and found I just couldn't justify the shipping cost . Probably the easiest way is to ship in the back of someones car container. Maybe worth talking to some one like Kiwishipping - __________________ Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me.

05-09-2023, 06:34 PM	#8
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set I don’t know anything about shipping but just wanted to say what a nice old piece of equipment i’ll pass it around to my buddies see if they have a idea good luck

05-10-2023, 08:24 AM	#10
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set merc42 I have wanted that "same" machine, was even offered it at a lower than advertised price. Even here in the states, the distance I am from it AND the "potential" issues and cost of shipping it motor freight has kept me from buying it and Unfortunately I don't foresee myself heading anywhere near where it is anytime in the near OR distant future

05-10-2023, 08:38 PM	#12
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set Private message sent to tubman, thanks. __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

05-10-2023, 10:58 PM	#14
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 414	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set My daughter lives in Madison Wisconsin and I did two trips from Tucson recently. (Ram 2500 with a SnugTop) Had another coming up in June but that is on hold because of a pending surgery. Might not be until Sept?

05-11-2023, 06:42 AM	#16
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set I thought that maybe it was a "bench-top" unit. I guess not.....