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Old 01-12-2018, 11:25 AM   #1
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Default Suggestions for shipping an early Ford transmission

I need to ship a complete '35 transmission about halfway accross the USA. I've read posts here in the past describing how some folks have used plastic tubs purchased from big box stores, cut a piece of plywood for the bottom of the tub, then lashed the transmisson to the plywood and bottom of tub, by drilling holes and using several large heavy duty tie straps.
If anyone has any further details on doing this, and/or maybe another good method they have used, I would appreciate you post information here, or sending me a PM on this. Also, which postal carrier would be best to use based on time and cost involved.
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Old 01-12-2018, 12:00 PM   #2
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I have not tried "Fastenal" as a shipping method, you might check it out.
There has been Greyhound, not sure about that either.

My first thought for shipping container: lag the trans, face (front) down, to a 2x4 frame and build a 3/8" plywood box around it.

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Hello John,

When I shipped my trans to Van Pelt a few years back, I built a crate around the transmission. Drilled some holes for rope handles and it worked out good. Cheap and easy. Sent it UPS.

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Old 01-12-2018, 12:08 PM   #4
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Sir,

You might post the cities it would be coming from & going to, just in case someone is traveling along that route.

As a vehicle transporter, I do from time to time add something like an engine, trans, or body part if it is not too far out of my transport route.

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Old 01-12-2018, 12:14 PM   #5
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fastenal goes from store to store, and you dont do anything, they put it in a tub full of they're parts, or on one of they're pallets. its too easy
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Old 01-12-2018, 12:19 PM   #6
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I've shipped a trans. via FedEx. From what I gather, their prices for large, bulk items as gone through the roof since. I think I was able to do it for around $40 of actual freight and another $10 bucks in supplies, plus an hour of my time.
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Old 01-12-2018, 12:27 PM   #7
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For T5s, I have used a piece of ply for the base with blocks to level/support the trans. Strap it down, Couple of blocks under the base and a lightweight ply sides and lid.
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I shipped a complete 32 motor from SoCal (LA Area) to Jax FL via Fed Ex freight.......made sure all fluids were empty, blocked under the bell housing, strapped down to a pallet and sent it on the way!!!!! It was here in 3 days and seems to me back then (2004) it was around $100 bucks.
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You can build your own wood crate if you wish......directions are on our website. Or purchase one from us for $85.00. The ups ground generally runs a bit over $100 most anywhere in the USA. However, ups has sent out a notice to all commercial shippers (ie: us) that effective June of 2018, they’re going to start adding about $90 surcharge on any heavy shipments (over 70 lbs) to any residential deliveries. Apparently nothing gets added if we’re shipping to a commercial address like a business. So, start getting a list together of your pals who run a business in your town and plan on buying them a six pack for a favor......
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Old 01-12-2018, 01:44 PM   #10
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I have sent two motor from minn to pa they were 1000 pounds each in a shipping container 5 foot by 5 foot for 250.00 each they went Fastenal I have ship a lot of parts buy them they are the cheapest I found for big parts
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You might also consider Forward Freight if you are close to a large airport. They ship from airport to airport. They use spare baggage space in commercial airlines. They are cheap especially for large stuff. I used them to ship a 50 inch high wheel bike in a huge box across the country for cheap.
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I need to ship a complete '35 transmission about halfway accross the USA. I've read posts here in the past describing how some folks have used plastic tubs purchased from big box stores, cut a piece of plywood for the bottom of the tub, then lashed the transmisson to the plywood and bottom of tub, by drilling holes and using several large heavy duty tie straps.
If anyone has any further details on doing this, and/or maybe another good method they have used, I would appreciate you post information here, or sending me a PM on this. Also, which postal carrier would be best to use based on time and cost involved.
Thank you!!
Hey John,
I had one such trans completely destroyed by UPS years ago.
This bad experience comes back to mind when reading your inquiry.
If doing this over again, I think that I'd talk to the company who will do the shipping, about if they provide boxing for shipping. Some do and by doing so, THE company has no one to blame if item is damaged/destroyed due to boxing/packing. My case...mine was crated in wood and buffered with extra boxing. They threw it off of a truck then argued that MY packaging was the cause. Of course, insurance is good idea. Good luck
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Just got a quote from UPS on shipping a 32 lb 32 wishbone from Nebraska to Florida and it was 150.00. UPS has gone crazy, the quote from Fastenal was 40.00. I have not gotten the message from UPS about the heavy surcharge. If I were you I would build a sturdy crate and ship Fastenal.
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Bought one from a guy in the lower 48 several
Years back. We decided go go usps because of cost. So he pulled the shifter sent it in one box(two pieces of cardboard), then the tower in another, and then he built a stepped crate shape of transmission, to hold the rest. It came in under 70 lbs( I think minus the release bearing).
Turned out to be the best way to go for me.
I may even still have the crate around here somewhere.
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A gent in PA fabricated a wood crate to ship the 49 Merc O/D trans in the photo from PA to CA. I kept the crate to move the trans around after it was rebuilt. It was made from 1/2" plywood. The bottom shown in the photo anchors the bellhousing with a 2X4 screwed to the plywood and an angle brace in the front.
The back was bolted to some scrap which is screwed to the plywood. Simple yet sturdy. I used Fastenal and as I recall the shipping cost was less than $100.00 about 4 years ago. They even helped load it with their forklift when I went to pick it up.
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Thank you for all the good suggestions, really appreciated.
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X2 on Fastenal. 3 speed trans last year from Springfield Il to Anacortes Wa. 125.00. In a wood crate.
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John I’ve used a 18x18x18 box plenty of padding around the trans. Then I place it into a 20x20x20 triple wall box. Shipping cost for a trannie has never exceeded $100 through Fedex ground. I do get commercial rates but even at retail rates it’s cheap.
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You can build your own wood crate if you wish......directions are on our website. Or purchase one from us for $85.00. The ups ground generally runs a bit over $100 most anywhere in the USA. However, ups has sent out a notice to all commercial shippers (ie: us) that effective June of 2018, they’re going to start adding about $90 surcharge on any heavy shipments (over 70 lbs) to any residential deliveries. Apparently nothing gets added if we’re shipping to a commercial address like a business. So, start getting a list together of your pals who run a business in your town and plan on buying them a six pack for a favor......
You beat me to it.....HAHA....
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Find one of your friends who works @ a company that uses either Fedex or UPS. Have them ship it for you. I shipped a 40lbs plywood box all the way east coast to west coast insured for $1000 for $38 and some change. If i would have done it on my own it would have been $96 !!! UPS and FedEx bid against each other for primary shipping of a business packages.
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