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jw hash · 02-26-2021, 08:35 AM

you never know, it is worth a try. looking for a ride from the Seattle area to West Virginia one wooden box of Model A parts. 46"L X 42"W X 24"H around 240 pounds. for a decent price.

thanks John

I will ad, the box can be stood on end.

Brent, nothing would surprise me anymore.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-26-2021, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw hash

you never know, it is worth a try. looking for a ride from the Seattle area to West Virginia one wooden box of Model A parts. 46"L X 42"W X 24"H around 240 pounds. for a decent price.

thanks John

John, if it is going to West Virginia, that is a foreign country isn't it!? What about export tariffs??

Just kidding of course!!

Roger V · 02-26-2021, 10:23 AM

Did you inquire at Fastenal? Usually good rates for that type of shipment. Finding a private individual going between two specific places may be like winning the lottery. lol

1931 flamingo · 02-26-2021, 10:27 AM

I've read on a few different forums where Fastenal isn't doing that any more.
Paul in CT

Brubaker · 02-26-2021, 11:08 AM

I've shipped large parts via Greyhound, but it's been quite a while ago.

Stingray70 · 02-26-2021, 09:05 PM

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I have shipped individual crates using ABF freight. Door to door. Fair price.

nkaminar · 02-27-2021, 07:32 AM

I have shipped large boxes by 6-horse stage coach but that was quite a while ago.

Ray64 · 02-27-2021, 07:43 AM

Not funny brent east tenn. Just the same

GRutter · 02-27-2021, 08:47 AM

I recently used Fastenal to ship a large item half-way across the country, so they definitely ARE still doing it. My item was about 200 lbs and loaded on a pallet. Cost me $160. Fastenal's freight service is Blue Line Freight - you can request a quote online thru Fastenal website.

Your box should probably be strapped to a pallet to make it easier for them to handle

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-27-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I've read on a few different forums where Fastenal isn't doing that any more.
Paul in CT

Paul, my local Fastenal shut their doors late last year as a way to cut costs. Many stores are no longer using company owned trucks to ship their merchandise, so they are no longer taking LTL freight. Select stores still offer the service.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray64

Not funny brent east tenn. Just the same

......... Probably so.

Model A Ron · 02-28-2021, 08:44 PM

Good point.....I think Greyhound would be the most cost effective way to go.

Ron

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-28-2021, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Model A Ron

Good point.....I think Greyhound would be the most cost effective way to go.

Ron

Too heavy.

alexiskai · 02-28-2021, 10:08 PM

Yeah, no way Greyhound will take a 240 lb box. They don't have forklifts, it's just porters lifting things by hand.

katy · 03-01-2021, 11:40 AM

I have no personal experience w/them, but I've heard that Estes is good to deal with.

https://www.estes-express.com/

Oldbluoval · 03-02-2021, 05:50 AM

As to The Dog (Greyhound) NO! But it is too heavy
It took 7 weeks for me to receive a cabby door from Oregon (to TN)
They told me to file a loss claim when it showed. Had many stickers on it like a steamer trunk !
They only move things when spare space shows up on a bus.

02-26-2021, 08:35 AM	#1
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,323	looking for a ride you never know, it is worth a try. looking for a ride from the Seattle area to West Virginia one wooden box of Model A parts. 46"L X 42"W X 24"H around 240 pounds. for a decent price. thanks John I will ad, the box can be stood on end. Brent, nothing would surprise me anymore. Last edited by jw hash; 02-26-2021 at 09:00 AM.

02-26-2021, 10:23 AM	#3
Roger V Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,573	Re: looking for a ride Did you inquire at Fastenal? Usually good rates for that type of shipment. Finding a private individual going between two specific places may be like winning the lottery. lol

02-26-2021, 10:27 AM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 8,910	Re: looking for a ride I've read on a few different forums where Fastenal isn't doing that any more. Paul in CT

02-26-2021, 11:08 AM	#5
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 718	Re: looking for a ride I've shipped large parts via Greyhound, but it's been quite a while ago.

02-26-2021, 09:05 PM	#6
Stingray70 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Western NC Posts: 54	Re: looking for a ride Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have shipped individual crates using ABF freight. Door to door. Fair price. __________________ 1930 Standard Coupe

02-27-2021, 07:32 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 357	Re: looking for a ride I have shipped large boxes by 6-horse stage coach but that was quite a while ago. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-27-2021, 07:43 AM	#8
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 645	Re: looking for a ride Not funny brent east tenn. Just the same

02-27-2021, 08:47 AM	#9
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 246	Re: looking for a ride I recently used Fastenal to ship a large item half-way across the country, so they definitely ARE still doing it. My item was about 200 lbs and loaded on a pallet. Cost me $160. Fastenal's freight service is Blue Line Freight - you can request a quote online thru Fastenal website. Your box should probably be strapped to a pallet to make it easier for them to handle

02-28-2021, 08:44 PM	#11
Model A Ron Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 213	Re: looking for a ride Good point.....I think Greyhound would be the most cost effective way to go. Ron

02-28-2021, 10:08 PM	#13
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 1,058	Re: looking for a ride Yeah, no way Greyhound will take a 240 lb box. They don't have forklifts, it's just porters lifting things by hand.

03-01-2021, 11:40 AM	#14
katy BANNED Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,066	Re: looking for a ride I have no personal experience w/them, but I've heard that Estes is good to deal with. https://www.estes-express.com/ __________________ Play it again Sam.

03-02-2021, 05:50 AM	#15
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 1,014	Re: looking for a ride As to The Dog (Greyhound) NO! But it is too heavy It took 7 weeks for me to receive a cabby door from Oregon (to TN) They told me to file a loss claim when it showed. Had many stickers on it like a steamer trunk ! They only move things when spare space shows up on a bus.

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