What do all of you HAMB users do to ship car parts accross the country? Does anybody have any recommendations concerning how to ship parts that are too big, heavy, and or akward to go FedEx, UPS, or Greyhound? How would I ship something like an old Ford body, body section or a frame? I'm new to the HAMB and I like to look through the cl***ifieds to see what is for sale, particularly in the parts section but I'm clueless when it comes to knowing how to ship something from another part of the country to my home in Southern CA. If anybody has any advice I would like to hear about it.
I'm having similar problems here in Ky. Hardly anyone will ship a hood, decklid etc anymore. No one want to be responsible if it gets damaged in transit!
I do it myself I ask my wife are you up for a goose chase? And off we go had some fun times chasing down my ****.
BenD. Look him up and shoot him a PM if you need a car (Or big pile of parts) shipped. He moved a car for me, and I would call him again in a heartbeat.
I needed to price shipping a heavy piece of machinery I was considering buying. The seller suggested I call "Freight Quote" 800 232-5441. or go to: https://www.freightquote.com/Public/Home/FQ/Home.aspx I remember not liking the idea but I tried it and was surprised at how good they were. I think they work on some kind of commission but they survey several shippers and give you the best price. If you have a frame, engine or anything oversized you should try them. You'll need to give them the size, weight and zip codes.
When I got some oddball stuff to ship I always post it up on uship. It doesn't always work out, by that I mean I get the most outrageous $$$ bids sometimes, but other times, you get people who are already on that route just looking to fill space. Like the time I shipped a car from Oregon to Socal for $200. In either case, I will caution you to steer clear of the brokers on there. They can be bad news and are usually the source of the shipping nightmare stories that you hear from time to time.
www.Uship.com I had a few items shipped off that site. 50 buick bumper, 51 Merc front fenders. you just put a listing of what you want shipped, when and where too and shipping companies bid on it its the bidding gets cheaper for you = ) the lowest price wins. just make sure you check peoples ratings
I have used freightquote.com with great results for an engine. I can refer a sales contact as they must be hurting for business and keep contacting me for referrals...
greyhound has a delivery service as well. Very cheap. Just had a grill shipped from WA to NY for $50. UPS and FedEx wanted $250.
I like to use USPS for most normal packages. For stuff too big for USPS, i'd do Greyhound. I just used them for the first time to ship a fender and it was easy and cheap. $55 at Greyhound vs. $200 at UPS. Be aware, unless you pay extra for express (next bus), it's space available. So your part may sit at a terminal until there is space on a bus for it. The fender I sent from NC to GA took two days. Longer than I expected for a five hour drive, but still quicker than UPS or FedEx. Also, if you ship your item from a non computerized terminal (like a Greyhound station in a gas station or truck stop), you won't be able to track it. You'll have to call the terminals between you and the arrival point to find out where it is. I've not tried to ship stuff bigger than like a hood or doors, so I can't offer advice for the big stuff. I do know the '63 chevy truck I sold to The Netherlands went on a car hauler (rinkens) and was $500 from NC to NY/NJ. The buyer arranged all the shipping though, so I don't know much more than that.
Grey Hound shipped a roadrunner hood,,40 Ford Hood,,Transmissions,,Harley trike frames with them,,all more than resaonable cost ,,and un damaged upon arrival
I play with vintage appliances like old refrigerators, stoves, etc. I use uship.com and just paid $175 for a 600 pound stove to be shipped from Arkansas to Indy. That was really cheap I thought...considering shipping four wheels and tires to Texas costs nearly that much through UPS. Greyhound is good for shipping doors, hoods, etc, BenD, Marcy, KB Cookout, and other HAMBers are also great for big and small stuff if you have something going the same way they are. Nothing beats a good old fashioned road trip but shippers can do it faster and cheaper most of the time.
Usually the seller would take care of that.... fedex is cheapest on parts though! I suggest getting an account (discount) and just using it.
If it's something big or easily damaged, I only buy from areas I can drive to and transport myself. Limits me on some things, but I don't get bad surprises when the truck arrives.
I transport complete cars AND parts. Cars are the main objective, but if the parts are in a location that isn't completely off my beaten path then I'm happy to do it. Here's the PLUS, I'm a car guy and I know what I'm handling and treat it like it's my own when it's in my possession. Do the big carriers realize what a '32 window garnish is worth and how it should be treated OR is it just another box to them? The Hamb-O'Dex and the Alliance Vendors are here for YOU.
I used Forward Air for the shipping of a '55 Chevy hood. The shipping cost was reasonable and the hood arrived, undamaged. I know the name is Forward Air, but is actually a truck motor freight service. You could ship a body, frame, etc without any trouble. I sold my Harley Davidson Sportster on Ebay to a gentleman in Houston, Texas. I shipped it via Forward Air with no problems at all. The bike arrived in excellent condition (they have special containers for motorcycle shipping).
I ship motorcycles weekly and a few car parts through out the year. I use uship.com Its a bunch of independent guys but most have insurance and the cool thing is alot of them are older retired persons just doing it to be doing something. I just shipped 2 Harley Baggers from Tulsa to NJ for $700 for the pair! If you need help with it dont be afraid to PM me.
On bigger items through regular freight companies you can usually save a chunk of change by shipping from depot to depot instead of having it picked up and or delivered. Just about half my daughter's work day every day is spent dealing with damage claims over things her company shipped to customers via UPS Delicate items but well packed in original packages that are beat to hell on a regular basis. I've had very good luck shipping by FEDEX freight on several occasions. Not as cheap as the big dog but stuff gets there when they say it will and in good shape. Having been on the receiving end of large shipments on a daily basis in one of my former jobs I can say that how the stuff is fastened to a pallet or in a crate has a lot to do with how it gets there. Engines and transmissions need to be bolted or well strapped down in a crate that can be easily picked up with a fork lift. Sheetmetal needs to be in box that is well padded and handholds or straps on the box that guys can get a good grip on are a plus. It isn't fun when you try to move a hood box around and can't get a grip on it.
Used to be a front for DHL, now they have to farm it all out. I have had better rates as a individual from Yellow than as a premier UPS account using UPS freight. and I ship alot of ****.
Search the HAMB using 'relay' or 'shipping' You will find regular guys that transport (like me) or HAMBers that might be traveling the route you need a part/engine/body shipped ..... Right now I have room to transport parts from Dallas/Ft. Worth thru Shreveport, LA - Jackson, MS - Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA I also have room to ship parts from Atlanta, GA to Memphis, TN then across I-40 to Bakersfield, CA and up I-5 to Portland, OR I might stop in Phoenix along the way .... You can PM me or call me at (260) 570-7286 Jim ******** Hamber Hauler
I am looking to get a cowl and set of front fenders from a 1947 Chevy plus some boxed parts from Yonkers NY to Oakland CA, I could use some help trying to get a quote from u ship.
With some major flea markets coming up there are guys that will haul stuff if it is an easy pick up along the way. Bob
I bought something last week, it was able to go UPS but we got talking about bigger items. The seller said he uses Amtrak and Greyhound. Of course it has to be crated up so it doesn't get damaged. Amtrak will drop it off at the nearest depot and you have to go get it. My nearest is Port Authority in NYC. Same deal with Greyhound, but that's 5 minutes from me.
Fastenal has a shipping service that's pretty reasonable. You crate and drop at nearest fastenal store, they ship it to the nearest store and the buyer picks it up there. Check it out.
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