Hot Rods Need advice on shipping a fender

I have a 40 Chevy fender that I recently sold to someone in the mid west. I need to find an economical, but reliable way to ship it. I've shipped all kinds of smaller items through my UPS and FEDEX accounts, but not anything this bulky. I'm sure someone here can give me some advice on the best method for shipping a large, fat fender. Someone mentioned Greyhound, but I'm not sure how that works, and need to look into it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brian

 

I used Grayhound and insured it for more than it was worth with them to hedge my bet and had no problems

 

I also used Grayhound to ship a 32 Chevy front fender. Easy and painless...

 

Ditto on Greyhound. I shipped a pair of fiberglass fenders from Texas to Chicago a while back and have even shipped engine blocks with them. In a lot of cases it can be faster than motor freight.

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Greyhound is what I used but make sure you insure it for more than it's worth,they have been known to damage parts. HRP

 

I have used Greyhound for large items....NO problems

 

Thanks. I'll look into greyhound.
How well did you box / crate the fenders to ship with Greyhound?

 

If you have a Fastenal store near you they can ship it also. Have know guys that shipped motors with them on crates for relatively cheap.

 

I put both in a great big box with scrap foam rubber and some jute carpet padfing wrapped around them. Guy emailed me and said they made the trip very well.

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Not sure how that other quote got in there..... Hmmm

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I just got these fenders a few weeks ago through Greyhound, wrapped in that foam stuff they are sitting on.

 

Thank for the info everyone. I'll contact Greyhound in the morning

 

looks like you got your answer, I shipped 2 1941 chev pickup fenders, a grill and several small parts from Seattle to the LA area by Greyhound. Had a special box made that the buyer paid for. I got there in good condition in less than 2 days.

 

Greyhound

 

Check the website http://www.shipgreyhound.com/e/pages/Home.aspx
What are your package weight and size restrictions?
The maximum weight per package is 100 pounds. The maximum dimensions that we can accommodate are 30" H x 47" W x 82" L.
That's a pretty big package as far as a fender goes. I agree with wrapping the fender in foam and suggest filling the box with styrofoam to keep it from crushing. also put twine or rope around it so that anyone handling it has good hand grips. Even if the box isn't too heavy the easier it is to handle the better it gets treated. You have bus drivers and or mini mart clerks handling it most of the time now that they don't have many regular bus stations left.
I shipped a 54 truck fender to a guy in Phoenix a couple of years ago without a problem for around 60.00 Years ago I shipped a lot of big parts I sold on Ebay that way including a 51 Merc coupe door I sent to New Jersey.

 

I've shipped fenders and even an A bed by greyhound. At that time all they required was that sharp edges be covered, they didn't even have to be boxed. After you compare prices with greyhound check here. http://www.busfreighter.com/ It'll still go by Greyhound but can be a cheaper rate.

 

I have shipped on GH; and purchased large items that were shipped on GH. Make no mistake, there is no tracking on your package and delivery times will vary from a few days to over one month. Your package will be taken off one bus and placed on another, perhaps several times. Your package will sit in far away stations until a GH employee decides it's time to move it along. I have never actually failed to have the shipment concluded, but I tell folks that it will not be delivered until you are convinced it is hopelessly lost. I would not ship very valuable items this way; but for ordinary things like old car fenders- say a few Hail Mary's at go for it!

 

Ditto Fastenal. I shipped an entire rolling vehicle (in parts) via 2 massive pallets from Oregon to Maine. Easy and comparatively cheap.

- EM

 

I've shipped many fenders and body parts using Greyhound. As far as a box, my method has been to build a skeleton/frame from 1"x 2" strapping fastened together with brads for rigidity then staple cardboard over the frame. Quick, easy and strong!
If you're doing this more than once, this is well worth the $20 investment.................................
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