Need freight suggestions

[Martinbuilt]

I'm in PA, and it seems all the good sheet metal is out west.
I have found a couple promising pieces, some coupe quarters in CA, a disassembled tudor body in Colorado.
In both cases, the sellers offered to strap everything to a pallet, but that's it. Neither has any experience with freight.
I've checked YRC and u-ship for quotes, but really don't know if that's the way to go. I know it's not going to be cheap.
If you've done this before, i'd be glad to hear what your experience was.

[ronn]

try Fastenal for Colorado- they wont ship from CA


in any case, its going to be expensive. Might consider buying at Hershey in the fall........

[jeepguy1948]

I have used U-Ship twice (In Both Cases For Jeep Engines) and couldn’t be happier with the service I would definitely do again. Fastenal completely shut down their shipping for more than a year during covid and still haven’t started shipping nation wide (last I knew, nothing West of Mississippi River)

[31a]

freighter jim travels is a independent that hauls cars all across the country if you can get on his route it might be an option. You may be able to find him on this forum he post here at times

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by 31a

freighter jim travels is a independent that hauls cars all across the country if you can get on his route it might be an option. You may be able to find him on this forum he post here at times

Look Jim up under “ trulyvintage“ . He is very much a professional and very competitive. Several museums use his services. Wayne

[Gene F]

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I had an exhaust system shipped to me once via Fastenall.

[Martinbuilt]

Thanks all.
Fastenal was what my motorcycle buddies always used, but i had heard that they changed their delivery zones. I may still try them.
First stop might be to check with Jim. Maybe he's looking for something to do...
I'm grateful for the uship review.

[mhsprecher]

I have shipped many items using Greyhound. Packing is important, obviously, but I have had good luck with them. Maybe your items are too large to use them.

[d.]

I have used Fastenal many times with no issues. Parts must be on a pallet.
The best part is that the buyer pays the freight when picked up...seller just drops the pallet off at the local Fastenal store; no pre-payment by the seller.
It has been a few years, so check in with your local store for current rules.

[81ls1camaro]

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

I have shipped many items using Greyhound. Packing is important, obviously, but I have had good luck with them. Maybe your items are too large to use them.

I had someone qoute shipping on some fenders for me from greyhound. seemed pretty reasonable.

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by 81ls1camaro

I had someone qoute shipping on some fenders for me from greyhound. seemed pretty reasonable.

Last I knew Greyhound wasn't shipping anymore.
From Mr. Google:
Greyhound will end its package express shipping operations as of September 30, 2022. In conjunction with ending the service, placing an online shipment will not be available past September 15, 2022.

[Martinbuilt]

We'll see if this goes as planned, but it looks pretty promising.
I ended up on the YRC website.
I found a coupe body in Idaho. Worked out a price with the owner, he strapped it to a pallet and sent me the dimensions. No doors, my cowl is better.
Supposed to be picked up from his place, and delivered to a YRC location in Pittsburgh. I saved a couple hundred dollars over delivery to the house.
Just under $500, probably less than i would have spent on gas going after it. (Close to 3600 miles round trip.)
I'll post a review after the dust settles.

[ronn]

Ive used Greyhound as well MH, but someone on this site stated they are no longer shipping?


dont know if thats true or not........

[trulyvintage]

Thank You to those who recommended me.

Unfortunately - the odds of me transporting
a vehicle along the same route that someone
needs parts hauled on and having available
space - are pretty slim.

As a result - I usually end up transporting
only parts that accompany a vehicle I am
transporting.

It seems that whenever I post availability
to transport - no one wants anything
hauled along the route I have available.

Right now I have an empty trailer on my
way to Phoenix, AZ from Albuquerque, NM
February 14th ….

I have to pick up a vehicle for the
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in
Fairbanks, Alaska that was
purchased at Barrett Jackson and take
it up to the Seattle, Washington area.

I will be available for direct enclosed
vehicle transport from the Seattle area
around February 25th.


Jim

[rotorwrench]

Something the size of an automobile or an automobile body is always a challenge to get it shipped. Less than a truck load shipping is the backbone of commerce. There is always a way to ship stuff LTL. It either needs to be palletized well or crated in a fashion to be fork lifted or pallet jacked. LTL shippers like to deliver to areas convenient to large trucks so folks that are in urban residential areas need to arrange a drop off at a facility that can accommodate that. I've had literally tons of stuff shipped and received over the years and the price will always depend on weight and size. Knowing a good freight broker can be an advantage.

I have my own trailer for the big stuff so I go get it on my own. I've also rented trucks and trailers to retrieve things but it's a little more expensive than using my own equipment. It's mostly about convenience on which way I go with that.

I recommend joining a local chapter of a model A club. This is the best way to find things available more locally. It can pay off in having association with like minded people in your immediate area. These folks don't always advertise what they may want to sell.

[eagle]

Go to the site. Yesterdays tractors and post your needs in the hauling forum. Ive used it with very good results.

[nkaminar]

I'm with rotorwrench. If you have the time and equipment, or can rent them, doing it yourself may be the best option.

[Martinbuilt]

Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm going to check some different services, and will post what i find, in case anyone else runs into this.
As Jim pointed out, i'm trying to get something from a pretty remote location which gives me fewer options.

[ronn]

Go to the site. Yesterdays tractors and post your needs in the hauling forum. Ive used it with very good results.



I used them a couple of times, about 10 yrs ago. was reasonable. Now with gas prices up, I havent recd much call back. also, One time I was to get a tractor in FL and my hauler bought it out from under me.......... lol

[trulyvintage]

Sitting out the day in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

I am not driving into sustained 30 to 40 mph
winds out of the west ….




Jim