Joe, If it is a manual tranny, UPS is not a problem. Go to a box store (we have several here in Sacramento, so I'm sure they're all over) and buy a double-walled box. Modify as necessary, the smaller the better. Drain all fluids and wrap the tranny in plastic (3 mil or thicker). Put it in the box and fill with styrofoam peanuts. The more expensive option would be take the tranny to a crater for packaging. My local guy charges $47 to package a tranny in a double-walled box, wood crates are more expensive. If it is an automatic, it's too heavy for UPS. Try Forward Air. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of jdbs3@netzero.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas
Any suggestions on the best way to package a transmission for shipping it by UPS cross country? My current plans are to use a double-walled corrugated box, and surround the transmission with Styrofoam on the sides. Questions: - Where to find such a box?? - What to fill the box with so if the box is turned over the transmission remains immobile? - Would crating it be better? Of so, where to find crates for such a thing?? All suggestions appreciated. thanks, Joe, who wants to see it get there undamaged ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! |
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