Anyone ship an engine cross country?

vintagecarlover · 10-19-2015, 09:30 AM

Got a buddy shipping an engine cross country. Anyone here ever do this and who did u use or how much did u pay? Thanks

motofoto · 10-19-2015, 09:53 AM

Check out Uship. Kinda like eBay for shipping. I've used it on some large pieces, and a couple of motorcycles. Had great shippers, and the price was excellent.

https://www.uship.com/

vintagecarlover · 10-19-2015, 10:05 AM

Moto. I've used uship too but having zero luck with that site this time around.

john walker's workshop · 10-19-2015, 10:17 AM

Yellow freight.

gomezoneill · gomezoneill's Garage

Strap the engine to a pallet then build a 2x4 frame/box around it then cover it with 3/8 plywood all screwed together.

Jesse16 · Jesse16's Garage

Yes, any big LTL shipping company will take your pallet. I rec'd 4 wheels with tires at a freight terminal. Nice that they drive it out with a fork lift and put it in your vehicle. I believe mine came via R&L but yellow is the same. Best to fully enclose it in a stout box as mentioned if any value. I'd bet $400 for that weight coast to coast. Mine was less than $200 from IL.

LakeCleElum · 10-19-2015, 11:03 AM

Nationwide Engine Freight Service: Home

They picked up the pallet at the seller's home in San Diego area. I went to a warehouse in Seattle area 3 days later and they loaded into my PU.........About $245 if I recall. Great service and communication.

Flat6pac · 10-19-2015, 11:12 AM

I use freightcenter.com, you get several quotes and way less than if you contact the individual shippers. Complete 3.0 from Cali to Rocky Mount, NC, little over $300.
Bruce

turbo owner · turbo owner's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

Yellow freight.

+++. yellow freight was by far the cheapest getting all my parts to Ollies and back.

vintagecarlover · 10-19-2015, 01:42 PM

I just got a quote from Fastenal for shipping 4 x 4 x 4' pallet and 500 lbs from Reno to South Carolina for 200.00 plus insured for 12500. For free.

Uship was 329. Before insurance

Seller was unable to deliver to shipper so a courier maybe be another chunk of cheese but I'll know tomorrow. I'll post results.

Incidentally to ship a Trans seperatly was 175 for just the 80 lb tranny. Go figure.

sixbanger · 10-19-2015, 02:02 PM

I've used forward air with good luck.

al lkosmal · 10-20-2015, 06:49 AM

I've used Engines Direct with good results. $300 up and down the West Coast.

regards,
al

patz · 10-20-2015, 07:12 AM

Forward Air, is portal to portal. No home delivery but cheap.

vintagecarlover · 10-20-2015, 08:50 AM

Working an incredible deal that included pickup. 250.00 for the engine and 75. For Trans. 2 seperate crates. This is with Fastenal and their new pilot program to pickup from loading dock or forklift. Anyone need contact info Lmk. I'm very happy

Here's the kicker. They include free insurance for 12500. If fully crated.

al lkosmal · 10-20-2015, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagecarlover

Working an incredible deal that included pickup. 250.00 for the engine and 75. For Trans. 2 seperate crates. This is with Fastenal and their new pilot program to pickup from loading dock or forklift. Anyone need contact info Lmk. I'm very happy

Here's the kicker. They include free insurance for 12500. If fully crated.

Let us know how this works out! I've heard that this is a good way to go.

regards,
al

rattlsnak · rattlsnak's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by patz

Forward Air, is portal to portal. No home delivery but cheap.

^^this..

but if you need it to your house, then go yellow freight

Patrick3000 · 10-20-2015, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagecarlover

I just got a quote from Fastenal for shipping 4 x 4 x 4' pallet and 500 lbs from Reno to South Carolina for 200.00 plus insured for 12500. For free.

Uship was 329. Before insurance

Seller was unable to deliver to shipper so a courier maybe be another chunk of cheese but I'll know tomorrow. I'll post results.

Incidentally to ship a Trans seperatly was 175 for just the 80 lb tranny. Go figure.

X2 these guys are really good

Cairo94507 · Cairo94507's Garage

Regardless of whom you choose to ship it, make sure you secure it to a strong pallet and then crate the whole thing to avoid damage. The crate for my 3.2 was a substantial shipping box made by the seller.

vintagecarlover · 10-26-2015, 07:34 PM

Fastenal shipped an the engine and Trans in 2 crates for 325 for both seperate parcels coast to coast and included 14,500 in free insurance. Will be delivered Friday. Can't wait to open that Christmas !! Fastenal also sent a sister company to pick up both crates for free At my sellers shop and dropped off at Fastenal. That's service!! This was not the norm and the pickup was part of some pilot program but it's just fantastic price. If both crates get here undamaged I'll use em forever Lmk if u want or need my reps contact info on east coast.

jdbunda · jdbunda's Garage

I just used freightorgator.com which gives you price quotes for multiple carriers, with customer star-reviews for each, and easy online booking. Shipped a motor from Atlanta to Austin via Southeast Freight for $260, picked up next day (Friday), dropped off at my house on a liftgate the following Thursday.