O/T? Packing large 914 parts for shipping

[ack_tm]

Can anyone provide me with suggestions as to how to go abouts packing larger 914 parts for shipping? I'm beginning to part out a 1973 914 and have no clue how to pack/ship larger items such as the bumpers, gas tanks, etc.

Any suggestions would help.

Andrew

[efeinsmith]

You can go to UPS or other carrier's web site and download their shipping limitations. One thing that will get you on large parts (especially long parts) is if the length plus the grith (think of the term circumference) exceeds some specified value, which will push the package into an "oversized" category, which costs more. And if you exceed their max size or weight, they might refuse it (but there aren't too many parts that are that heavy except for the engine).

You want your packing to prevent (or at least limit as much as possible) any shipping damage, so you'd want to use a strong box and lots of packing materials (inc. bubble wrap). And don't forget insurance. UPS automatically insures packages for $100 and charges 35 cents/$100 value over that.

And whatever shipping company you use, keep your receipt with the tracking number till the package arrives and the recipient is happy with it's condition.

[David McLaughlin]

Be awair that UPS has limitations and that Fed Ex will take larger items for a premium. Try to locate a trucking company near by. I used Yellow Freight to ship a trunk lid at the buyers request. We found out that UPS wouldn't take it and Fed Ex wanted $150 to ship. The buyer paid less than $60 although I believe he got a corperate discount by sending it to his work.

Good luck, and be prepared for the worst.


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Dave
1970 914-6 (soon GT)

[This message has been edited by David McLaughlin (edited 05-07-2001).]