Engine Shippers
 

I recall discussions in the past about good ways to ship an engine across the US. The ones who offer a crate I can drop an engine in and it will be picked up at my location........any help?.....These would be short blocks only.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Engine Shippers
 

It will much cheaper terminal to terminal if that matters. I have used ForwardAir with satisfaction many times in the past for engines, short blocks and blocks.

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I've used this site for shipping.

http://freightcenter.com/

You have to set up an account but then you can chose the best freight line to use based on price and where it's located. I've always done a terminal to terminal to save the money like Mr. Southerland said, but going to a business address has no extra delivery fee charged.

Ken Kopecky
1454 E/SA

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Terminal to Terminal is the best way, and see if they have a Loading, unloading ramp, sure helps if your picking up in a pickup truck!:cool:

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I always used Delta Air Freight but you'd have to check their rates. I'm sure they've gone up.

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We have used Freightquote.com @ 1-800-323-5441and Unishippers @ 719-502-1366. Both have handled our engine shipments with the best rates and good service. No complaints from either one. Just FYI- The need for a liftgate drives the price up quite a bit. You will have to put the engine in a box or on a stand and then attach it to a skid prior to them picking it up. I am not aware of anyone who offers the specific service that you are requesting. I'm not saying that type of service isn't available. I'm just saying I haven't heard of it being offered.

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100% on unishippers. You can also ask for extra insurance for $50 that will cover up to $10,000 if it's lost. Don't know about damaged though...

I have not used it for racing stuff, but used Unishippers 100's of times times for work.

Re: Engine Shippers
 

Belair 7548, Not sure if this is an option but i recently shipped a 4 cylinder engine complete. thru Fed ex ground took the engine in a small crate to the fed ex office weighed i think 150 lbs. sent it from Iowa to oakville Ct. one way charge was 79.00 and took 3 days ,

Neal

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Thanks all.......I believe there is a company that has a "container" (heavy duty plastic or?)where you drop an engine in it.........and ship. I sure could be wrong on this........just trying to avoid building a crate and all that jazz. I'll call RWR out here and see if they can add to the discussion.......thanks again all.

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Scribner's engine shipping cases. Nice quality stuff:


scribnerplastics.com