Need help sending trans

Robert Simpson · 12-17-2012, 12:33 PM

I need suggestions of the best way to send a auto trans? Where do you get one of those trans shipping crates? Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

Robert

hookdaddy · 12-17-2012, 12:44 PM

http://www.scribnerplastics.com/

Stock726 · 12-17-2012, 01:10 PM

X2 on the Scribner trans case. Very light but sturdy. You will be able to ship it at any FedEx or UPS store if it is under 150lbs.

My TH200 in the Scribner case weighed 129.

corky · 12-17-2012, 01:12 PM

Robert DO'NOT send it UPS ground! I did that and my M200 came back in 3 pieces,and I had a 6 month battle with the insurance co. .Corky

12-17-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by corky

Robert DO'NOT send it UPS ground! I did that and my M200 came back in 3 pieces,and I had a 6 month battle with the insurance co. .Corky

X2. I shipped a bare set of BBC cylinder heads (don't remember the exact # or application but they were a rare high dollar set) and UPS returned one to me broken in half! I told them you would have to drop it off a roof to get it to do that (they were cast iron). I had paid for the extra insurance but they never paid and I ate $1K and finally gave up. That's been 10 years and I haven't used them since. I'll walk something across the country before I'd use UPS.

cad · 12-17-2012, 02:14 PM

If you have any contacts at the local dealerships, check to see if the parts dept or shop has a trans shipping case laying around. They come in a fork-liftable, 2 pc, fitted plastic case.

Clark

RobbieRacer · 12-18-2012, 08:45 AM

UPS broke off a tail hsg for me. Rap it in plastic and band it to a pallet. have them ship it back on the same pallet. Works good.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 12-18-2012, 10:09 AM

I have cabinet shop across street I get sink cut outs and make shipping containers.
I square them up with saw and screw together w/ drywall screws.
I have shipped blocks and heads this way you can bolt or screw the contents to the box.most cabinet shops are glad to give away cut outs,I use them for all kinds of things
Mike Taylor 3601

Philip Saran · 12-18-2012, 12:43 PM

Do not use UPS, only FedEx and if you go in and set up an account (all it takes
is using your credit card) you will save 20% in shipping charges. At least that
has been my experience

Ed Wright · 12-18-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Saran

Do not use UPS, only FedEx and if you go in and set up an account (all it takes
is using your credit card) you will save 20% in shipping charges. At least that
has been my experience

I agree! We ship Fed Ex. Have several pakages per day. for many years. Never a problem. Correct about having an account also. Great service.

12-17-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 805 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Need help sending trans I need suggestions of the best way to send a auto trans? Where do you get one of those trans shipping crates? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Robert

12-17-2012, 12:44 PM	#2
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans http://www.scribnerplastics.com/ __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

12-17-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
Stock726 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 70 Likes: 24 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans X2 on the Scribner trans case. Very light but sturdy. You will be able to ship it at any FedEx or UPS store if it is under 150lbs. My TH200 in the Scribner case weighed 129.

12-17-2012, 01:12 PM	#4
corky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 232 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans Robert DO'NOT send it UPS ground! I did that and my M200 came back in 3 pieces,and I had a 6 month battle with the insurance co. .Corky

12-17-2012, 02:14 PM	#6
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans If you have any contacts at the local dealerships, check to see if the parts dept or shop has a trans shipping case laying around. They come in a fork-liftable, 2 pc, fitted plastic case. Clark

12-18-2012, 08:45 AM	#7
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans UPS broke off a tail hsg for me. Rap it in plastic and band it to a pallet. have them ship it back on the same pallet. Works good.

12-18-2012, 10:09 AM	#8
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,349 Likes: 298 Liked 248 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans I have cabinet shop across street I get sink cut outs and make shipping containers. I square them up with saw and screw together w/ drywall screws. I have shipped blocks and heads this way you can bolt or screw the contents to the box.most cabinet shops are glad to give away cut outs,I use them for all kinds of things Mike Taylor 3601

12-18-2012, 12:43 PM	#9
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 727 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Need help sending trans Do not use UPS, only FedEx and if you go in and set up an account (all it takes is using your credit card) you will save 20% in shipping charges. At least that has been my experience __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado