Shipping a complete engine ?

• Jul 29, 2021

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Okay fellas, I did a search but came up empty.

What services have any of you used to ship a complete engine ? PA to AR, carb to pan. I tried Fastenal, but their insurance threshold was too low.

I'm trying to stick with a dedicated shipper rather than the old " Is anybody going to Arkansas that could transport...." routine.

Thanks

 

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R&L Transport. Door to door liftgate service.

 

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Check with any LTL carrier, there’s plenty out there.

 

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Fastenal

edit. I see you already tried there.

I’ve used R&L to ship an engine from Ohio to California. 5 years ago. It cost me just under 500

 

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I agree used R&L years ago- sent a 273 complete hemi engine and trans to California from NY. Worked out fine.

 

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Alright, I tried R&L and came away with a quote of $1200

 

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5wndwcpe said:

Alright, I tried R&L and came away with a quote of $1200

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5wndwcpe said:

Alright, I tried R&L and came away with a quote of $1200

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That's the amount I just paid in March to ship my 69 Coronet 440 from South Dakota to Florida.
Diesel was cheaper then I know but man oh man that's a lot.

 

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Holy fuuuuuk when I did it it was $400

Build pallet overkill!! Those trailers have no suspension.

 

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At that price they really don't want to do it.

 

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5wndwcpe said:

Alright, I tried R&L and came away with a quote of $1200

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I smell a road trip?

 

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Cojohnso1 said:

I smell a road trip?

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Hahaha, not for me. I be da sella.

 

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Pallet, old tire, engine, strapped down, wrap with plastic - a lot.
Get on www.uship.com, have a look around. Find reasonable shipping.