Shipping a transmission.. Where can I get a approprate shipping box/crate?
02-12-2005, 09:53 AM
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Shipping a transmission.. Where can I get a approprate shipping box/crate?
I haven't found the right crate for my TKO which I want to ship ASAP.. What type of place could have a crate/box that would hold up to the weight of the tranny (110 lbs or so)???
I want to ship Fedex. They accept up to 150 lbs, so, including the box/crate, I should still be below 150 lbs..
I want to ship Fedex. They accept up to 150 lbs, so, including the box/crate, I should still be below 150 lbs..
02-12-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GDaina
Here's where to get a crate: Lumber Yard, circular saw, tape rule, Screws....some assembly required... 
I just thought of something.. Maybe Home Depot would cut it for me if I buy the wood there..
02-12-2005, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
That shipping cost would get expensive if I'd have to buy a circular saw just to ship the tranny... I have no need for one otherwise...
Maybe you can cut it with your dremel.
02-12-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by shoptek
Dont you still have the crate from your new tranny??
The tranny that I received came by truck freight...
02-12-2005, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GDaina
That they will, or find a used pallet and strap the tranny to the pallet...
02-12-2005, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by GDaina
How much does the tranny weigh? Think FedEx and UPS have a weigh limit, so your only option may be the truck
02-12-2005, 11:50 AM
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I sent my Diff to Van Steel in a cardboard box. It was a heavy duty box and I lined the bottom with another box that I cut to fit the bottom. The weight was right at around 90 pounds. The box worked great. I packed it with a lot of newspaper and the rest of the box I cut up to line the bottom. I'd call FedEx or UPS and see if you can use the pallet. Then you can find a box and attach it over the tranny/pallet. I see shipping boxes like that all the time at work.
02-12-2005, 11:52 AM
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Hi
Keisler send the TKO500 in a cartoon box by UPS overseas. Actually very thick cartoon, but the tranny was still damaged. One attachment bolt lug was dented and cracked.
I would also only considder a wooden box.
I will see my T56 the 15th Feb when I visit Seattle. Will let you know how it was crated by D&DPerformance for 200 USD shipping/handling charges from MI to WA .
Gunther
Keisler send the TKO500 in a cartoon box by UPS overseas. Actually very thick cartoon, but the tranny was still damaged. One attachment bolt lug was dented and cracked.
I would also only considder a wooden box.
I will see my T56 the 15th Feb when I visit Seattle. Will let you know how it was crated by D&DPerformance for 200 USD shipping/handling charges from MI to WA .
Gunther
02-12-2005, 02:40 PM
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Around here Home Depot gives you on cut free and other cuts are 50 cents each. Design up a box made from a 4x8 sheet of 3/8's plywood and 1x2 or 2x2's on the corner edges. Glue and nail the tranny coffin together. 
I'm assuming you don't have a VSR drill for screws either.
I'm assuming you don't have a VSR drill for screws either.
02-12-2005, 02:57 PM
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I decided to make a crate myself with a regular saw.. It's a lot of work but I can do it...
02-12-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
That shipping cost would get expensive if I'd have to buy a circular saw just to ship the tranny... I have no need for one otherwise...
I just thought of something.. Maybe Home Depot would cut it for me if I buy the wood there..
I just thought of something.. Maybe Home Depot would cut it for me if I buy the wood there..
Oliver, Have Home Depot cut to fit. Make sure you have all the numbers right, before the cutting begins. Frame it with 1x1, and screw the tranny down to a 2x4 top and bottem to keep from moving around. Use 1/4" plywood for the skin. Use screws only. No nails. My TKO came from Keisler in a heavy duty card board box straped to a peace of 1/4" plywood in the box. 
02-12-2005, 04:11 PM
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I was just at Publix, and I saw a bunch of nice heavy-duty banana boxes 
That should be within your budget
That should be within your budget
02-12-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by redvetracr
Oliver, Are you anywhere near Jacksonville?? I just sent C/F member Dennis Hendrix a trans in a HS box....
....................redvetracr
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02-12-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 82Vette'ster
Around here Home Depot gives you on cut free and other cuts are 50 cents each. Design up a box made from a 4x8 sheet of 3/8's plywood and 1x2 or 2x2's on the corner edges. Glue and nail the tranny coffin together. I'm assuming you don't have a VSR drill for screws either.
I'm assuming you don't have a VSR drill for screws either.
