CA Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-18-2017, 01:16 PM

Is it even practical? I just checked Fed Ex and their lowest rate to a destination in my state was $122 !

**Jcfcamaro** · 08-18-2017, 01:50 PM

I've had 2 shipped . One from Texas to Missouri about the same price. I used uni shippers both times.

*randy500* · 08-18-2017, 01:51 PM

That price seems reasonable, where is it shipping from and to.

**1968k20** · 08-18-2017, 01:52 PM

I have used fedex as well

*randy500* · 08-18-2017, 01:53 PM

I will say this, some businesses have huge shipping discounts, a friend of mine let me use his and shipping cost on a dash went from $80 to $32 or so...

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-18-2017, 01:57 PM

Ok then I will just say "Plus Shipping" and figure out a way to crate it or box it.

Now which link do I use to get the picture to show in the ad?

http://i.imgur.com/8NoB4yc.jpg

*randy500* · 08-18-2017, 02:01 PM

Ups charges 10 percent or more extra if not fully encased in cardboard. I hear wrapping with a moving blanket and then wrapping in cardboard works well.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-18-2017, 03:04 PM

Thanks Randy500, good idea.

SimonTek · 08-18-2017, 03:57 PM

Greyhound is usually cheap on shipping large items, I've had a hood shipped to me via Greyhound.

beadblaster · 08-18-2017, 04:03 PM

If you need larger parts (tailgates ect.)check summit racing for the part as they ship for free.

BLT-NT-BOT · 08-18-2017, 05:08 PM

Recently I have used Fastenal and it seemed to be about half of Fed Ex and UPS.

**72 tigger** · 08-18-2017, 06:06 PM

Greyhound and fastenal work well. 1x4 frame with 1/4" osb screwed on both sides would make a strong box. I know it's a hassle.

08-18-2017, 01:16 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Is it even practical? I just checked Fed Ex and their lowest rate to a destination in my state was $122 ! __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

08-18-2017, 01:50 PM	#2
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,051	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? I've had 2 shipped . One from Texas to Missouri about the same price. I used uni shippers both times.

08-18-2017, 01:51 PM	#3
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? That price seems reasonable, where is it shipping from and to.

08-18-2017, 01:52 PM	#4
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? I have used fedex as well __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

08-18-2017, 01:53 PM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? I will say this, some businesses have huge shipping discounts, a friend of mine let me use his and shipping cost on a dash went from $80 to $32 or so...

08-18-2017, 01:57 PM	#6
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Ok then I will just say "Plus Shipping" and figure out a way to crate it or box it. Now which link do I use to get the picture to show in the ad? http://i.imgur.com/8NoB4yc.jpg __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

08-18-2017, 02:01 PM	#7
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Ups charges 10 percent or more extra if not fully encased in cardboard. I hear wrapping with a moving blanket and then wrapping in cardboard works well.

08-18-2017, 03:04 PM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Thanks Randy500, good idea. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

08-18-2017, 03:57 PM	#9
SimonTek Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Springville, IN Posts: 7	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Greyhound is usually cheap on shipping large items, I've had a hood shipped to me via Greyhound. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C20 Longbed I-6 250, SM465

08-18-2017, 04:03 PM	#10
beadblaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Grand forks,bc Posts: 141	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? If you need larger parts (tailgates ect.)check summit racing for the part as they ship for free.

08-18-2017, 05:08 PM	#11
BLT-NT-BOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lehi,UT Posts: 804	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Recently I have used Fastenal and it seemed to be about half of Fed Ex and UPS.

08-18-2017, 06:06 PM	#12
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,217	Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate? Greyhound and fastenal work well. 1x4 frame with 1/4" osb screwed on both sides would make a strong box. I know it's a hassle.



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