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philshevlin
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Posted: 03 Jan. 2013 at 9:54pm |
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I need to repay a lot of people here for their help and inspiration!
So to start with I thought I would share what seems to be a well guarded secret in the shipping world. And I have no connection to them. FASTENAL Yup. The nut and bolt place. They ship from store to store at rates that absolutely cream the competitors on large items. They apparently leave space on every truck for two pallets. The service is called 3PL (Third Party Logistics). I just shipped a complete 283 with spare parts from Vermont to Tennessee for $125. I am currently shipping 4 tires and rims from Washington state to E. Tennessee (2800 miles) for $150. I typically didn't buy big heavy items from far away because of shipping. Not anymore! The deal is, they only ship from store to store. So if its cross country it may take longer than Fedex because it may sit in a warehouse over the weekend or wait for a space on a truck if its a busy store, etc. They either require or prefer the item is secured on a pallet (I'm not sure which). If it requires a forklift, make sure both stores have one. And They insure the shipment at whatever price you declare. Again, no connection to them. I was just stoked over these last two shipments and I wanted to share with you guys. PHIL BTW here's my finished project and my next project!!! |
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hillbilly21
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INTRESTING INFO ON THE SHIPPING .I WILL HAVE TO CHECK IN ON THAT FOR SURE...THEY ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE
ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT !!! |
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I got the Willys
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Pretty good prices....for example,a few months ago I had a Chevy 153 complete engine shipped from Minnesota to western NY state. 140 bucks and that was from junkyard to junkyard using frequent commercial shipping deals.
Hey,that Model A looks pretty original... make it a traditional hot rod?
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47 CJ2A, 51 Willys PU,his and hers 99 XJ 5 speed 4x4
Willys Jeep,what the victorious US troops drove into Tokyo |
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Haines Garage
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That is some valuable info. Just to add your Jeep Looks Great
Haines Garage 5x on that one!
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philshevlin
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Yup. Trying to keep it like it was built in the 50-60's.
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garage gnome
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A lot of guys ship hit and miss engines through them. Usually between the $100-200 dollar range for a 600+lb hunk of cast iron.
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Nate
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PhillipM
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Is there a size restriction? Does it have to fit a standard pallet? How about HAZMAT?
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I got the Willys
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Nice,plan to use an early OHV like an Olds or Nailhead Buick ?.I think even a SBC dressed for the 50's looks good. Or.......flattie V-8? Or a hotted up original engine? Yeah,your Jeep looks very sharp ,are those radial tires?
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47 CJ2A, 51 Willys PU,his and hers 99 XJ 5 speed 4x4
Willys Jeep,what the victorious US troops drove into Tokyo |
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philshevlin
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Not sure. Check with them.. http://www.fastenal.com/web/en/22/third-party-logistics
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philshevlin
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Yes. TSL Radials. I opted for a '59 283 with an old weiand three deuce setup, 1960 T-10, juice brakes from a '48 F1, rear out of a 60's Bronco, a small 2-3" chop, tall/thin tires. ...minus the blue plug wires...
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jpet
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Just to let all y'all know, I checked into this. I called our local Fastenal and made the deal. I'm shipping an L134 to Madison , WI on a pallet for $105. They are picking it up tomorrow.
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Bob3b
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That's great information. I figured places like autozone did stuff like this but did not know. Ill keep that in mind. Thanks!
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I got the Willys
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philshevlin ,283 with trips and a 4 speed,very nice . I have no like for the usual auto tranny rods with billet covered crate engines. I'm putting together a Muncie 4 speed from my secret stash for a friend's Model A .It's a bit more over the top with the body draggin on the road and sky high tunnel ram...But at least it has a clutch pedal.
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47 CJ2A, 51 Willys PU,his and hers 99 XJ 5 speed 4x4
Willys Jeep,what the victorious US troops drove into Tokyo |
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jpet
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This is a pretty good deal for me:
Since Fastenal comes to our plant at least twice a week to keep our nut house full, they picked it up on site. Thanks Phil!
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philshevlin
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Good deal! And thanks IGTW!
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gproda
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just had a front clip and roll bar shipped from WA to NY.. what info am i going to have to how my local office to pick up my items ?
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jeeper50
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I found my vintage Jackman rims on facebook, the owner lives in Elko NV and I'm in GA shipped them the 2280 miles for a buck and a half $150, arrived in 3 wks. Fastenal is the way to go.
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Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
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