> hi there listers,
> there was just a recent thread on shipping trannies and engines, I think
> Kai Radicke was the one....
> can someone forward me the info, I have to ship a trans for a 1600 MGA.
> If someone has done this recently, please help.
> any suggestions? do I have to build a crate, or can I just build a skid?
>
> thanks
> Kevin Richards
Hello Kevin,
Yup, I posted the frieght recommendation. It was for Forward Air,
http://www.forwardair.com (but that was for shipping a hardtop actually)
Nonetheless, that MGA gearbox can go UPS... just. Get a hold of a ton of
corrugated cardboard (like the 2" thick stuff, you'll find it at your local
Andersen Window dealer in their dumpster), or just use layer upon layer of
normal cardboard all around the gearbox and then drop it in an appropriately
sized box.
If you opt for a freight carrier, you'll most likely have to crate it (Skid with
plywood sides, will work).
Make sure to insure it!
Kai
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