Shipping a body

I've had phenomenal luck with uShip. I've used it a bunch of times to ship antiques purchased from as far away Florida. I even helped a friend use them to get an uncrated LT4 shipped from Tucson to Portland for under $200.  Basically the guy was had a job picking up an Alfa from Seattle and taking it to Sante Fe. The conversation went something like this:

Can someone get it into and out of my trailer on both ends?

Yes.

How about $200?

How about $175?

Done.

It's always been cheaper than I thought it would be and with shipper reviews on the site, I haven't had a clinker yet.

It seems that it is not only listing a 'Vehicle For Sale" that draws the ire of the SOC clan, but also asking for 'Info/Help on Shipping' that tests a few members' patience.

Kinda like the attitude the exasperated IT guy at work gives the uneducated cretins needing help with a glitch on their office computer. 

I'm just saying... 

I'm surprized a local SOCer didn't offer to meet you at airport and help you screw together a box crate for lundh and a beer.   Or strap itto and old boat trailer and SOCers could relay it across the country to you.  I'd do Pensacola FL to Atlanta GA.

Now there is an idea!

Tag team the thing across country. Each guy who hauls it autographs it somewhere inconspicuous. Photos at every hand off point.

That would be a cool thread and some of us could finally meet each other.

Where is the final destination?

Relay....I like it....Beaufort NC.

Im actually surprised this for isn't crawling with haulers. 

Every time I see this, I keep thinking about when you ask Siri how to get rid of a body. Try it :-)


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She answered ... carefully :") 

Update actually the response was by dieting . 

This place sure got quiet when someone mentioned relay....😂

Anyone want to buy a new coupe body? Seriously....

The stress of this whole deal is really beating me down......

I did put it on uship but nothing promising.....

Brock:  Where are you in Beaufort?  We lived over on Shell Point (our house actually was at the end of Shell Point) for ten years and were members of the Beaufort car club (which I hope you're a member of, too!)

Check out @AllnuttS thread - https://www.speedsterowners.co...ge-pre-a-coupe-build

He had it shipped with basic chassis to get around the crating and extra handling charge of a non-roller.  He's here in FL.  Kitman has 2 chassis alternatives.

 

Gordon, i live in Otway actually no im not a member. 

 

Wolfgang, there cheapest sub is $3k......

His car was sat on a full vw pan to roll. Not sure what that would cost $$$$$$$$$ im sure.

Im not independently wealthy if i was i would  just  buy a real one again (ive had 4 356 coupes) wish i had my last 60 back!

I have had someone on uship ask about it so we will see.......

 

Have you thought of having the body builder make it a roller if your already forced to buy the unit and feel like your going to take a major hit selling it... Just saying.

Iam Ray

Lol he wouldn't take 2 hours to build a quick crate so its VERY unlikely he would make it roll.

2 lenghts of pipe, 2 2x4s and a sheet of 1/2 plywood to for wheels some work =roller!

Remind me to never enter into a contract without provisions that are totally detailed. Unbelievable.  Maybe one of our members who lives nearby would accomodate you and would help you to get the thing crated ... then picked up.

Your idea of a "roller" is totally different from mine.  I don't believe 4 skate boards 1 either corner, make it a roller for transportation purposes.  It needs to have a basic suspension - doesn't need shocks/trans/engine - just "maypop" wheels.  Shippers will then charge slightly more for shipping since it doesn't run and has to be pushed around.

Brock B posted:

I am Ray, thought of that $450 plane ticket and $2500 u haul truck plus gas and eats....nah.

Stan Galant true im not willing to over pay for a simple crate (you dont think that it would be built like a tank as suggested above for $800 do ya?) but i did ask the seller to go get $200 worth of material ( i pay for that) and box it (2 hours of his time but he wouldnt do it).

I have quite a few time gone out of my way and crated stuff almost this big out of my own pocket just to make the sale........

Bummer.  Is the seller being difficult about returning YOUR money?  After you are finished with this deal, maybe you could post who the manufacturer is so that others could know what they are getting into before sending this seller money.

Brock, I feel for you.  I can see myself getting into your situation.  Luckily the folks here steered me into asking questions I didn't know to ask.  I would help with the tag team, but I don't think my Fiat would do well with a fiberglass body on top.

Iam Ray exactly, it was easy peazy till the first ltl fell through.

Wolfgang,  pipes would be the axles, cut 4 24" wheels from the plywood and use the 2x4s or the palett as a frame. It would make it a roller more than the furniture dollies under it now.

Todd M, im not saying you wont get what you pay for from them but be ready to pay up for shipping or go get it yourself.  

My shipping has gone from $1500 to $1800 and will probably end up at $22/2300 at the least to maybe close to $3k! (Where is the throw up emoji when you need it?)

Brock B posted:

(Where is the throw up emoji when you need it?)

Brock B posted:

Todd M, im not saying you wont get what you pay for from them but be ready to pay up for shipping or go get it yourself.  

My shipping has gone from $1500 to $1800 and will probably end up at $22/2300 at the least to maybe close to $3k! (Where is the throw up emoji when you need it?)

Yes, exactly.  And it might be helpful for folks to know that they won't get much help from this manufacturer with shipping.  No blame, just transparency and knowledge.  I am big on Caveat Emptor, and bigger on listening to those who have been there before you.  Maybe you can help a few others make more informed decisions?

Brock B posted:

Iam Ray exactly, it was easy peazy till the first ltl fell through.

Wolfgang,  pipes would be the axles, cut 4 24" wheels from the plywood and use the 2x4s or the palett as a frame. It would make it a roller more than the furniture dollies under it now.

Brock, have you seen a picture of the body on the pallet ? If that pallet does not extend beyond the dimensions of the body front and back and side to side it would be a very troublesome job to just add wood to it to make it a crate solid enough to satisfy the carrier. I feel for you, Man but this can of worms is not as easy to solve as some might think. 

Three entities come into play...the Vendor, the Carrier and You. The Carrier likely would not guarantee the shipment ( accept liability for damage ) unless the Vendor made up a very stout crate and he's sure as hell not doing that for $200 worth of pocket change. I've crated many items over the years and it's nowhere near a $200 job. 

IMRay has a good idea mentioned above. Anyone on the list near the Vendor that may be able to assist ? 

Ty calling Stewart transportation. They are the carrier for Factory five. They have cranes on truck and ship bodies all the time coast to coast. Just a thought. They go out west all the time.

A roller is defined as a  vehicle that rolls on four wheel, has a steering wheel and E brake'

Who ever you actually get to haul it tell them it's all cash COD on delivery ..this is an driver incentive 

OK well things may be looking up! I just booked a pick up on uship. The guy said he can get it this friday ! $2325 with uship insurance and their fee.  That puts me over $10 fn k deep..........but it wasn't going to work out any other way.

You're welcome LOL

Congratulations!

Excellent news, Brock.....everything worked out.  Who sold you the body ? 

David Stroud posted:

Excellent news, Brock.....everything worked out.  Who sold you the body ? 

David:

You are about the third or fourth person (including myself) to ask, and Brock doesn't seem to want to reveal the seller.

Well guys dont get to giddy just yet it hasn't been picked up yet! And its having snags....

I haven't named names as i dont want  anyone p o on that end (though i havent said anything nasty about them) $8k is a lot to have hanging out for me right now.

Good luck to you Brock. I hope this gets worked out. 

Panhandle Bob posted:

David Stroud posted:

Excellent news, Brock.....everything worked out.  Who sold you the body ? 

David:

You are about the third or fourth person (including myself) to ask, and Brock doesn't seem to want to reveal the seller.

There are four entities with coupe molds in the US:

1) Vintage (Greg Leach)

2) Special Edition/Beck (Carey Hines)

3) JPS (John Steele)

4) KitMan (Chris Kleber)

JPS and KitMan are both in San Diego. It's already been ascertained that this isn't JPS. KitMan makes it very clear on their website that they sell bodies only, not rollers, not turn-key cars.

I can be pretty slow, but I deduce by the process of elimination...

Brilliant sounds like pulp fiction 

I bow to the President's deductive reasoning abilities.

IaM-Ray posted:

Brilliant sounds like pulp fiction 

Jules: "You're calling the Wolf? DaMn, that's all you had to say!"

Stan Galant, yep and  if i understand correctly 2 (?) of those bodies are laied up in mexico...i know mine is. 

It is supposed to be dropped off at the truck companies warehouse sometime.......

I have bought and sold may cars, trucks and motorcycles , shipped some around the world and have never been so stressed out over a sale or purchase.

On Kitman's site:

"Shipping Terms: We are happy to assist in arranging shipping for your chassis kit. The customer is responsible for all crating, freight and shipping charges from San Diego, CA.  Any and alllegal disputes are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA."

Is it in the contract you sign or the bill of sale ?

Todd M thats all well and good but when the shipping is set up and you wont help load it because its not up to you and it cuts into your time and money is just not how i would do business. 

As i have stated above i have gone out of my way and in my pocket to make a sale amd load /box and crate stuff but i guess that just not how big business is done anymore. When the sale is made you are done with it.

Well hundreds here now know enough to avoid that Vendor, so much for positive word of mouth advertising.