Soliciting suggestions and sharing experiences for shipping large items (but not particularly heavy).
Recently sold 68 lower front valance and it cost the buyer several hundred dollars to ship via UPS a relatively short distance.
Plan on posting 68 KR hood and decklid with endcaps shortly and wanted to know shipping options to help buyers.
Greyhound used to be an option for items like this, haven't checked if the service is still offered.
I have used Blue Lane Freight It is division of Fastenal. Very happy with the rates and service. You can even call talk to a real person that can answer your questions and handle your needs. No home pickup or drop offs You pickup and drop off at your local Fastenal store.
You can take a stab a posting something in Appeals with to and from locations. I gave a C6 a free 300 mile ride several years ago helping out a couple people here.
The Blue Line Freight currently has restrictions. No East Coast to West Coast and vice versa. We have used them to ship engine blocks for customers.
https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight (https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight)
Last summer after cal saac meet i drove thru oregon and stopped at west coast cougar and bought a pallet full of suspension etc 500 pounds and to my surprize they shipped it by air and it was very reasonable and the airport delivered it to my door. We went to hot august nights reno the following weekend and that was a car guys dream a must do car event.
Guy that shipped my hood to me used Forward Freight. He built a 2 x 4 and plywood crate for it. Cost me $300. Arrived in perfect condition.
Thanks for the input