Shipping Recommendations

shadowgray396 · #1 05-15-2010, 11:02 AM

Hey everyone, I found a 402 CTX 70 motor for my car complete. It's in Indiana and I need to get it to Oregon. Whats the best way to have it shipped here and also cost effective?
Ray

grumpy · #2 05-15-2010, 12:10 PM

I have used a company called Forward Air. Been a while but for a 300 pound pallet it was 175 bucks.

shadowgray396 · #3 05-15-2010, 01:52 PM

What do you think a motor weighs complete?

Hank70SS · #4 05-17-2010, 06:41 AM

I think a complete BBC weighs a little over 700 lbs.

grumpy · #5 05-17-2010, 02:10 PM

closest I could find on weight was 650 lbs for a 454.

shadowgray396 · #6 05-17-2010, 06:08 PM

I owner told me it was around 750 pounds with everything on it.
Thanks for the help, I believe I have a shipping solution in the works.
Ray

Hank70SS · #7 05-17-2010, 06:50 PM

Good luck Ray, hope it works out. Is it a running engine or will it need a rebuild?

shadowgray396 · #8 05-18-2010, 08:40 AM

It was running, but will needs to be rebuilt. Next winters project. Plan to run the car with the motor it has in it this summer.
Ray

rak1 · #9 05-18-2010, 10:01 AM

Yep you are correct about 750 pounds with iron heads. I always used Forward Air or took a road trip if possible. Road trips can be good because of the freebee's the seller can have laying around but I know it's not practical sometimes. Keep us posted.