Shipping a top - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jamesjones · 01-06-2004, 06:10 PM

Anyone have any ideas on how to ship a Blazer top? Money is not a huge issue so any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks
James

1970blazin · 01-06-2004, 08:14 PM

I bet a car shipping company would do it. I would recommend bolting it to some kind of frame (made out of wood or steel) so that it doesn't flex and brake. Then box it up or wrap it in cardboard or bubble wrap. Maybe even have wheels on the frame under the top so the guys could move it by pushing it around. Just my 2 cents. I haven't ever shipped a top- best way would probably be on a blazer

Diane

Dan69 step · 01-08-2004, 05:13 AM

A couple of years ago we shipped 2 trucks across country by just the members from the board pitching in and hauling them (usually for a little gas money) on their trailers when they were going in the right direction. I hauled a truck from central NE to se MO that came from Oregon and ended up in KY or GA. Another I picked up in PA that came back to NE then on to OR or WA. It can be done with a little patience and help from the board members.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-08-2004, 01:01 PM

The best way to ship the top is with a flatbed company. One that will pick it up and diliver it on the same truck. The more the top is handled the more likely it will be damaged. Where is the top at and where does it need to go? I can call a trucking company that I know that could do it pretty reasonably priced. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

LeftCoast32 · 01-08-2004, 03:38 PM

Are you buying or selling a top? I have a nice double wall top and a perfect rear hatch that I would sell. I live just north of San Diego and would sell it on a pick-up vice shipping.

jamesjones · 01-08-2004, 03:48 PM

Awsome 72Blazer. I'm in El Cajon. I was going to have the top shipped from Texas I believe. What do you want for the top? I can go pick it up no prob. Let me know.

Thanks
James

LeftCoast32 · 01-08-2004, 04:06 PM

Why dont you give me a call and you can come up and look at it. I can go 2 different ways on the top and it would be best if you could look at it. Make me a godd offer on the top with the back hatch that is on it now and then with the extra perfect back hatch. The rear hatch that is on the top now has a big aluminum support covering the hinge area and works great. If it was polished it would look great. Like I said give me on my cell (760)522-8669 it is my cell and I can be reached on it all the time.

meathead95 · 01-08-2004, 10:21 PM

i would be interested in your perfect hatch if the price is right and you could ship it after jamesjones makes up his mind

cnshoot · 01-09-2004, 12:14 AM

where is the one in texas what does it look like and price pm me

GI Blazer · 01-09-2004, 01:57 AM

I just received a top today I had shipped from near Dallas to Tucson AZ. I went through a company in Dallas they drove to the place to pick up the part.

Craters & Freighters
13510 T.I. Blvd Ste 106E
Dallas TX 75243
ph 972-680-0177
ph 817-496-5055
ph 888-671-0177
fax 972-680-0178
dallas@cratersandfreighters.com
They crate and do residential pickup and delivery.
I called over a half dozen places they had the best rate I could find. My top was crated by the seller. But the cost to ship was $386.93.

I would recommend they crate it (not sure of that cost) reason is if they crate it and it is damaged they will cover it. I was pleased with them.

cnshoot · 01-16-2004, 02:37 AM

here is how i shipped mine

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=82165

01-06-2004, 06:10 PM	#1
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Shipping a top Anyone have any ideas on how to ship a Blazer top? Money is not a huge issue so any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks James

01-06-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I bet a car shipping company would do it. I would recommend bolting it to some kind of frame (made out of wood or steel) so that it doesn't flex and brake. Then box it up or wrap it in cardboard or bubble wrap. Maybe even have wheels on the frame under the top so the guys could move it by pushing it around. Just my 2 cents. I haven't ever shipped a top- best way would probably be on a blazer Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

01-08-2004, 05:13 AM	#3
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	A couple of years ago we shipped 2 trucks across country by just the members from the board pitching in and hauling them (usually for a little gas money) on their trailers when they were going in the right direction. I hauled a truck from central NE to se MO that came from Oregon and ended up in KY or GA. Another I picked up in PA that came back to NE then on to OR or WA. It can be done with a little patience and help from the board members. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

01-08-2004, 01:01 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The best way to ship the top is with a flatbed company. One that will pick it up and diliver it on the same truck. The more the top is handled the more likely it will be damaged. Where is the top at and where does it need to go? I can call a trucking company that I know that could do it pretty reasonably priced. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-08-2004, 03:38 PM	#5
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Are you buying or selling a top? I have a nice double wall top and a perfect rear hatch that I would sell. I live just north of San Diego and would sell it on a pick-up vice shipping. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

01-08-2004, 03:48 PM	#6
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Awsome 72Blazer. I'm in El Cajon. I was going to have the top shipped from Texas I believe. What do you want for the top? I can go pick it up no prob. Let me know. Thanks James

01-08-2004, 04:06 PM	#7
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Why dont you give me a call and you can come up and look at it. I can go 2 different ways on the top and it would be best if you could look at it. Make me a godd offer on the top with the back hatch that is on it now and then with the extra perfect back hatch. The rear hatch that is on the top now has a big aluminum support covering the hinge area and works great. If it was polished it would look great. Like I said give me on my cell (760)522-8669 it is my cell and I can be reached on it all the time. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

01-08-2004, 10:21 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i would be interested in your perfect hatch if the price is right and you could ship it after jamesjones makes up his mind __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-09-2004, 12:14 AM	#9
cnshoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: minden Posts: 358	where is the one in texas what does it look like and price pm me __________________ 72 cst 2wd blazer sb soon to have tilt manual 72 gmc swb fleet 2wd bb air tilt auto 93 c/3500 crew-cab dually 03 chevy suburban LT quadrasteer c/2500 4x4

01-09-2004, 01:57 AM	#10
GI Blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson Posts: 13	I just received a top today I had shipped from near Dallas to Tucson AZ. I went through a company in Dallas they drove to the place to pick up the part. Craters & Freighters 13510 T.I. Blvd Ste 106E Dallas TX 75243 ph 972-680-0177 ph 817-496-5055 ph 888-671-0177 fax 972-680-0178 dallas@cratersandfreighters.com They crate and do residential pickup and delivery. I called over a half dozen places they had the best rate I could find. My top was crated by the seller. But the cost to ship was $386.93. I would recommend they crate it (not sure of that cost) reason is if they crate it and it is damaged they will cover it. I was pleased with them. __________________ GT

01-16-2004, 02:37 AM	#11
cnshoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: minden Posts: 358	here is how i shipped mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=82165 __________________ 72 cst 2wd blazer sb soon to have tilt manual 72 gmc swb fleet 2wd bb air tilt auto 93 c/3500 crew-cab dually 03 chevy suburban LT quadrasteer c/2500 4x4

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