> -----Original Message-----
> From: M.J.s 2nd test account [SMTP:jagvw@cs.jhu.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 7:31 PM
> To:   goeire@webtv.net; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject:      Re: Trucking Companies/Vanagon Content
>
> > I last week purchased a new 1.9 TD engine and along with the purchase
> > paid for shipping.  The engine has now arrived at Consolidated terminal
> > about 30 miles from the destination to which I paid shipping.
>
> Did you get it from the California importer? (THese engines are
> sold through several agents, but you can tell from the shipping
> label)
>
> <snip>
>
> > Since I paid for delivery to my zip code I think the trucking company is
> > responsible for delivery and safe unloading at my destination address.
>
> I got my 1.9 shipped using Consolidated also, and had the same experience.
>
> > Any/all experiences  suggestions appreciated.
>
> I drove my Westy to the terminal. They loaded it with a fork lift.
> Neighbor and I unloaded by hand. It's a lot easier to load/unload heavy
> items from the Vanagon than the (high location of) a pickup truck bed.
>
> To make loading and unloading of engines easier I have built a
> ramp next to my driveway. This way I can just push/pull engines
> in and out by hand (if needed I can do it by myself).
>
> Three of four pallets stacked and nailed together would probably
> serve the same function. The pallets can be had for free from
> shipping warehouses.
>
> Good luck,
> Martin
> --
> Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel
> Quantum 1.6l Turbo Diesel (For Sale)
>
> Martin Jagersand                 email: jagvw@hammer.cs.jhu.edu
> Computer Science Department
> Johns Hopkins University
>
>         Slow down and visit the VW diesel Westy page:
>           WWW: http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/vw
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