Joe,

If it is a manual tranny, UPS is not a problem.  Go to a box store (we have
several here in Sacramento, so I'm sure they're all over) and buy a
double-walled box.  Modify as necessary, the smaller the better.  Drain all
fluids and wrap the tranny in plastic (3 mil or thicker).  Put it in the box
and fill with styrofoam peanuts.

The more expensive option would be take the tranny to a crater for
packaging.  My local guy charges $47 to package a tranny in a double-walled
box, wood crates are more expensive.

If it is an automatic, it's too heavy for UPS.  Try Forward Air.

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of jdbs3@netzero.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:54 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas

Any suggestions on the best way to package a transmission for shipping it by
UPS cross country?   My current plans are to use a double-walled corrugated
box, and surround the transmission with Styrofoam on the sides.

Questions:

 - Where to find such a box??

 - What to fill the box with so if the box is turned over the transmission
remains immobile?

 - Would crating it be better? Of so, where to find crates for such a
thing??

All suggestions appreciated.

thanks, Joe, who wants to see it get there undamaged

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