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

cypressbog · 01-11-2018, 08:22 PM

I might be buying an NOS tailgate to flip. The seller wants to use high density foam cardboard and banding. Who knows anything about this material and it’s ability to protect the gate? Is there various thicknesses that work?

cypressbog · 01-11-2018, 08:40 PM

I protested and asked if he would wood crate it. He stated the material he uses is as strong as wood and lighter.

Rufas · 01-11-2018, 09:17 PM

My NOS tailgate was shipped in the original cardboard with bands packaging. Was shipped from Kansas to Atlanta GA. No problems.

One word of advice DO NOT SHIP UPS! I've had numerous packages and parts destroyed by them.

This was the latest package delivered by UPS. It had been crushed, bent in half and ripped open and not retaped.

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2018, 09:26 PM

Spend the extra money to package it correctly. I would have it shipped in a wooden crate. It's too valuable to risk. Fastenal had done a great job of shipping tailgates for me.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-11-2018, 09:54 PM

if your just flipping it why ship it all the way to Green Bay when you could just ship directly to the new buyer from the seller . You loose $ by shipping it all over the place along with accidental damage .

**Jcfcamaro** · 01-11-2018, 10:01 PM

Mine had a create and pink foam inside.

**Dustmaker65** · 01-11-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcfcamaro

Mine had a create and pink foam inside.

you keep posting that orange tail gate and I will give Joe your address

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2018, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

you keep posting that orange tail gate and I will give Joe your address

LOL, that's the color I need.

mdemco · 01-12-2018, 12:36 AM

I have been watching for a GMC gate for quite awhile, a board member turned me onto one a few states away. The seller was great, he did his best to pack it, but it got heavily damaged.

It needs to be crated, end of story.

Still watching for a GMC gate, sigh.

**Jcfcamaro** · 01-12-2018, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

you keep posting that orange tail gate and I will give Joe your address

Lol...

In The Ten Ring · 01-12-2018, 02:18 AM

Unless you like repairing dents, go for wood crating.

I learned this the hard way.......

Later, when a fellow board member needed something shipped to him in a crate, I built MOAC (Mother of All Crates).

In The Ten Ring · 01-12-2018, 02:23 AM

How both crates looked when done.

*Handles meant for moving around my house, those were removed when shipper arrived.

**leddzepp** · 01-12-2018, 02:59 AM

Members here have shipped tailgates with high density foam and cardboard and have reported it works very well. If you search the threads can probably be found.

01-11-2018, 08:22 PM	#1
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Shipping a Tailgate question I might be buying an NOS tailgate to flip. The seller wants to use high density foam cardboard and banding. Who knows anything about this material and it’s ability to protect the gate? Is there various thicknesses that work?

01-11-2018, 08:40 PM	#2
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question I protested and asked if he would wood crate it. He stated the material he uses is as strong as wood and lighter.

01-11-2018, 09:17 PM	#3
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 354	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question My NOS tailgate was shipped in the original cardboard with bands packaging. Was shipped from Kansas to Atlanta GA. No problems. One word of advice DO NOT SHIP UPS! I've had numerous packages and parts destroyed by them. This was the latest package delivered by UPS. It had been crushed, bent in half and ripped open and not retaped. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans RideTech 4 link rear suspension - Air Bagged on all four corners 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech EFI

01-11-2018, 09:26 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question Spend the extra money to package it correctly. I would have it shipped in a wooden crate. It's too valuable to risk. Fastenal had done a great job of shipping tailgates for me. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2018, 09:54 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question if your just flipping it why ship it all the way to Green Bay when you could just ship directly to the new buyer from the seller . You loose $ by shipping it all over the place along with accidental damage .

01-11-2018, 10:01 PM	#6
Jcfcamaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,054	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question Mine had a create and pink foam inside. Attached Images

01-12-2018, 12:36 AM	#9
mdemco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 64	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question I have been watching for a GMC gate for quite awhile, a board member turned me onto one a few states away. The seller was great, he did his best to pack it, but it got heavily damaged. It needs to be crated, end of story. Still watching for a GMC gate, sigh.

01-12-2018, 02:18 AM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question Unless you like repairing dents, go for wood crating. I learned this the hard way....... Later, when a fellow board member needed something shipped to him in a crate, I built MOAC (Mother of All Crates). Attached Images

01-12-2018, 02:23 AM	#12
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question How both crates looked when done. *Handles meant for moving around my house, those were removed when shipper arrived. Attached Images

01-12-2018, 02:59 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Shipping a Tailgate question Members here have shipped tailgates with high density foam and cardboard and have reported it works very well. If you search the threads can probably be found. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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