Shipping major drive train parts via Greyhound

#1

Next time you have some big-ass piece of metal to ship, check out Greyhound. I’m selling an e30 auto tranny and a have a prospective buyer that is 800mi. North of me. I’d heard that Greyhound can ship this sort sort of thing so I got an automated quote from their website based on 80lbs and 36" in longest dimension and it’s going to cost $88 to ship the tranny. And it’s Next Day. That’s pretty darn good.

If the buyer goes for it, I’ll strap the tranny to a small pallet and take it to the Greyhound station.

100lb limit tho.

#2

Yeah, the Hound is pretty good for that sort of thing. I’ve had some body panels shipped that way. I’ve had good luck using them.

#3

This is good to know, thanks! I guess for some reason that never would have dawned on me.

#4

Yep, I had a guy send me a transmission for my Miata via Greyhound from Wichita to Durham, and I think it was $75. He picked up a crate kit for $5 on sale somewhere. Definitely the way to go. Only downside is you have to drive to the bus station to pick it up. But well worth it for the cost savings.