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Title: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: Brent Hladky #21519 on September 16, 2019, 11:59:09 PM
I am selling a number of windshields (and rear/side glass) for a fellow CLC member.  They are in their original boxes (1940s to 1960s) that all have little or no packing around the glass itself.  Where can one get boxes and packing to safely send these?  Thanks for advice.
Title: Re: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: Dan LeBlanc on September 17, 2019, 07:20:02 AM
If shipping via common carrier, you'll want to crate it.
Title: Re: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on September 18, 2019, 12:39:21 PM
I shipped lots of windshields in the past. I used special crates made from wood slats secured by wire. There were lots of gaps in the crate so the truckers can see what's in it. The crates were designed to hold the glass upright. I'm not sure if they still make those crates.
Bob
Title: Re: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: Brent Hladky #21519 on September 19, 2019, 11:44:59 PM
Thanks guys.  If someone knows where to purchases crates such as Bob mentioned, I'd love to hear about them.
Title: Re: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: Bobby B on September 19, 2019, 11:57:42 PM
Quote from: Brent Hladky #21519 on September 19, 2019, 11:44:59 PM
Thanks guys.  If someone knows where to purchases crates such as Bob mentioned, I'd love to hear about them.

Try going to a place like Safelite or your local auto glass shop and see if they have some laying around. Good Luck!
                                                         Bobby
Title: Re: Windshield Packaging for Sending
Post by: spolij on September 20, 2019, 01:50:23 PM
There are many oak pallets available for free. You could make a crate out of one of them.