dgatz

Yes, you have to take the item to Fastenal. I shipped a Chrysler 6 cyl inline engine with transmission (disconnected and placed alongside the engine) + generator, & starter. Total weight including box was 735# Not only must you build a box around the engine to qualify for insurance (you state the value), both the engine and transmission must be drained of all fluids. If you don't box it up, you're on your own if something tragic happens,...like a fork-lift poking a hole in the block. From Lincoln NE to Huntsville AL it was $285. Buyer picked it up at his nearest Fastenal. I had ENGINESHIPPING.COM quote it too, and their price was $318

Hi all, Lately, a '57 Buick has come up for sale, and I was curious about the lower ball joint issue as well. Seems that I had read about it a long time ago, but just stored that tidbit away at the time. Now that this car has come up for sale, I'd like to get as much of the available information re the lower ball joint slop or play and any "documentation" for same. Years ago, I used to do State Inspections. Most any car would fail the ball-joint criteria, if you pried on them enough; no matter what brand We no longer have State Inspections, but in order to get a title transferred , the Sheriff's Office has to pass the vehicle. Who knows what he/she might know. Has anyone attempted using or adapting a more economical replacement ball-joint in these 1-year Buicks ? Is it possible? What makes them so unique ? gatz (in the US)