[66candy]

I'm thinking of buying a disk conversion set for my 66 coupe. I checked the internet and I'm planning to buy a standard SSB kit for around $ 900. But what would be the cheapest way to get this "heavy" package to the Netherlands......? I just called NPD and they estimated the shipping cost between $ 200 - 250 !!

 

[Guest]

There has got to be a cheaper way. I sent a flywheel to california from florida for $9 via fedex groud. Check out UPS and FedEx for quotes. DPD screw you really bad on thier shipping and "handling". They charged me $3.50 to ship me a air cleaner decal. Costs $0.32 via regular mail and an envelope.

 

[gary_s_289]

I have been quoted $260 to ship a set of 14" wheels to Ireland, and in about two weeks im about to pay that. I wish there was a cheaper way. If you find out anything, please let me know.

Gary

 

[Huskinhano]

Move to the states?

 

[Guest]

If you know any US Military stationed in Holland, you might be able to have it shipped US Postal Service to their APO/FPO address for a little cheaper, maybe??? That is if NPD will even ship via USPS??? My last assignment was at Ramstein AB, GE. I do know that the cost to ship USPS to an APO/FPO address doesn't cost any more than to ship within the contintal US. Just an idea.

Jason

 

[gary_s_289]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>

Move to the states?

<hr></blockquote>

Believe me, if i had somewhere to live, a garage and a job; i would be on the next plane and my Mustang on the next ship /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

Gary

 

[Dinosawnj]

I regularly send packages to Italy and Bulgaria via the USPostalService. The cost is usually 30% of UPS, FedEX or DHL.
Transit time is 5 to 7 days. Bob.

 

[jdaigle]

I just did a UPS calculator.. and they estimated around $219, USPS was about the same...

 

[gary_s_289]

To be more specific, Summit quoted me 230 dollars via DHL air freight, plus 23.95 handling fee.....

The frightening thing is, its cheaper for me to import the wheels from the USA , than just the cost of the wheels from the UK!

Gary

 

[66candy]

Well, guys thanks for all the replies. I think I wait and try to convince my girlfriend that we need to plan a holiday to the States again next year !! An extra suitcase will do the job....!!

 

[Shaun]

Firstly, isn't $900 a little high for the kit? You could get a Wilwood kit for that!

Secondly, I think your screwed postage wise. One way round it is to send it by boat. I did that with some Christmas present's I sent to England, took 8 weeks but it was way cheaper than air.

$300 for shipping... Boy, I pay around $350-$400 for a round trip flight from California to London!