Rear window shattered

[Dean68]

SilverBullet75, thanks so much for that Craigslist ad. I called the guy and he is going to see about shipping it via Greyhound. Or possibly Fedex or UPS.

Does anyone know the proper method for shipping a window? The guy selling said that it is oversized and he wasn't sure about what would happen because of that. He sells lots of things on Ebay and is familiar with shipping. He mentioned using lots of bubble wrap, packing peanuts... However, I want to be sure that the window gets here in one piece. It has a small chip in it on the edge and I wonder if it could be a weak point that could cause it to break more during shipping.

Any suggestions?

I didn't find any bullet and didn't have the rear defroster on. I will have to check the hinges later. I had heard some clunking recently from the back but wasn't sure what it was.

[Riff Raff]

Glad to hear SilverBullet75 was able to help with his Craigslist link. As far as shipping; perhaps consider the local "UPS Store" to pack-n-ship it. If actual UPS personnel pack-it at the local "UPS Store", then they warrant it from damage during shipment.

[JoFotoz]

X2 with Riff Raff here.....

As far as shipping; perhaps consider the local "UPS Store" to pack-n-ship it. If actual UPS personnel pack-it at the local "UPS Store", then they warrant it from damage during shipment.

Given the super cheap price ( even with the ding).....
...its a good way to go.

Alternative is a wooden exo-skeleton 'crate'....and thats a hassle.

jo

[tom4bren]

It has a small chip in it on the edge and I wonder if it could be a weak point that could cause it to break more during shipping.

Mine has a small edge chip. I have no idea how it happened but it hasn't spread (even with my jacked up hinge). I think you'll be OK.

As far as packaging for shipment ... you can use "foam in place". They use an expanding foam (like 'great stuff') in the bottom of the box, then a sheet of plastic, then the item, then another sheet of plastic, then another layer of expanding foam. It's messy to do but the item is uber-protected & perfectly clean when removed (because of the sheets of plastic).