Financial Distress Parts Program

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 03 Sep 2020, 23:20

matthew1 wrote: 03 Sep 2020, 23:12 I used to use the USPS flat rate box for the "Big Blue" delta link tool. That thing was heavy. It was about $15.

The FRBs are good for heavy things that don't require a huge box. Unfortunately in most cases, the large FRB is still slightly too small for most things. Exhaust manifolds, for example... too long for flat rate.

Post by **BlackBart** » 04 Sep 2020, 08:38

RickHaleParker wrote: 03 Sep 2020, 23:02 I sent a starter to the east coast USPS priority mail from Kansas. 10 lbs. Shipping was around $15.00 .

Wow. My starter USPS to CT was $57! The medium box of motor mounts and misc returns was $21. The BMW washer in a flat envelope was $1.40. I was bruised when I left!

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 04 Sep 2020, 09:05

BlackBart wrote: 04 Sep 2020, 08:38
RickHaleParker wrote: 03 Sep 2020, 23:02 I sent a starter to the east coast USPS priority mail from Kansas. 10 lbs. Shipping was around $15.00 .
Wow. My starter USPS to CT was $57! The medium box of motor mounts and misc returns was $21. The BMW washer in a flat envelope was $1.40. I was bruised when I left!

Wow, a large flat rate would have been like $18. That's crazy!

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 04 Sep 2020, 13:40

BlackBart wrote: 04 Sep 2020, 08:38 Wow. My starter USPS to CT was $57! The medium box of motor mounts and misc returns was $21. The BMW washer in a flat envelope was $1.40. I was bruised when I left!

Next time use USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate. Just go to the post office and pick the free box in the size you need. Pack and ship. You are allowed 70 lbs per package.

If some people get their way by privatizing the USPS, we will all be paying extortion rates like Black Bart.

enotslim · Post by **enotslim** » 02 Oct 2020, 11:19

I would like to donate a 1998 V70 T5 that runs fairly well, needs some work to be legal (exhaust), needs other work in general (transmission, rear bumper, rear window). It potentially is transportation and if not is probably a reasonable parts car. Is there some way to get this to the FDPP or other appropriate MVS destination? It does need to vacate my driveway sometime soon. Near Boston suburbs.

Thanks for reading.

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Oct 2020, 11:42

Thanks for the offer, enotslim. We don't have any sort of holding areas unfortunately. The best thing to do is do what you would normally.

enotslim · Post by **enotslim** » 03 Oct 2020, 09:03

Got it. Thanks.

FWIW it need suspension work (easier) not transmission work (harder).

Post by **abscate** » 05 Oct 2020, 17:16

enotslim wrote: 02 Oct 2020, 11:19 I would like to donate a 1998 V70 T5 that runs fairly well, needs some work to be legal (exhaust), needs other work in general (transmission, rear bumper, rear window). It potentially is transportation and if not is probably a reasonable parts car. Is there some way to get this to the FDPP or other appropriate MVS destination? It does need to vacate my driveway sometime soon. Near Boston suburbs.

Thanks for reading.

I’ve got space to refurb cars in eastern NY, extremes Western MA

I’ll reach out to you on PM

3carmark · Post by **3carmark** » 11 Oct 2020, 18:33

I have a 2002 v70 c.f. Parts car no transmission let me know what you need

Post by **mkc1** » 12 Oct 2020, 07:38

Seems like we have many more donors than people requesting parts, (un)fortunately.