Trade Coral for Fence Material Delivery ?

[epon]

I'm wondering if anyone has a truck and flatbed trailer in the Champaign area that would be willing to meet me at Lowe's so I can load 17 of the 6 x 8 wood fence panels, 4x4x8 posts and crete and haul them to over by Parkland. I thought a coral trade was possible, would $50 coral value be good ? Just tossing this out there since I'm slimming down and thought it may work out for someone.

TIA

[medic29]

Paul, I have a truck and could help out; I don't have a flatbed trailer though. It would probably take us a couple of trips. When were you thinking about doing this??

[epon]

I was hoping within the next week or so. The panels hang off the side of a pickup pretty bad. Is it a full size truck that we could pull a flatbed with if we find one ?

[medic29]

Yes, it would pull a trailer without problem. How big are the panels? Could we stand them up and tie them that way?? You'd be surprised what I've hauled in this truck.

[epon]

Panels are 6 x 8 feet, maybe they can be laid on the top of the bed and strapped down ? I think if we stood them up they would be more prone to tipping over. When would you be available ? I'm off work by 5 most days and home on weekends.

[sjwalker]

hahaha I just titled my flatbed trailer today. that's funny

-Walker

[epon]

What did I miss that's so funny ?

[medic29]

I work Fri-Mon. I'm off all day Tuesday, then off for the Weekend starting Thursday. So after this weekend, my schedule is pretty flexible, I am just getting ready to start my long week for work.

[epon]

Sounds good, I can arrange with you for next week/weekend if something else doesn't pan out. I appreciate it.

[seachel71]

I can also tow a trailer if you need additional help and have access to another trailer.

[epon]

Thanks, I'd hate to have you drive from mahomet. Since it's just 17 panels I think one truck and a few trips or a trailer should work.

[ziac]

i have a 14 foot box truck and could help you out with a trip

[syrinx]

What does lowes charge for delivery anyway? I had a bunch of railroad ties delivered to a site in mahomet last week and I think it was like 45 bucks or something. Of course they laughed at the beads I was trying to trade so I had to give them cash.........

[hounddog01]

Menards has a 50.00 flat charge for intown deliveries.

[epon]

I think Lowe's charges $45 or $55 somethin like that. I think I wound up with 20 panels. ziac, how many 6x8 panels of fencing do you think the box van will hold ?

[epon]

oh and lol @ the beads comment .... did you price out the other stores for RR ties and Lowes was the best ? Just curious since I think I might be picking up a few in the future.

[syrinx]

i honestly would have to look at the invoice to see if it was lowes or menards- I don`t recall. I don`t really note the price rather who has the quality I need at the time.(I am not paying for them) I use spec railroad ties they have to be over 250lbs or more before creosote, and that is a killer on anything other than a flatbed-and I ride a sled! Unless you are doing hardcore structural stuff I would use landscape timbers in whatever size you like. Heck of a lot easier on the bod.

[epon]

landscape timbers warp, even with rebar driven in :/

[syrinx]

I don`t know we did a job last year with 6x6 or 8x8s that is supertightdave. Real ties are cool- but check the specs for real ones and it is intimidating. Hard on the chainsaw- hard on the drills and hard on the back. I do agree that green treat anything is a challange to work with twist wise, to say the least.

[ziac]

well I can get about 4 feet width of clear space in between the shelves and 14 feet length of open space I am not sure how thick the sections are but that will give you an idea of how much room i got to work with but any thing you put back there will not blow out or need to be tied down

[epon]

think it might rain this weekend ? :P

I'm guessing it will take two loads, if you're around this weekend give me a ring. I dont mind doing it in a light rain and dont expect help loading/unloading since that would suck. We can play it by ear but having the panels enclosed makes me feel a lot better than strapped to the back of a pickup.

I had a thought too, I would be willing to trade some labor for corals if anyone is interested in a back ache. They can be entire colonies also. Mainly I'm at the pulling old posts with a jack and resetting new posts stage but could also use a hand for the panels if anyone is interested. I'm just working on it after 5 on weekdays and weekends so no super rush.

Thanks

[sjwalker]

here's a thought.. insted of using people pay the $50 or rent a Uhaul

[epon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10013130#post10013130 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjwalker
here's a thought.. insted of using people pay the $50 or rent a Uhaul

Thanks once again for your helpful insight walker. Here's a thought, mind your own business. :rolleyes:

[epon]

Big Thanks to ziac for the help, as well as hcs3. Hope the corals do well for you ziac, looking forward to seeing how they change in a year.