Brian, if it is that close to you, it would be in best interest to go pick it up. I shipped a 70 Javelin hood from Houston to Los Angeles a few months ago, and shipping was $480. The company would later reduce it to around $200 as the buyer, who paid shipping costs, was a good customer. Regardless, with fuel prices high, many shippers are tacking 'fuel surcharges' onto larger items like hoods, fenders, and what not. I just sent a pair of fenders, this time by FedEx up to Rick Johnson in MA, shipping was $93 for the set, not bad, and I used a furniture box. If you have any furniture places in your area, or exexcise equipment places near you, go dig thru trash as you will find some really good sturdy boxes. On the hood, I used bubble wrap around all corners, and places thin foam on front outside of hood. Then I cut the box to fit the hood, using lots of tape, so it conforms to the hood itself. Never have had one damaged. Possibly cheapest way to ship it is FedEx, then UPS. Greyhoud is a possibility but a pain in the ass. Good luck, Eddie Stakes' Planet Houston AMX 713.464.8825 eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.planethoustonamx.com Email is currently HEAVY 5-12 day reply times, call if important _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com