351 roller engine for sale in MN - transportation issue

I found a deal (it's listed in the classifieds right now) for a 351W roller engine and trans from a 94 e150 that I would love to get but am having trouble arranging transportation. It's a 900 mile trip each way and freight would be more than he is asking.

Any advice from those who have been in the biz longer than me on a cheap freight option for 700 pounds of steel and aluminum? If not, I think the thing is a steal at 400 bucks so go get it if you want and I'll wait for a closer deal.

I'm in the Detroit area BTW so anyone looking to unload a 351 roller block - I'm listening.

Will

Nobody has had a block or tranny shipped?

Are they just not cost effective because of the weight?
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http://www.forwardair.com/


Try this place....I hadda complete 460 PI engine and trans (875 lbs) shipped from deep into Florida to Milwaukee for $250.00.....
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Perfect. My previous best quote was $460 just to ship and these guys only want $150. The problem is the seller won't drive 3 hours one-way to get the thing to the terminal in Minneapolis. Won't even take a small fee to make the trip. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

Great info though. Thanks Dyno.


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Where is the seller located in Minnesota?
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Park Rapids. North central part of the state, maybe 100 miles south of the US/Canada border.