Shipping costs for a 250 pound block?

[Joey120373]

Hi all, I have a brand spanking new BBM cast iron block that I need to get machined.
There are a few machine shops here in western Colorado that would probably do a decent job,
But I don't want a decent machine job, I want it done "perfect" . I have called around and no one has, or is Williamson no to buy a torque plate for honing it, and the one shop that I trust the most has to ship blocks out if they need alighn honed on the mains, he doesn't own a boaring bar. I'm guessing the blocks main bearing saddles are just fine, but I would like to have the option just in case.

So I'm contemplating just shipping the block to one of the fine builders on this forum, that way I know it will be done right.

So I'm wondering what the shipping costs might be from grand junction Colorado ? Just ball park so I can budget for it?

Who would you recommend to ship it with?

Thanks
Joe

[Joey120373]

*willing ..... dang spell check

[BH107]

Shouldn't be too bad to get it to Rob at Blue Oval in Denver. He helped BBM develop the block and is more than capable of doing anything you need.

[Drew Pojedinec]

You are 4 hours from Blue Oval Performance.  I'd just drive there, I don't think you'll find many FE builders than are much better than Ricky and Rob.

[Drew Pojedinec]

Holeshot Hertel beat me again....

[Joey120373]

Wow, didn't know that, thanks a ton guys.

I'll actually be working near Denver soon, I'll just load it up and take it with me.

Joe

[KMcCullah]

Joe at ASF machine in GJ speaks FE. He has FE torque plates also. He's done my Genesis block and my old 390 block a few times.

[Joey120373]

Joe at ASF machine in GJ speaks FE. He has FE torque plates also. He's done my Genesis block and my old 390 block a few times.

Face palm, I have read through your 504 high-boy build thread at least 3 times, it's one of my favorite threads. Not once did I notice that your trophy was from  Grand junction . I also recognize the pickup and pump shop in one of the photos. Sent you a PM, I'll be contacting ASF when time and work allows.

My build will be somewhat similar to yours, except I'm shooting for 527 cubes and a somewhat milder cam.

I will be getting most of the components from Blair Patric, pro port heads, rotating assembly and cam.
Guess I need to contact Blair and get the rotating assembly on its way..