Looking for junkyards from Minnesota to Arizona
#1
Looking for junkyards from Minnesota to Arizona
Me and a friend of mine are planning to leave the arctic tundra of Minnesota in January and head down to Arizona. We plan on checking out the auctions in Scottsdale. No you won't see us on TV bidding on the cars. The last time I went down there, we went thru Kansas and all the old cars had been crushed. We need a pair of 63 Chevy belair front fenders. Any advice on where a guy might find a rust free pair? I've been to Desert auto parts in Phoenix but figure a guy might be able to find them on the way down.
Thanks for any leads!!
Thanks for any leads!!
#2
Hey, wow am I jealous! I would love to hit Arizona yards again. I was out there in '04 and was amazed by what I saw. If only I had more time (and money!).
Anyway, the two yards that I had the most luck with were:
Desert Valley Auto Parts http://www.dvap.com/
and
Hidden Valley Auto Parts http://www.hiddenvalleyautoparts.com/
I hit some other yards too but didn't find anything and don't even remember the names. These two were that stood out above the rest.
Happy hunting!
Anyway, the two yards that I had the most luck with were:
Desert Valley Auto Parts http://www.dvap.com/
and
Hidden Valley Auto Parts http://www.hiddenvalleyautoparts.com/
I hit some other yards too but didn't find anything and don't even remember the names. These two were that stood out above the rest.
Happy hunting!
#4
76 Regency, I've been to both of those places, I guess they'll be my ace in the hole places.
Rob,
I'll be stopping in to see my Sister in San Antonio for a day or two on the way home. Do you know of anything down there?
Rob,
I'll be stopping in to see my Sister in San Antonio for a day or two on the way home. Do you know of anything down there?
#5
I went for new years back in 2003 and enjoyed it.
Be sure to brush up on your Espanol....
#7
Rob, I've been down the river walk in 98, I think I'll do it again but remember, I'm looking for junk yards!!!!
#8
#11
I'm thinking that I need to borrow my wifes phone computer thing-a-ma jiggy, and figure out how to scan for local yards on my way down.
Thanks for all the help.
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yup ! the guy says he 'should have some' , cost would be $200 to $250 each, depending on the condition. I would be willing to go there with you, just to walk around the yard again ! I been there several times, and would be willing to go there again !
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#15
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/pts/2063472279.html
This guy has a '63 Belair he is wanting to part out. The ad is only a couple of days old.
This guy has a '63 Belair he is wanting to part out. The ad is only a couple of days old.
#16
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/pts/2063472279.html
This guy has a '63 Belair he is wanting to part out. The ad is only a couple of days old.
This guy has a '63 Belair he is wanting to part out. The ad is only a couple of days old.
I'll give him a call tomorrow.
Thanks
#18
We were planning on pulling the back seat out of my 2000 Buick ultra Park Avenue to try an save some gas money. I'm thinking it'll be about 4000 miles, so at 26 mpg compared to my 01 Sierra 4X4 that'll probably average 17 mpg, we'll save $300 in fuel and ride in comfort. If we find something that won't fit we figure we can find a terminal and ship it back to MN. and still be money ahead.
I hope I don't regret driving the Buick.
I hope I don't regret driving the Buick.
#19
Take a roof rack in case you find a bumper, hood, or such. Or heck, put a whole car up there and drag it back like the Griswolds did with their 30' Christmas tree...
Got a trailer hitch? You can rent a Uhaul one way...
Got a trailer hitch? You can rent a Uhaul one way...
#20
sorry for bringing this website back.
have u guys tried this website.
http://www.car-part.com/
they already looked in the junk yard for u. whatever u are looking for it will tell u who has it, were, and what condition it is in.
have u guys tried this website.
http://www.car-part.com/
they already looked in the junk yard for u. whatever u are looking for it will tell u who has it, were, and what condition it is in.
#22
That where i found all my olds stuff and my olds is a 70.
This site is actually alot of help on older stuff because where im at in utah all the junk yards around here only have 96 and newer parts and they dont let u walk the yard. This website is where i found my seats and console and ssII wheels.
I do wish i had all the time that you guys have though. but i have a job and respnsibilities.
#23
DV has parts, and they know they have wanted parts.
Hidden Valley is just as bad.
I quit dealing with them.
Those places are exactly like a hot 19 year old girl who knows she's a 10. And all the horney guys drool all over her.
But, they are smart because they do not crush certain vehicles, they know their value.
Here are a few pic's from an unknown yard, elsewhere.
Take a guess on what the last car is.
Jim
Hidden Valley is just as bad.
I quit dealing with them.
Those places are exactly like a hot 19 year old girl who knows she's a 10. And all the horney guys drool all over her.
But, they are smart because they do not crush certain vehicles, they know their value.
Here are a few pic's from an unknown yard, elsewhere.
Take a guess on what the last car is.
Jim
Last edited by Warhead; January 14th, 2011 at 02:33 PM.
#25
Pretty close!
It was a 75 260 V-8, 5speed car.
ALL of the stick parts were removed
Clutch, pedals, flywheel, trans, shifter-everything.
Too bad.
All of these yards have heard of E-bay, BJ, and c-list. Their prices have gone up accordingly.
Jim
It was a 75 260 V-8, 5speed car.
ALL of the stick parts were removed
Clutch, pedals, flywheel, trans, shifter-everything.
Too bad.
All of these yards have heard of E-bay, BJ, and c-list. Their prices have gone up accordingly.
Jim
Last edited by Warhead; January 14th, 2011 at 03:18 PM.
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#28
Arizona auto repair can give you a good hint on that car. i heard they are very open giving good tips when someone from a repair strat needs help.
#29
This is what you need. Granted, it was printed in 1999, but it would still be an excellent resource for finding smaller yards that you might normally drive by without knowing they exist.
http://www.amazon.com/Rays-Wrecking-...2271328&sr=8-1
I've got a copy, and use it whenever I'm out on a road trip.
http://www.amazon.com/Rays-Wrecking-...2271328&sr=8-1
I've got a copy, and use it whenever I'm out on a road trip.
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