Used Auto Parts - Craigslist Versus Pick And Pull Junkyards

Well, if this doesn't work you will have to go by word of mouth. Go seek the information from historical societies or auto mechanics. They may know someone that either now were a salvage WWII vehicle is or have first hand knowledge themselves.

Have on hand 6 good quality and straight 2x4's - 8' long on hand. They can be purchased for about $2.00 each at your home improvement store. You will also need a drill with a #2 phillips head and one box of 2 1/2" course thread dry wall screws. Finally find some old 1 x lumber from your old material resource or you can use new 1x6 fence board of redwood or cedar purchased for about $2.00 per 6' board at your home improvement store. You will need 4 pieces of 1x6 - 6' long.

You can also be confident that the used auto parts you purchase will also fit perfectly on your car first time and every time. Spurious parts are known to have issues with fitment as they are only replicas of the original parts and everybody knows a copy is never as good as the original. So the question is why compromise?

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For parts that are large, some auto salvage yards will haul them for you. This is something to ask when you make the phone call. Some people will buy the entire vehicle in order to scrap it themselves. Other parts such as trunk lids, hoods, door panels, and roofs can be too large for some to haul as well. If you need them to haul it for you, ask them how much they will do it for. Make sure that you comparison shop if you feel the price is too steep. If no one else can do any better or they don't have the part, you can always call them back and tell them you will be there to make the purchase. You are not obligated the moment you make the phone call.

Especially for older cars or antique vehicles being restored, used car parts may very well be the only answer to your parts needs. You may not find any auto supply outlet with access to car parts for a '49 Studebaker pickup or a '32 Ford, but you may very well find salvage yards with cars that are being sold for parts.

I like to stop in my local store at least once a week to see what they have. Some of my best finds have been, Barilla plus pasta for.50 a box, canned beets, peas, corn, string beans and diced tomatoes for.25 a can, IAMS 4lb bags of dog food for $2 a bag,.5 liter bottles of Perrier for.25 each, Kelloggs Smart Start cereal for $1 a box, Ken's salad dressings for.25 a bottle, 10lb red potatoes for $2.

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There are several ways you can do this. You can offer to buy old cast iron radiators directly from homeowners. Putting up an ad in the paper or on the internet can help you with this. You can go to fragile auto parts. and offer to buy any old cast iron radiator they find. You can even approach buildings that are up for demolition. These old apartments are likely to have old radiators that you can use.

As part of promotional events, a parade of antique car is sometimes organized. If you have a unique one, you can offer to drive it in a parade for a small fee. It is also a good way for your antique car's engine to breath, at the same time a chance to show your pride and joy. You can also give your old car a trip at fairs and outdoor events, with fees for, say for example a five minute ride.