Time To Sell That Car Into The Junkyard
Step 4- Take the other side and put a small amount of wood glue on base of 2x8 where you want the balluster to be attached. Turn the 2x8 upside down and drill a 1/8" hole from back of 2x8 into the through the 2x8 and into the baluster about 1/2 inch.
A French door set with the door jam (standard 60-inch set) can run $329 -- but prowl the junk yards for this... you can find a full set (usually with the jam) for as little as $60. This is the kind of thing you tell the bait boat worker to keep an eye out for and call you if he or she gets one in. Tip them well and they will call you when the "good stuff" comes in. This will save you a bundle!
To get a good look inside you will need a flashlight, so be sure to take one to the salvage yard with you. Look for excessive scaling and corrosion. If it does not look clean, then it was not well maintained.
If you don't have the time or the resources to visit car parts dealers individually try searching for vintage car parts on the internet. There are thousands of sites that sell them and you just may find the particular part that you are looking for. Most of these sites offer different types, kinds and brands of antique auto parts.
Your Retail Store. Retail auto supply chains typically have the broadest selection and the lowest prices of any of the brick and mortar retailers. Your best option for a good buy is when something is on sale; stock items will cost you the prevailing retail rate, but that is the price you pay for convenience. Overhead [buildings, labor] is high even with most national retailers.
You also have to create a versatile game plan. In real life, this is extremely important. Nothing turns the way you expect so learn to make adjustments and welcome possibilities. This game is an excellent way to start learning versatility.