Finding Parts For Old Motor Homes; Rv Junkyards And Recycling
Ask a Friend--Local mechanics may do small jobs for a minimal amount of money either out of their home garage or tucked away in an unadvertised locale. Sometimes, even retirees enjoy doing this type of work at a very reasonable rate. So, ask your friends for personal recommendations. This worked for me when I moved to a different state.
Various antique auto parts are available in the market. They include; the ignition parts such as rotors, condensers, rebuilt starters, ignite gears, distributor drive gears, voltage regulators among many others. Spark plugs are also available but only by special order. The headlights, horn, transmission, fog lights, blower, and air conditioning are some of the very old relay items available in the market. They give ones car a very old feel and are available in classic or old style designs.
Most cars that are brought to salvage car auctions are those taken from insurance claims. Usually, when a car gets involved in an accident, the insurance company evaluates the damage, if repairs go beyond the value assigned by the insurance company, then it is sold to salvage car auctions.
The Penny Bid. While you may not actually be able to bid one penny at a time, the idea behind this strategy is to bid the minimum increment very quickly after your opponent bids. After a few times, your opponent may just give up, thinking that no matter what he or she bids, you will always top her. At the very least you may push the price past your opponents limit this way. Beware. I have actually had people that I was bidding against this way, come up and give me an earful for my "poor sportsmanship". People hate to lose and they hate to lose even more when it's only by a few cents.
Another, idea that struck me. Heated seats. This is actually a fairly simple idea. You can pull them from any factory-equipped car. Try the local performance car parts. Just make sure they can bench test them before you walk out the door. You'll want the thermostat control with this, which can be mounted under the tail for adjustment while riding. Basically, heated seats are no more then a heating pad element that sits under the upholstery, a top the padding. The heating elements average about 100-140 degrees F. I did a search for "Upholstery Heating Elements" and came up with some good results and even installation instructions and tutorials for various seats. Both OEM and retro fits.
Fully restored classic cars spike up in value. Because there's much more effort and money put into restoring, you can easily raise the price of the car once you decide to sell it. A perfectly restored vintage car can be valued at over a hundred grand in pro auctions.
The next technique is to be very thorough and meticulous in inspecting potential autos you want to bid on. Do not end your inspection just by looking at the auto's exterior but instead, make it a point to inspect its parts, interiors, and the engine. Many salvage cars have figured in vehicular accidents so you want to make sure that the one you pick is still in a very good condition. If possible, bring a mechanic with you when going to an auction, unless if you are very knowledgeable about vehicles.
One of the hardest things to do when it comes to vehicles is to make a correct auto diagnostics as to what might be wrong. Because of this, vehicle owners do not always know which auto parts to get and this is what prevents many people from doing DIY or do it yourself repairs on their car. When you have to hire a professional you not only spend a lot of money but you are never 100% sure that the job will be done right.
In certain online stores, images of these auto parts are also displayed. However, it is not always guaranteed that the piece you will get will exactly match the image. There are options available regarding pre-painted as well as ready-to-be-painted auto body parts. The problem in buying used auto body parts is that it is not always possible to buy one that matches the color of your car. It is better to consult your body shop before making a final decision.
