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bw4sale · 11-02-2010, 03:20 PM

I'm new to piecing together a project and have never done any junkyard hunting or anything. When you are looking for something specific like a certain model trans, what do you do? Do you call the junkyards around or do you have to go look? Will they be able to tell you if they have that specific part or will the just tell you if they have a vehicle it might have come in? Do you post an add on craigslist or anywhere? 70BLAZERX2 showed me Car-part.com. Are there other resources like this? I'm looking for either an NV3500 or an AX15 5-speed for my project. Thanks.

**68350** · 11-02-2010, 03:40 PM

When I go junkyarding I go in person and just ask to walk around and look. If you find some stuff, make a list and go back to the office and ask prices. I have never had luck with asking for parts. Also, be prepared for some yards to tell you that you're not allowed to look around as it's an insurance liability. Those yards don't get my business simply because I like the hunt and the satisfaction of finding parts on my own.

DorianB · 11-02-2010, 04:13 PM

I am a big fan of Pull-a-part. You can look up vehicles on the internet, and also get a listing of prices. You know exactly how much a part will cost if you can find it, and also where the vehicles are. The only real downside I see is that they don't tell you if a particular vehicle HAS the part you are looking for.. you may get there and only find a frame.

PanelDeland · 11-02-2010, 04:20 PM

^I'm with Dorian,I like Pull-a-Part because I can check without leaving the house unless there is a trucvk that intrests me that just hit the lot.I also have a GAPCO JY here,that is much like it except they haven't got the online.There is also another yard nearby but they are quite a bit higher and the yard is cluttered so bad you may not be able to get to what you see much less get it off.Some yards will bargain with you and others have half price days,all you can carry days and such.Try to keep track of those as they can save you big time.Also try to find someone to go with,two sets of eyes are better than one.

bernd · 11-02-2010, 07:04 PM

These days there seem to be lots of services online where you fill out a form and submit it, and then you'll get offers for parts rolling into your inbox over the next day or so. I think many of these services are connected with each other. I've had success with this for modern cars and trucks (15 years older or less), but haven't tried classics. There have got to be a few folks out in remote places that specialize in rust-free parts for these trucks. For example, I've dealt with the "Yota Yard" for Toyota parts and with a guy named "Boneyard Stan" (I think) for Pontiac parts.

I used to go junkyarding a lot, but with many folks being sue-happy and insurance what it is, you don't get let into a lot of yards to go poking around anymore. A friend and I once brought a camera in while looking for classic Pontiac parts and the owner had a fit. We just wanted some cool black & white shots of old junkers and looking back on it, there was probably something back there he didn't want people taking photos of.

ChevLoRay · 11-02-2010, 07:09 PM

An old man had a wrecking yard in Little Rock. He had a '23 TT Ford out front that he wouldn't sell.....so it disintegrated. He also had a Kaiser Darrin that he kept inside. He wouldn't let people go and "hunt", so the locals just picked it when he wasn't there. He knew what he had, but didn't know what was left.

bw4sale · 11-03-2010, 09:55 AM

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These days there seem to be lots of services online where you fill out a form and submit it, and then you'll get offers for parts rolling into your inbox over the next day or so.

So you know of any specific one? Can anyone recommend a specific service?

bernd · 11-03-2010, 10:28 AM

Just google for "junkyard network" or "junkyard parts" "auto parts locator", etc. I've used this service 3 times and don't remember which one I specifically used. They all seem to be connected anyway.

Good luck!

bw4sale · 11-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Ok. Thanks.

Hubscrub · 11-03-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68350

when i go junkyarding i go in person and just ask to walk around and look. If you find some stuff, make a list and go back to the office and ask prices. I have never had luck with asking for parts. Also, be prepared for some yards to tell you that you're not allowed to look around as it's an insurance liability. Those yards don't get my business simply because i like the hunt and the satisfaction of finding parts on my own.

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11-02-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	How do you hunt? I'm new to piecing together a project and have never done any junkyard hunting or anything. When you are looking for something specific like a certain model trans, what do you do? Do you call the junkyards around or do you have to go look? Will they be able to tell you if they have that specific part or will the just tell you if they have a vehicle it might have come in? Do you post an add on craigslist or anywhere? 70BLAZERX2 showed me Car-part.com. Are there other resources like this? I'm looking for either an NV3500 or an AX15 5-speed for my project. Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

11-02-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: How do you hunt? When I go junkyarding I go in person and just ask to walk around and look. If you find some stuff, make a list and go back to the office and ask prices. I have never had luck with asking for parts. Also, be prepared for some yards to tell you that you're not allowed to look around as it's an insurance liability. Those yards don't get my business simply because I like the hunt and the satisfaction of finding parts on my own. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-02-2010, 04:13 PM	#3
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: How do you hunt? I am a big fan of Pull-a-part. You can look up vehicles on the internet, and also get a listing of prices. You know exactly how much a part will cost if you can find it, and also where the vehicles are. The only real downside I see is that they don't tell you if a particular vehicle HAS the part you are looking for.. you may get there and only find a frame.

11-02-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: How do you hunt? ^I'm with Dorian,I like Pull-a-Part because I can check without leaving the house unless there is a trucvk that intrests me that just hit the lot.I also have a GAPCO JY here,that is much like it except they haven't got the online.There is also another yard nearby but they are quite a bit higher and the yard is cluttered so bad you may not be able to get to what you see much less get it off.Some yards will bargain with you and others have half price days,all you can carry days and such.Try to keep track of those as they can save you big time.Also try to find someone to go with,two sets of eyes are better than one. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 11-02-2010 at 04:21 PM.

11-02-2010, 07:04 PM	#5
bernd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Howes Cave, NY Posts: 14	Re: How do you hunt? These days there seem to be lots of services online where you fill out a form and submit it, and then you'll get offers for parts rolling into your inbox over the next day or so. I think many of these services are connected with each other. I've had success with this for modern cars and trucks (15 years older or less), but haven't tried classics. There have got to be a few folks out in remote places that specialize in rust-free parts for these trucks. For example, I've dealt with the "Yota Yard" for Toyota parts and with a guy named "Boneyard Stan" (I think) for Pontiac parts. I used to go junkyarding a lot, but with many folks being sue-happy and insurance what it is, you don't get let into a lot of yards to go poking around anymore. A friend and I once brought a camera in while looking for classic Pontiac parts and the owner had a fit. We just wanted some cool black & white shots of old junkers and looking back on it, there was probably something back there he didn't want people taking photos of.

11-02-2010, 07:09 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: How do you hunt? An old man had a wrecking yard in Little Rock. He had a '23 TT Ford out front that he wouldn't sell.....so it disintegrated. He also had a Kaiser Darrin that he kept inside. He wouldn't let people go and "hunt", so the locals just picked it when he wasn't there. He knew what he had, but didn't know what was left. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-03-2010, 10:28 AM	#8
bernd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Howes Cave, NY Posts: 14	Re: How do you hunt? Just google for "junkyard network" or "junkyard parts" "auto parts locator", etc. I've used this service 3 times and don't remember which one I specifically used. They all seem to be connected anyway. Good luck!

11-03-2010, 05:06 PM	#9
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: How do you hunt? Ok. Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half



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