350 car Mopar only junkyard considering closing

[3bbodies]

Email atozmopar@aol.com for what you need, found this on ebay and they have 350 cars, mopar only considering closing in texas. Give em some business folks and help keep them in business, or at least get parts while you can. Good luck, Jim.

 

[1badgtx]

Yeah the salvage companys are really hurtin,There is another in oregon,wildcat mopars..They are in the same boat.Talked to them about a month ago..They are crushing their stock to stay in business...They said that the repop business is also hurtin them...
Petty Blue 67 GTX

 

[bbeep69]

Thanks for the link. It just so happens I am looking for some stuff.

 

[Cranky]

Well, some of these yards are wanting an arm and a leg for the dang junk....to the point of rape. Maybe if they lowered their prices, they'd stay in business. Crushing is the easy and lame way out and doesn't take many brain cells to do....

 

[65DODGE]

Well, some of these yards are wanting an arm and a leg for the dang junk....to the point of rape. Maybe if they lowered their prices, they'd stay in business. Crushing is the easy and lame way out and doesn't take many brain cells to do....

i agree.

 

[bluefury]

Yeah the salvage companys are really hurtin,There is another in oregon,wildcat mopars..They are in the same boat.Talked to them about a month ago..They are crushing their stock to stay in business...They said that the repop business is also hurtin them...



I bought some trim pieces from Wildcat about a year ago, I got some rare parts in pretty decent condition but paid more then most sane people would.
I would think some price adjustments would be better then crushing cars.

 

[Godspeed]

I agree! People like me, when they say a junkyard might have it I wouldn't mind going to it if I was going to pay junkyard prices. I'm not building my car to put on the TV auction (you know who I mean) I'm trying to put a car together for me and family to spend more time together with other people with the same interests I know I picked the highest price manufacturer but I had one when I was 16 and my son loved it so we're going to try and finish it. Lets start trying to trade stuff instead of buying. God Bless everyone
of ya'll!!!

 

[pmsjaw]

I don't want to turn this into a political discussion, but, frankly, government regulation is killing the salvage business.
I have two good friends who are in the business, and one told me flat-out that he thinks that the government is regulating that industry to the extent that it is so that they will indeed close the doors.
Trust me, vintage salvage yards aren't getting rich.
On the other hand, late model salvage yards are getting rich because of things like aluminum rims, catalytic converters, starters, alternators, air bags, etc etc.
To say the answer is that vintage salvage yards just "lower their prices" is just, well...uninformed.

 

[65DODGE]

I don't want to turn this into a political discussion, but, frankly, government regulation is killing the salvage business.
I have two good friends who are in the business, and one told me flat-out that he thinks that the government is regulating that industry to the extent that it is so that they will indeed close the doors.
Trust me, vintage salvage yards aren't getting rich.
On the other hand, late model salvage yards are getting rich because of things like aluminum rims, catalytic converters, starters, alternators, air bags, etc etc.
To say the answer is that vintage salvage yards just "lower their prices" is just, well...uninformed.

your correct there not getting rich but some of these guys are way out of line on there prices and some are not but if prices are more in line for us hobbyist maybe they would get more of our business the majority of us in this hobby dont all have deep pockets like some do that are restoring them to sell at the auctions to turn a buck, its hard working guys like us on this site that dont have the deep pockets and have to spend there money wisely that keep a large part of this hobby going just my 2 cents.

 

[ga66mopar]

Well, some of these yards are wanting an arm and a leg for the dang junk....to the point of rape. Maybe if they lowered their prices, they'd stay in business. Crushing is the easy and lame way out and doesn't take many brain cells to do....

I agree with this also. With the prices some of these yards charge it easlier to buy it off ebay and have it shipped to your house. Plus it cost a lot of gas to run around looking for a part. I don't build my cars to sell I build mine to enjoy.

 

[Clay Dots]

Too bad a lot of salvage yards think every mopar guy has deep pockets. greed in the maket place resulted in repo makers setting up contracts for cheap out of country reproduction pieces much of what is also overpriced. You are witnessing a market correction. Treat people fairly with a good product and you will have customers. Raise the price to what only the rich can afford and you might lose your market share.
I still buy parts used and new from people who price their parts within the reach of the working man with a family to support. It is easy to see the scalpers on the web sites and on e-bay over charging for their stuff. Some will continue to suceed if they have established trust and stand behind their goods others, the flakey ones who are only in it for the fast buck will fail. :eusa_boohoo:I digress...

 

[Cranky]

I'm informed.....the successful yards handle all makes and models from all years. It's always been kinda hard to just pick a single brand and stay within certain years and make a living. You can do it tho when the economy is good and it hasn't been for some time. Some are better at it than others and some have more laws to deal with than others too. In the Houston area, many have shut their doors because of the EPA and the city zoning laws and regulations. And when a yard starts crushing everything....that's usually a death spiral. You always make more money selling parts unless scrap prices are at a premium and right now, scrap prices are at a premium. A 3500 lb car will bring 420 bucks as of last week but a well managed yard will get much more than that if the car has some decent metal on it. And if your prices are a bit lower than everybody else...why isn't that a good solution? And I said "maybe" if they lowered their prices. It sure won't hurt none. I sure don't go to the yard that charges the highest prices. The yard I go to sells their parts dirt cheap but they also handle all makes and years plus a lot of their business deals with scrap. The place is crawling with people every day of the week except Sundays. Even found a 67 Coronet there last Saturday when I hauled in a load.

 

[3bbodies]

Dismantled 1962 belvedere sedan for sale. unibody frame and floors amazingly awesome. All parts removed come with except sold the tranny. Jim 757 639 4560 thks

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[YY1]

Crushing classics is like suicide, a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

I agree on realistic pricing could lead to higher sales volume.

Wildcat quoted me $650 plus shipping for a 66 Coroner fender.

I found a super clean and straight fender six month Later at Ivester's in NC for $300.

I found the other side local for $150.

The local guy and Ivester both have money in their pocket, despite the huge price difference.

I'd also argue that scrap price currently doesn't make crushing a smart move AT ALL, considering you'll get about $50-$100 bucks for a whole car.

Price realistically, and you'll make money.

Pay more (just over, really) than scrap for a whole car, then price parts realistically.

Not too difficult.