Junkyard today...

[Hypoid]

I'm starting a chronicle of the things that catch my eye, while I enjoy the affordable hobby. Mods, feel free to move this thread.

I saw a winch at the junkyard today.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG514a.jpg

[Hypoid]

It might be a bit much for a Sammi, or a Cherokee, or a 4Runner, or a ...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG514b.jpg

:)

[Funrover]

That whole truck is cool. What yard?

[xaza]

hmmmm, that is a pto winch is it not?

[scout man]

yea, I would take that truck just to lift and move things around my place!

[Cr33p3r]

Mike was there any good parts left on that 57-60 Ford truck besides the winch? Or did you get any other pics of it?

[BLOODBANE]

Naw, Mike. That bad boy would fit on my Zuk. No Problem. I'll just run the tag axle up front.....

[The StRanger]

I need to do a Boneyard run....

[Hypoid]

I'll get more pics up after work tonight. Time to clear some snow...

[Hypoid]

Sean, I didn't know you were looking or any more '57 to '60 parts. I don't know if this has any good parts, but it sure has a bunch of levers! :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG511a.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG512a.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG515a.jpg

I usually give Jonathan (Popsgarage) a call when I go yard hopping. If I wait until I get there, I won't forget what he's looking for. ;)

He might be ready for a junkyard run himself. :)

[Cr33p3r]

Let me know when you are going again Mike, Its been awhile since I went. I assume you are meaning hydraulic levers? I need to get some of those as well as hoses.

[CS79bronco]

Hey Mike, keep an eye out for an F350 (99 1/2 & up) metric front axle too. You can go ahead & pull it for me & I'll come pick it up. lol :bowdown:

[Cr33p3r]

Now that I can see the pics its a '58 and damn that grille is in nice shape! I need to see if I can find better glass than what I have.

[Hypoid]

Hey Mike, keep an eye out for an F350 (99 1/2 & up) metric front axle too. You can go ahead & pull it for me & I'll come pick it up. lol :bowdown:Those are easy to spot, because they are missing the front drive axles. :D

I have found the occasional hen's tooth and/or Unicorn fart. I need you to PM your number, again. :)

[Hypoid]

Let me know when you are going again Mike, Its been awhile since I went. I assume you are meaning hydraulic levers? I need to get some of those as well as hoses.
When I was on the phone with Jon, he was interested in getting out again. Myself, I'd want to start early, in Aurora.

I didn't look close enough to tell if the winch is hyraulic, or shaft driven.

[CS79bronco]

That should be a PTO winch. There's a PTO lever in the cab, a brake lever & a F-N-R lever on the side, or might be clutch lever by the brake?

[Hypoid]

So much for getting out early! I'm loading the truck now, starting in Aurora. Post if you want to meet up. :)

[Hypoid]

Mike was there any good parts left on that 57-60 Ford truck besides the winch? Or did you get any other pics of it?
I got a better look yesterday: The windshield is toast, the back window is now gone, I took some close up pictures of the grill.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG535a.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG536a.jpg

The levers on the winch work just as Charles described, no detail pic of those. The PTO does drive a shaft, which drives a chain:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG532a.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG531a.jpg

I have to admit I did not pay much attention to the details of this winch when I first saw it. I was looking at the capstans on the end, wondering when and why you would use those.

[Hypoid]

There were a few other things that caught my eye.

Home built (?) bumper on a 'Sploder, made from 3/16" steel sheet.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG525a.jpg

I also saw some aftermarket springs on an XJ. :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG538a.jpg

[Clickpopboom]

Looks like good fun. I miss yard crawling. I used to go every Sunday until we moved here. Unfortunately now all of my tools are still in Idaho and I have no workspace here in CO.

[The StRanger]

Oh H3ll, Id take the Bumper

[Hypoid]

It's at the Aurora U-pull & pay.

[The StRanger]

It's at the Aurora U-pull & pay.

Youve seen my list of things
I dont know when Il have time
The one on Colfax & tower had my lockout hubs, rotors & calipers
Still havent made it down !!!

[scout man]

I bet that bumper could easily be made into a winch bumper too. Good starting platform that would take a lot of work out of the build.

[Hypoid]

Epic day at the junkyard!

Some of the people who have been on for awhile, might remember when my little truck got rear-ended.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Ranger/UPLOADS411.jpg

Last week, I saw the same year Ranger, with the same green paint, and the same (stupid!) purple pin stripe, with a really nice bed. After thinking about it for a week, and having a voucher in my pocket, I went back today. I called Popsgarage, who brought Squshiee1, we got permission to swap the beds just inside the gate. As we put the new bed on the truck, the back did not set down. I was thinking the tweaked bumper must be hanging it up...NOPE! The bed was hanging at least a foot past the bumper. I was so stoked about finding a nice bed with matching paint, that I forgot that my little Ranger is a short bed. I did not even think about the length. It was an EPIC, DUH! on my part.

Maybe I'll stay home tomorrow.:smokin:

[Popsgarage]

We only laughed a little Mike! Next time he'll remember the tape measure!

[Hypoid]

Next time he'll remember the tape measure!Or at least try to lie down in it. :lmao:

[Popsgarage]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The StRanger]

Major Sadness dude

[Popsgarage]

It was a definite bummer. Bed was pretty straight and color match was on the button. Nice thing is, it only took us about 15 minutes to remove the old bed, try the new one, put the old one back on and bolt it up. We still chuckled!

[Hypoid]

Major Sadness dudeFortune cookie say: Man who can laugh at himself, will never cease to be amused.

The upshot, is that the new voucher is good for another six months. I might trip over a money maker in that time.:)

[Popsgarage]

Sweet! Worked out good for ya. When ya get out the next couple times, keep an eye out for a Dana 44 from a 60's Chevy full size half ton.

[Hypoid]

I mighta seen one of those already...

Edit: Nope, that was a mid '70s.

[Popsgarage]

Late 60's and up ran a 10 or 12 bolt I believe.

[Cr33p3r]

Funny story there you guys!

[CS79bronco]

Good practice Mike, next time it will only take 10 minutes.

And the one after that maybe 8 minutes?

Then afer that with eyes closed?




:lmao:

[Popsgarage]

:lmao:

[The StRanger]

Good practice Mike, next time it will only take 10 minutes.

And the one after that maybe 8 minutes?

Then afer that with eyes closed?


:lmao:

Thats Phuunie right there..

[Hypoid]

Good practice Mike, next time it will only take 10 minutes.

And the one after that maybe 8 minutes?

Then afer that with eyes closed?




:lmao:Unplug the wire harness, remove three screws that hold the filler neck, remove the six Torx bolts that hold the bed to the frame, pull the tailgate to lighten it. We actually swapped the tail lights over at the yard, but yeah, I mighta done this before.

It's really nice to have help putting the bed on the frame. :)

[xaza]

Hey Mike have you seen any 8.8 Ford axles?

[Hypoid]

Hey Mike have you seen any 8.8 Ford axles?Go to the Ford section, throw a rock, it will probably hit a 'Sploder... Maybe even one with disc brakes. :)

[xaza]

Yeah I figured as much, now I just have to convince my brother he needs one.

[Hypoid]

No camera today.

I went back top look at that mid-70s truck I mentioned. It has a D-44 front, non flat top knuckles. It has 12-bolt rear, with the axles pulled out a couple inches, and the carrier sitting in the dirt, and a lunchbox locker sitting in the dirt. I don't get that!

Someone else saw the Old Man Emu springs under a Cherokee. They managed to get one leaf pack off. I expect they'll be back with a sawzall for the other pack.

In the new sets, I saw a '62, CJ-5. It's almost old as me, but, I think I've aged better. :)

I also saw a wrecked Ram 3500 4x4. It had a Cummins badge, but the engine bay was empty. It had the front and rear drive axles, they were huge. I walked away.

I saw a Ranger with a short bed, same body lines. It had a couple ripples in the sheet metal; it was white. I'll think about it....

[Cr33p3r]

Wish i had room for those flat tops but good ol' Ranger has limited room under frame for them.

[The StRanger]

Maybe even one with disc brakes. :)

All Xploder are disc rear..

[Hypoid]

All Xploder are disc rear..No, first gens (early 90s) have drums out back. Honestly, I don't know when rear disc brakes became standard equipment.

What really sparks my interest in the 'Sploders, is the leather seats with lumbar support. I think it's the '95 version that I like best. Mmmmmmmm, leather! :)

[BlueHeep]

That a neat old ford truck that body style is so cool

[BLOODBANE]

I had to make a JY run today Mike. The arm the pulls the clutch cable on my Zuk, broke this morning. Luckily my JY had what I needed (have to walk into them though and they are the farthest out). Only 10 bucks and I added a new clutch cable i had. thing feels like butter now.

[The StRanger]

No, first gens (early 90s) have drums out back. Honestly, I don't know when rear disc brakes became standard equipment.

What really sparks my interest in the 'Sploders, is the leather seats with lumbar support. I think it's the '95 version that I like best. Mmmmmmmm, leather! :)

Youre right. When Ford swaped from Bro II to Exploder thy used drom rears

[Fordguy77]

No, first gens (early 90s) have drums out back. Honestly, I don't know when rear disc brakes became standard equipment.

What really sparks my interest in the 'Sploders, is the leather seats with lumbar support. I think it's the '95 version that I like best. Mmmmmmmm, leather! :)
To the best of my Knowledge Mike, the Discs became standard as the same year of your favorite seats.

[Fordguy77]

If anyone spots the plastic cover that goes over this shift boot, and you have 10 min to snag it for me, I'll pay you triple what it cost to get it out of the yard and a small storage fee. I am converting my 91 Ranger from having an electronic transfer case, to a manual, and this is one of the only pieces i am missing. It can be found in 89-90 Bronco II, 90-91 Rangers, and 91-94 Exploders. I'll keep up my own search, but if you happen across it please let me know.
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/RenderIllustration.ashx?id=232336004&f=3&n=FOTZ7G009A

[Hypoid]

Picture no worky... :frown:

[Fordguy77]

Try this one mike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/1991%20Explorer/DSCI0017.jpg

[CS79bronco]

Is it that plastic piece that goes down over the t-case boot, Chris? I'm gonna try to make a Upull run in a couple days, last time I went they had bunches of 'sploders.

[Fordguy77]

Is it that plastic piece that goes down over the t-case boot, Chris? I'm gonna try to make a Upull run in a couple days, last time I went they had bunches of 'sploders.
It is the plastic trim piece that goes around the shift boot, however on the vehicles with a 5 spd it goes around both the transmission and the tcase. This is what is makes it harder to find, as so many rigs of this era had automatics, or were equipped with the electric tcase.

[Hypoid]

It can be found in 89-90 Bronco II, 90-91 Rangers, and 91-94 Exploders.Keeeeeeeeerap, you don't ask for much!!!!!!!!!! :p

I wrote down the models and years you listed, and the location at each yard. There were two that were missing the shifter boots. I started thinking, "Damn! Why not an '87 or an '88? Do 'Sploders even have manual transmissions????????????"

[Hypoid]

After leaving the Aurora U-Pull, I ran into a place that opened just next door. It is called Cars & Parts, open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The cashier could not tell me the weekend hours, I think he got in trouble for letting me in.

It did not take long for me to run through the inventory, but, SCORE!!!!! You owe me five bucks. :D

[Fordguy77]

After leaving the Aurora U-Pull, I ran into a place that opened just next door. It is called Cars & Parts, open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The cashier could not tell me the weekend hours, I think he got in trouble for letting me in.

It did not take long for me to run through the inventory, but, SCORE!!!!! You owe me five bucks. :D
Thanks Mike! I'll send you a pm. Means a lot! I've had hell trying to find one.

[Hypoid]

There were a few other goodies. I saw an NP 203 under a Ford. I saw a couple full size waggys, one had a D-44 under the rear, the other had a D-44 DS-drop under the front. There were a few other items that will be for sale very soon. :D

[Hypoid]

I had to take a picture of this. I never ran one, but from what I've read, some people have an affinity for them.

[CS79bronco]

Is that the old Q-jet? Glad you found that boot for Chris, I never made it to the JY this week. Still looking for the elusive metric D60 for cheap, none of the 3 U-pulls has any 99 up F350s right now. May have to settle for a D50.

[Hypoid]

I'm pretty sure that is one of them-thar Carter Thermo Quads. All the F-350s in the yard today were 2-wheel drive.

[xaza]

did you pull those louviers? I been needing some.

[Hypoid]

Yup, those are "in hand." :)

I saw a set of the SRT vents. I don't know what they are worth, but I want to go back...

[Popsgarage]

I saw a couple full size waggys, one had a D-44 under the rear,

What was the wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface length Mike?

[Hypoid]

Jon, I had to do some reading on the interwebz, but the '80s axles from a 4-door are said to be slightly narrower than an XJ axle (58-1/2"). That sounds screwy, but it is what I remembered from other people's projects as well.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1056642

I have to admit, it does look easy... :)

[Popsgarage]

Leaf Spring 'Manche!!!!!!!! Way cool!!!!!!!!!

[The StRanger]

That old school !

[Popsgarage]

I've seen several Cherokee's done that way but never a Comanche. Really old school!

[Hypoid]

Good hunting this past weekend... :)


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG565a.jpg

I was puzzled by some wierd thing I saw mounted to a hub.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG563a.jpg

When I got to the other side of the truck, the lights came on... :rolleyes:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG564a.jpg

[xaza]

Hey Mike, are u using both sets of louvers you got this last week?

[Hypoid]

What was the wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface length Mike?I saw a '71 Travelall in the drain shop at LKQ-Western. I don't know what the WMS measurements are, but I know IH used Dana axles. :)

[Popsgarage]

To narrow.

[88Toy]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/PARTSDOG564a.jpg


it's all coming to me...a rock ring, double headlock, yeah, baby!

Cool looking wheel

[Hypoid]

it's all coming to me...a rock ring, double headlock, yeah, baby!

Cool looking wheelLOL I saw a "slapper bar" mounted backwards on a Cherokee. It took about 30 seconds for me to realize they were trying to do something about sagging springs, not axle wrap. :lmao:

Today, the interwebz lied to me. I went looking for an '84 Lebaron, hoping to harvest more hood vents. What I found was something of a surprise! I might keep this one. :)

[Popsgarage]

Now that's a hood vent!

[Hypoid]

With it's own drain pan! It looks super easy to adapt to an XJ or MJ.

I'll have more to add after tomorrow. ;)

[xaza]

looks like I am heading to the JY today. I know there is a yard off Santa Fe right by me but have never been there, what's the name and address?

[Hypoid]

http://coloradoautoandparts.com/ Looks like they are closed today.

I'll be heading out in another hour or so.

[glacierpaul]

I am in need of an exhaust manifold for my 1990 YJ, saw they have a 89 and 91 should be the same huh?

[Hypoid]

I am in need of an exhaust manifold for my 1990 YJ, saw they have a 89 and 91 should be the same huh?I don't know Paul. If I want to check something from home, I'll find the part and application on Advance Auto's website. When I want to see if another year fits, I add that year vehicle to my garage.

If I'm goint to the yards anyway, I'll ask for an interchange list while I'm at the counter. The bigger yards will print off a list of the vehicles on hand, that might have the part.

[Hypoid]

That gift card finally burned all the way through my pocket. Craigslist, here I come!!! :)

Dana 300...

[Popsgarage]

Whatcha want for the 300, Mikey???????????

[Hypoid]

Whatcha want for the 300, Mikey??????????? It's a fine line between information and infomercial. :lmao:

PM on it's way.

[CS79bronco]

Are there any yards in Denver other than Upull that let you wander through and look for & pull your own parts? I'm gonna have to start hoofin it every where I can to find a spread-bore carb.:frown:

[Hypoid]

LKQ in Denver: http://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/locations/LKQ_Self_Service_Auto_Parts_-_Denver-232/
and Aurora: http://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/locations/LKQ_Self_Service_Auto_Parts_-_Aurora-230

A smaller yard just opened next to the U-Pull in Aurora. Not much selection there, but you never know.

When are you coming up?

[The StRanger]

South Santa Fe off Quincy. Behind Svigels
And ( kinda hard to find) E 76th and Kearney...

[CS79bronco]

Thanks guys. I may be able to head up that way tomorrow, not early, going to try to pick up an 8274 for a hunnerd smackers in the morning. Needs rebuildng, but might be able to turn a profit.
Mike I have your number, I'll give you a call if you want when I head up.

[Hypoid]

Please do, Charles! Junkyarding by phone is not as fun as the real thing. :erm:

:D

I hope to start this morning, in Aurora. The LKQ has a few new sets that look interesting.

[Hypoid]

I hope we did good today...

[Hypoid]

I saw some Honda vents. They look simple to install. Turns out one was cracked, so I left them on the dash...

[Hypoid]

Then, there was art... :cool::smokin:

[CS79bronco]

Mike I hope you got that headliner for your Cherokee, and surely you added the horseshoes to your collection. Thank you very much for all the looking you did today. The carb is close but not the same. That one has a bowl vent line & the mechanical vent on top, the top casting is different, choke is not electric on mine. I found my note where I had ordered the carb kit & the tag on mine was D6UA-1175-AA. It is either different because it's a truck carb or maybe only a newer model. Any yards you didn't make it to today?

[Hypoid]

Any yards you didn't make it to today?One that I know will be open, the web site is not listing any new sets.

There is another yard in Commerce City, but I don't know if they are open on Sunday.

If you come up, bring the original carb for comparison. I never asked, what is broken on your carb?

[CS79bronco]

Primary throttle shaft is bent, piece missing from the base casting where the idle solenoid is held on with one screw so the mounting plate won't stay in place, bent linkages, bent tube on the base for big vacuum line (flat spot), choke mounting plate that holds the plastic cover over the spring bent badly. That's all I remember without going down to the garage & looking again.

[The StRanger]

There is another yard in Commerce City, but I don't know if they are open on Sunday.


Is that the one on Kearney ??

[Hypoid]

Is that the one on Kearney ??I think that sounds about right. Its the remaining yard for Western Auto Recycling. 1freaky1 and I went there awhile back, it is a small yard.

[Hypoid]

Primary throttle shaft is bent, piece missing from the base casting where the idle solenoid is held on with one screw so the mounting plate won't stay in place, bent linkages, bent tube on the base for big vacuum line (flat spot), choke mounting plate that holds the plastic cover over the spring bent badly. That's all I remember without going down to the garage & looking again.I took more pictures of this one. The throttle pate is in good condition, I'm just not sure where the throttle solonoid would mount.

[Clickpopboom]

I need to go out junkyarding one of these days. I need to find myself a grand cherokee drag link, skid plates, and if I decidse to do the JY lift I'll need to track down some S10 leafs and some 80s - 90s Thunderbird front coils and upper mounts.

[The StRanger]

I think that sounds about right. Its the remaining yard for Western Auto Recycling. 1freaky1 and I went there awhile back, it is a small yard.

Does it still have that big Azz motorhome in the rear ???

[Hypoid]

I took more pictures of this one. The throttle pate is in good condition, I'm just not sure where the throttle solonoid would mount.123

[Hypoid]

I need to go out junkyarding one of these days. I need to find myself a grand cherokee drag link, skid plates, and if I decidse to do the JY lift I'll need to track down some S10 leafs and some 80s - 90s Thunderbird front coils and upper mounts.Hit me up when you are ready to go play, the more, the merrier!

[Hypoid]

Any yards you didn't make it to today?I walked through the last big yard today. My hunch was right, they set more vehicles, but the web site has not been updated. I saw a 2000 Excursion in the drain shop... :)

[CS79bronco]

The idle solenoid mounts on the drivers side right in front of where the cable & kickdown go. In the top pic(bottom view) there is a screwhead just above the return springs. On the carb in your pic there is a small flat bracket held on by that screw. Same screw holds my idle solenoid, on a much bigger bracket. Just to the left of that screw is the end of the returnspring, behind the spring end lying in a notch is a little ear of the cast base, which has a hole in it for a "tit" (for want of a better word) to fit into which with the screw & another "tit" in a hole above the screw hold the bracket securely in place. The little ear on my carb is mostly gone so not very good for holding the bracket.

[CS79bronco]

I walked through the last big yard today. My hunch was right, they set more vehicles, but the web site has not been updated. I saw a 2000 Excursion in the drain shop... :)
Hmmm, how long would you guess before that Ex is set? Aren't all Excursions 4WD? I want a front axle!

[Hypoid]

You are the guy who told me what to look for! :lmao: I'll keep you updated on the Ex!

I went out and took the bracket off the carb, scraped some grime away, took a picture. Those dimples fore and aft of the screw hole are very pronounced, as is the step in the casting. I'd say they are index points.

[The StRanger]

Man i need to get out there...

[CS79bronco]

You are the guy who told me what to look for! :lmao: I'll keep you updated on the Ex!

I went out and took the bracket off the carb, scraped some grime away, took a picture. Those dimples fore and aft of the screw hole are very pronounced, as is the step in the casting. I'd say they are index points.

Thanks for the pic Mike, I couldn't tell about those dimples from the other pics. So, that baseplate with the throttle shafts will work, I should be able to hammer out the solenoid bracket & reuse it. Mine doesn't have the electric choke, but should be able to swap that out so the center section should work. Can't tell from the pics if there is a difference in the top section but it should work also. Just have to clean it up & switch around a few parts, not too bad. If it just doesn't leak gas between the top & center sections like the old one did. Looks like I need to make a trip to Golden pretty soon.

Thanks for the auto-save feature. The above was mostly written after mid-night last night, my laptop locked up, so I turned it off & went nitey-nite.

[CS79bronco]

Many Thank You's to Mr. Hypoid for his help obtaining an obselete carburator from the junk yard.

[Hypoid]

You are welcome!

I asked about that truck in the drain shop. They said the engine will come out before the rest is set in the yard. Turns out the core is worth more than they charge the regular customers for an engine.

[CS79bronco]

Wow, is it a V10?

[Hypoid]

I didn't ask. I just smiled when I said I know an ol' boy who is looking for... :D

[The StRanger]

I walked through the last big yard today. My hunch was right, they set more vehicles, but the web site has not been updated. I saw a 2000 Excursion in the drain shop... :)
Yup. That would be a V10

[Popsgarage]

No pics, but picked up some hydroboost lines and an AC delete blower assembly for the wife's '94 S-10 Blazer and a grill for her '89 S-10 pickup she managed to destroy when she ran the tow strap through it to tow it home when the sprung hub on the clutch disc gave up the ghost on the hi-way last week. Hydroboost lines were mostly a bolt in deal. Screw the fittings into the appropriate locations and tweak a line or two for better routing and that was done. The AC delete is blower box needed the resistors for the fan relocated so I cut a hole closer to the end so the plug from the fan control would reach and welded the old hole shut with the piece I cut out. I then drilled the face of the blower box for the MSD ignition box and primered and painted it. Couple more steps done. Waiting for her to have a day off so she can learn how to fix the grill. Thanks for the heads up Mikey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The StRanger]

Man I need to hit a bone yard !!!

[Hypoid]

Thanks for the heads up Mikey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You betcha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Did you make it to Aurora?

[Popsgarage]

Nope. Western it was for me.

[Clickpopboom]

Which yard is my best bet to find a stack of jeeps around Aurora this weekend?

[Hypoid]

http://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/locations/LKQ_Self_Service_Auto_Parts_-_Aurora-230

http://www.upullandpay.com/aurora/home

If ou can get out early, hit up Colorado Auto Salvage: http://www.coloradoautoandparts.com/?gclid=CMPy0a7VjLcCFfFDMgoduQQAYg

[Hypoid]

Which yard is my best bet to find a stack of jeeps around Aurora this weekend?How was the hunting???

[Clickpopboom]

How was the hunting???

Pretty good- I snagged a wiper arm to replace my worn out one, the tiedown bracket for my spare tire mount, a V8 Grand Cherokee tierod assembly to upgrade my steering, and a GC transfer case skid to retrofit on. The skid was a bear- the weldnut on one of the bolts broke off inside the crossmember. I had to drop the entire member and fish a set of pliers inside it to hold the nut.

I was hoping to find a pre 97 XJ metal tank skid and some factory XJ towhooks and brackets, but no such luck.

[Hypoid]

Dang! Where did yo go? The small yard next to the U-pull has the hooks, and I've seen a few tank skids.

[Clickpopboom]

I went to the U Pull off Colfax. I saw a kid waiving a sign for the smaller yard on my way out, but I was out of time and had to get back home.

[xaza]

I have 2 gas tank skids sitting here. If my brother didn't take it off his truck then I would have an extra I could part with...think his buddy still has extra if not.

[Clickpopboom]

I have 2 gas tank skids sitting here. If my brother didn't take it off his truck then I would have an extra I could part with...think his buddy still has extra if not.

Everyone always wants too much money for them. I like the $10 JY price on them.

[Hypoid]

I paid $35 for mine. Well, for the hitch that was attached to it. I hit the check out with the skid, hitch, exhaust bracket, and nut strips all bolted together. :)

[xaza]

LOL, that trick never works for me! Can't remember but I think I paid like $30 for mine, traded out in labor

[Hypoid]

LOL I seem to do better when they are trying to close the place. :D

[Clickpopboom]

Hmm... I probably need a hitch too.

[Hypoid]

It's kind of a pain, but make sure to get the nut strips.

[Clickpopboom]

It's kind of a pain, but make sure to get the nut strips.

I was just looking a uhaul- they want about $250 for a hitch and installation. Just can't bring myself to do it. I'd rather shred my palms and scalp my knuckles pulling a used one. The main reason I want one is to have a rear recovery point.

[xaza]

Hitch installation is simple. I used to install hitches for Uhaul for a couple years. I am pretty sure I have a full hardware kit for a hitch if you happen across one missing hardware, will check in a bit. Would be willing to help if you wanted to bring it over. Gas tank skid makes it a bit more of a PITA but easier with a couple hands to hold hitch and skid. Can help with wiring if you need that too. Cherokee requires a convertor box...might have one of those too. I got some extra hitch covers that you would be helping me to take too :D

[Clickpopboom]

So I found out the yard next to Upull on Zeno is called Cars and Parts. They opened a few weeks ago, but does anyone know their hours and if they are open Sundays?

[Hypoid]

Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

They have a tank skid and front hooks, maybe even a hitch. I think I've seen the same at the Denver LKQ.

Happy hunting!

[Clickpopboom]

Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

They have a tank skid and front hooks, maybe even a hitch. I think I've seen the same at the Denver LKQ.

Happy hunting!

Thanks. I wanted to go Saturday, but my wife's grandparents invited themselves over to visit. I was worried they wouldn't be open Sunday.

[Hypoid]

I don't think I'll make it to the yards this weekend. Otherwise, I'd have a current report for you. :frown:

[Clickpopboom]

I don't think I'll make it to the yards this weekend. Otherwise, I'd have a current report for you. :frown:

I may be able to squeeze in an early Saturday trip after all, I'll let you know if I see anything cool.

[Chris]

Hey guys, do these places buy new parts? I have some new in box parts to get rid of, they're body shop leftovers. 2006 Subaru Tail Lamp, Ford Headlight HEADLIGHT - OEM: 7L3Z13008GA, 1999 Acura RT Headlamp/Housing , 1997 Dodge Pickup Sliding Window and a couple more that I didn't write down...

[Hypoid]

I don't know, Chris. Last time I sold something to the junkyard, they paid scrap price. :erm:

[Chris]

That was my experience years ago, guess some things don't change. Craigslist it is...

[Clickpopboom]

Hey guys, do these places buy new parts? I have some new in box parts to get rid of, they're body shop leftovers. 2006 Subaru Tail Lamp, Ford Headlight HEADLIGHT - OEM: 7L3Z13008GA, 1999 Acura RT Headlamp/Housing , 1997 Dodge Pickup Sliding Window and a couple more that I didn't write down...


Ebay is your best bet on those. Salvage yards are only really interested in insurance quality parts that they can make a quick turnaround on. With new insurance standards setting the total loss threshold at only 65% of FMV, this shifts their area of interest into standard vehicles less than 5 years old, or higher dollar vehicles less than 10 years old.

[Clickpopboom]

I was able to squeeze in a quick run this morning. I picked up a front skid, a pair of Kenwood speakers, the factory cup holder addon for my center console, and a set of front hooks and brackets .

[Hypoid]

I'm way overdue, not much time for play this spring.

I saw this full size Jeep in the lot some time back, it is set in the yard now. Turns out it is a '69, not the axles people want to build.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/STUFF002.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Hypoid/media/Parts%20Dog/STUFF002.jpg.html)

There was an XJ with a 3.5" RE lift. It was pretty worn, had rubber bushings in the control arms, "add-a-leaf" on the back, and the RE 1600 track bar. I was not inspired to run home for the tool box.

I also saw a Ford "bump-side" pick up. It was a four wheel drive model F-250. It had a 460 in the engine bay, and a D-44 with open knuckles under the front. Anyone who bleeds blue knows these were not offered by the factory back then. It's likely somebody still tells stories about that truck they used to have.

Not sure when I'll get back out. Until then, happy hunting!

[Clickpopboom]

I'm way overdue, not much time for play this spring.

I saw this full size Jeep in the lot some time back, it is set in the yard now. Turns out it is a '69, not the axles people want to build.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/STUFF002.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Hypoid/media/Parts%20Dog/STUFF002.jpg.html)

There was an XJ with a 3.5" RE lift. It was pretty worn, had rubber bushings in the control arms, "add-a-leaf" on the back, and the RE 1600 track bar. I was not inspired to run home for the tool box.

I also saw a Ford "bump-side" pick up. It was a four wheel drive model F-250. It had a 460 in the engine bay, and a D-44 with open knuckles under the front. Anyone who bleeds blue knows these were not offered by the factory back then. It's likely somebody still tells stories about that truck they used to have.

Not sure when I'll get back out. Until then, happy hunting!


That 69 is begging someone to throw a GM FF14 and a Dana 60 under it... :)

Were the RE control arms fixed or adjustable?

[Hypoid]

Fixed arms. :frown:

[Funrover]

Love those old jeeps!

[Popsgarage]

this full size Jeep

Look for the York compressors on those, Mike. Easy hundred buck bill.

[Hypoid]

I saw an 80-liscious skid today:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Jeep%20stuff/001.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Jeep%20stuff/002-2.jpg

I was soooooo entranced by this rail equipment, I didn't see the Anderson Connector until I uploaded the picture... DOH!
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Misc%20stuff/003.jpg

[KnuckleHead]

Was that here in Aurora? I recall seeing that a week ago

[Hypoid]

Ummm, yes and yes? Both vehicles were at the Aurora U-Pull and Pay yard. If you are intrigued by the diff skid, it is under an '85 or '86 Cherokee. The Anderson (Andersen???) connector is worth the trouble if it has two cables coming out the back.

[The StRanger]

And I had to work !!!!

[Hypoid]

And I had to work !!!!I have not been out yardin' for a few months, it was time to go play. :)

[The StRanger]

I have not been out yardin' for a few months, it was time to go play. :)


Same here. When I got time, I got no money
And when I got money, I got no time !!

[Popsgarage]

Same here. When I got time, I got no money
And when I got money, I got no time !

Hey, that's my line!!!!!!!!:D

[Hypoid]

I saw another cyclops vent...

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31534&stc=1&d=1365922873http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31535&stc=1&d=1365922873

I got another XJ hood, I'm going to experiment with the vent I have.

[Hypoid]

When I got time, I got no money
And when I got money, I got no time !!
I'm usually short on both. ;)

[AdventureReady]

Man, some good finds in here, Mike!
I need to hit some JYs soon. Wanna find a FJC switch panel and switch blanks as well as a 2011+ mustang driver seat bracket. Official FR4x4 JY run! haha

[Popsgarage]

Official FR4x4 JY run! haha

Been there, done that, huh, Mikey! Goin' to the Pull and Save on Broadway and 64th tomorrow, Mike. The wife wants me to find a washer bottle that isn't cracked at the bolt location for her S-10 pick-um-up truck, an XJ driveshaft for her S-10 Blazer and Robyn needs some axle shafts for spares. Maybe I'll find a set of '97 to '03 Ford 3 leaf spring packs for her Blazer as well. And maybe I'll bring the battery powered Sawzall and cut the rear corners out of an S-10 Blazer so I can stretch her rear fender openings. Have to see how the day goes. Watcha doin tomorrow?

[Hypoid]

I'll be working on the storage again.

The guy at the counter told me the managers swapped stores and rearranged the inventory. Step into the yard and you are in the truck section. :)


I need to hit some JYs soon. Wanna find a FJC switch panel and switch blanks as well as a 2011+ mustang driver seat bracket.You can search inventory for the respective vehicles. Once you get there, they can print an interchange list for most parts. It will tell you what years and models you can take the part from, and where they are in the yard.

Happy hunting!

[AdventureReady]

You can search inventory for the respective vehicles. Once you get there, they can print an interchange list for most parts. It will tell you what years and models you can take the part from, and where they are in the yard.

Happy hunting!
Thanks, Mike!
I actually found a 2010 Tundra in the inventory at Aurora. Depending on what trim it is, it could have the switch blanks I want. Should run over when I get the time.

[Funrover]

On an off chance any yards have 70 - 80's Mercedes?

[Popsgarage]

Step into the yard and you are in the truck section.

Hate it! Need to re-segregate the damn place!!!

[Popsgarage]

Happy hunting!

Got a set of rear springs off a '98 Ford F-150 for the rear of the wife's Blazer, two pair of spare axle shafts (one for Robyn and one for me), a blower motor for the daughters '93 S-10 Blazer, a washer bottle for the wife's S-10 pick-um-up, three washer pumps for said bottle, a 231 CV front output yoke for the other daughters '95 S-10 Blazer (for when we start the SAS on hers) and some other miscellaneous parts. Easiest leaf spring removal in history. Took Robyn and I 45 minutes to unbolt all u-bolts and spring eye bolts. All bolts just came right out. Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!

[Hypoid]

Took Robyn and I 45 minutes to unbolt all u-bolts and spring eye bolts. All bolts just came right out. Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!HOLY COW!!!!! Sounds like a fair weather vehicle.

I adapted to the truck section fairly quick. the Aurora yard used to be the same.

[Hypoid]

On an off chance any yards have 70 - 80's Mercedes?Now and again Aaron. Best bet is to watch the inventory online.

[Popsgarage]

Sounds like a fair weather vehicle.

When I told Robyn I wanted to pull a set of leaf springs, she told herself, "Oh, hell no Jon". She changed her tune when every bolt came right out. I think I'm still in shock!

[Cr33p3r]

Jon good to hear it was a fairly easy job, but I could have saved you some mulas on them springs, I am pulling the rear springs on the 57 for the link setup I made up. The springs are the same size in width and length so let me know if you want them for the next sas you do, we can work out a trade.

[Popsgarage]

The springs are the same size in width and length so let me know if you want them for the next sas you do, we can work out a trade.

Good to know. I'll let you know for sure.

[Hypoid]

I'm getting that itch...

[Popsgarage]

I'll probably head over to the yard off of 64th and Broadway sometime today.

[Hypoid]

If I go at all, it will be tomorrow.

[Popsgarage]

Didn't make it today. After picking up the Alcans springs I bought today before I helped my friend cut some glass for his Grandmothers house. She passed away about 6 months ago and his aunts are fixing up the place so they can sell it. When we got home we worked on Robyn's bumper and when she left I took the wire wheel to the rust scale on the spare axle shafts I've had sitting around for the last 5 months. Now I can get them painted and get the Spicer joints pressed in. So if you go tomorrow, Mike, give me a jingle!

[Hypoid]

You betcha! :)

[Popsgarage]

Cool!:thumb:

[CS79bronco]

double post

[CS79bronco]

Hey Mr. Grumpy, if you go 'yardin, look for me a 2011 Prius wheel & hubcap. I can send you a pic from my phone. My gf can't see well at night & ran over a curb in a parking lot. Only ruined one wheel, but two tires, & lost a hubcap. Wheel=$400+ at the stealer-ship, 200 used thru Discount Tire. Should be some easy profit on a jy wheel, hint hint. And the hubcap just pops off not held on with the lugnuts.

[Popsgarage]

Didn't see any Prius's at the yards last time I was there, but if I do I'll give ya a shout!

[CS79bronco]

OK, thanks Jon. Gonna be a cold one, low teens here by morning, only 20s during the day. I'm staying in the house. Light rain started about 7:00, then light snow, so going to be slicker than greased owl droppings around here.

[Hypoid]

2011 Prius wheel & hubcapSomething that new has to be in pretty bad shape to wind up in the self service yards. All the same... ;)

[CS79bronco]

Upull here just bought one but won't be set in the yard for a week or two. I'm gonna try to talk them out of a wheel, if any are still good, before then.

[Hypoid]

I just had a four day weekend. By day four, the Mrs kicked me out of the house/out of her hair. :)

We'll see how many Ford guys are looking:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/001.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/003-1.jpg

Easy tuneup! :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/004-2.jpg

I think this was late '70s, had D-44 axles front and back:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/005-2.jpg

They say it's a 1969 model year. Somebody just bought one of these???

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/006-2.jpg

Time to earn that holiday pay...

[CS79bronco]

No can see!

[javaman34]

:pics:

[Hypoid]

:pics:Fixed????

[carpenle]

I just bought a 66 bug, what jy is it at?

[Hypoid]

LKQ @ 6100 Federal (the old Western Auto). FWIW, the interior is trashed.

[javaman34]

I wouldn't mind getting my hands on the Ford Truck. I see potential there.

[Cr33p3r]

I'm digging that little green car wonder how much they would sell it for.

[Hypoid]

I'm digging that little green car wonder how much they would sell it for.I think they go as parts only. I did see a panel wagon on craigslist: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4341534852.html

:)

[Hypoid]

I wouldn't mind getting my hands on the Ford Truck. I see potential there.I was a little sad when I saw it. Good news is that the remaining Unibody trucks are worth a little more.

[Funrover]

Man I loved those Wagoners!

[Cr33p3r]

I think they go as parts only. I did see a panel wagon on craigslist: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4341534852.html

:)
Thanks Mike I am loving that lil panel, have always been a Anglia fan!

[Popsgarage]

They are damn cool! And I've seen some really silly stuff done to them.

[Hypoid]

Here ya go, Dante!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/005.jpg

Rode hard and put away wet...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/015.jpg

A teaser for Sean.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/008.jpg

Saw some odd bumper mounts.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/001-1.jpg

I think whoever mounted this did not get the holes lined up right.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/004.jpg

For some reason, C-channel was the hot ticket. I don't know why, I don't want to know why...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/010-1.jpg

Poor thang!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/011.jpg

[The StRanger]

Damn !!
That 79 looks clean !

[Cr33p3r]

They must have just put that out yesterday cause it wasn't there Saturday. I see another trip coming in the next couple days.

[Hypoid]

They must have just put that out yesterday cause it wasn't there Saturday.Always check the drain shop before you leave. ;)

[dscowell]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Where did you find that bad boy at?

[javaman34]

They must have just put that out yesterday cause it wasn't there Saturday. I see another trip coming in the next couple days.

So some sweet talking, Sean. Save it if you can. It is way too clean to let sit there. It almost made me cry seeing it there.

[ILuvtheMountains]

That poor bronco in the 1:54 picture! He needs a good home...at my house! Anybody? My birthday is next month!

[Hypoid]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Where did you find that bad boy at?I send that info in a PM.

[Hypoid]

That 79 looks clean !

It is way too clean to let sit there. It almost made me cry seeing it there.
It is not that nice, I did not take a picture of the passenger side for a reason. Besides, the Chinese will turn it into something useful, like bicycles and swing sets.

I did think of you Jarold. I saw a straight, '87 BII with nice paint.

[The StRanger]

I did not take a picture of the passenger side for a reason.

Sadness !

[javaman34]

I did not take a picture of the passenger side for a reason.

How bad was the Passenger side?

[Hypoid]

It was hard to tell Jarold, but I did see wrinkled sheet metal and rust from the front.

[Cr33p3r]

Well getting ready to head out and look at that '79 and see what I need off it, already know I need one front side maker light so hopefully they are not gone when I get there.

[Hypoid]

Website says available on 3/24.

Happy hunting!

[javaman34]

Well I had no luck finding the bottom bumper valance for my Ranger. I guess I will have to order one through LMC truck.

[Cr33p3r]

Made out good today got the following parts for the Bronco, battery tray and hold down, both front marker lights, shifter boot, York style A/C compressor. The compressor is going to be converted to a on board air compressor, with the front bumper becoming an air tank.

[javaman34]

You came out much better than I did. Now I have a new problem with my Bronco. Starter won't disengage. Don't know if it is the starter or the Solenoid.

[The StRanger]

Probably the Solenoid ..

[Cr33p3r]

My experience with that is its usually the Bendix spring has broke while engaged, although a few times I've seen the solenoids stuck causing the same issue. Tap on the solenoid with a screw driver handle if it disengages the starter replace the solenoid if nothing happens it's the starter.

[javaman34]

You have to remember, it is a Ford. The solenoid isn't on the starter itself. Mine is on the inside of the passenger fender.

[Cr33p3r]

You have to remember, it is a Ford. The solenoid isn't on the starter itself. Mine is on the inside of the passenger fender.

That's what makes it easy to start at the solenoid first.

[Cr33p3r]

Yesterday at LKQ made a good score I picked up a 5 gallon air tank, linear actuator, Keyed tailgate switch and some various other parts. I'll tell you it was a lot of fun trying to pull parts with something stuck in your eye and only being able to use one eye to get this done. Val had a good time watching me work LOL. Also came across this Jeep Truck and a Scout.

[Hypoid]

That Scout has some deluxe wiring! I took these last weekend:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/006-3.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/005-3.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/004-3.jpg

No telling how much is left of this one...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/001-3.jpg

[Funrover]

Sweet trucks... Hey Sean wish I knew you needed the air tank, I have one I could give you

[Cr33p3r]

Sweet trucks... Hey Sean wish I knew you needed the air tank, I have one I could give you

Aaron I can always use another one, take it in on trade for your other project? But I now have to wait at least a week for my left eye to heal up from having a piece of steel cut out of it earlier today.

[Hypoid]

I now have to wait at least a week for my left eye to heal up from having a piece of steel cut out of it earlier today.I HATE it when that happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Behave yourself and recover quickly.

[Cr33p3r]

I HATE it when that happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Behave yourself and recover quickly.


Thanks Mike, I am and using the antibiotic eye drops since the doc couldn't grind all the rust out!

[Chris]

Thanks Mike, I am and using the antibiotic eye drops since the doc couldn't grind all the rust out!

I've got a grinder he could use! :lmao:

Been there, done that too. I now have a very strong magnet in the garage, it's surprising how well it works if you get right on it.

[Cr33p3r]

No thanks Chris but I did think that Lil micro grinder was pretty slick deal,just glad he had steady hands.

[The StRanger]

And I just use safety glasses.
Silly me !!

[The StRanger]

Work requires them. If they catch out without them you get a write up.
Three write ups and you are gone..
Oh and If you get an eye injury without safety glasses " you pay for the doc visit"..

[Hypoid]

No camera this time, I walked into the N Denver U-PULL to see a guy loading the last of an RE long arm set into his wheelbarrow. He said he came in for a drive shaft, spent another two hours unbolting the long arms. His clothes were packed with dirt and grease, he was grimy and sweaty, and grinning from ear to ear. Good man! :)

[CS79bronco]

Jeez Mike, sounds like you might have been looking in a mirror.

[AccordRanger]

If anyone catches a 99-03 f250/350 with a good grill and front and rear bumpers let me know!
perferibly xl bumpers and xlt grill.

[Hypoid]

Jeez Mike, sounds like you might have been looking in a mirror.I knew there was something I liked about him! :D There have been times I was walking through the yard and people were smiling at me. I looked at them wondering if I might know them from somewhere, then realized the BSEG on my face must be pretty infectious.

One of the NAXJA guys reported back that he bought the springs and transfer case. When he got the case home, he opened it to find a Terra Low 4:1 conversion, SCORE!!!

[Hypoid]

If anyone catches a 99-03 f250/350 with a good grill and front and rear bumpers let me know!
perferibly xl bumpers and xlt grill.:thumb:

[AccordRanger]

Oh and jack and tools with it too.

[Hypoid]

Good day today...BTW, LKQ has a half-price sale, all weekend long. :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Parts%20Dog/Dana44_01.jpg

[Adaa60]

i have to work all weekend. did they e any xj Headlamp bezels?

[Shadowmaker]

"Headlamp bezel" = surround around headlight? I might have one lying around if you need one

[Adaa60]

Yea I need both sides. The beauty cover that holds the yellow reflector and goes around the headlight and the blinker

[xaza]

Colorado Auto Parts has a 62 Scout with both Dana 44 axles still left

[Hypoid]

i have to work all weekend. did they e any xj Headlamp bezels?There were plenty of new sets.

[Hypoid]

Colorado Auto Parts has a 62 Scout with both Dana 44 axles still leftI did see a Dana 44 under a (DJ) mail jeep. I did not look too hard, had a list going for Nisan parts.

[Patrolman]

Colorado Auto Parts has a 62 Scout with both Dana 44 axles still left

The 62 Scout didn't come from the factory with 44's to my knowledge. Not with the little 152 engine they had. Suppose they could have been swapped from a later year or a Scout II.

[Hypoid]

If anyone catches a 99-03 f250/350 with a good grill and front and rear bumpers let me know!
perferibly xl bumpers and xlt grill."Good" bumpers and grill might cost more than a self serve yard charges.

I did see this in the drain shop, it won't be set until the engine has been pulled:

[Hypoid]

I also saw this gem in the drain shop:

[Hypoid]

This was kind of interesting, although the back was kind of scary...

[Hypoid]

Half price at the yards today. Saddle up! :D

[xaza]

you heading out today Mike? What yards you hitting?

[Hypoid]

LKQ and U-Pull. LKQ set an '87 Comanche yesterday...

[94ToyBear]

Pull n pay denver 84 land cruiser. 2000 suburban with 5.3 ls rolled.

[Hypoid]

That '87 has a D-35 non C-clip axle, manual transmission, 4-cylinder engine.

I got skunked for the other things I wanted. I'll have to go back with the right wrench to get those parts.

The guys at LKQ told me the sale is on all weekend. Now, I'm thinking about a bed for the Ranger...

[Sonomanclature]

Wish I knew what eveyone is looking for then I could scout some more while out and about.

[Hypoid]

To start, EVERYONE wants a Dana-60 high pinion front axle. :D

I have seen people post up wishing they had some widget. Then, I took pictures and gave specific instructions on where to find that widget. Two months later, said widget goes to the crusher.

I don't mind helping people out. If they won't help themselves out, I'm not so interested in giving a lot of my own time.

In short, remember to have some fun while you are there. :thumb:

[Sonomanclature]

I would love to have a d60 myself, but I haven't broken the 44 yet. I'm just looking for spare axle shafts but it seems I am too slow, they are always gone when I get there.

[Hypoid]

What did the axle come out of? Do you have an interchange listing?