hey just wondering if anyone knows where i could get bodyparts for my 75 w100 i was thinkin the junkyard but is there anywhere else?
bherder
04-25-2006, 08:30 PM
J.C. Whitney has decent prices, but the shipping gets spendy....
Any kind of 'windshield/radiator/body parts' places where you live? The parts cost a little more, but you're not paying for shipping... (Well, you are really, just maybe not as much.. ;) )
Example:
I'll be buying two new front fenders and a rocker panel for my 79' (Same parts as your 75') Fenders are $90.00 each and the rocker panel is $40.00 (Weld-on kind) at a place in Spokane. Junkyard is OK if you don't have to do any bodywork on them, but that won't happen very often.
Even a parts store can get you body parts, but you'll pay a little more. There are even junkyards that can order you new body parts, but they get a tad expensive also. On the other hand, you're paying for convenience, which is sometimes worth it.
Unless the bed is caved in, you should have no prob finding various body parts. A whole bed is... Pretty much have to go to a junkyard for that. You can get a new tailgate fairly easy... But not cheap. Bumpers are easy to find also, but again, not cheap.
Also, look in the local papers for someone 'parting' a rig out. That's where you'll find killer deals.
Rayven
04-26-2006, 07:30 PM
do you know where i could get a couple of new doors
vestpuzzle1
04-26-2006, 07:48 PM
Salvage yard, How old is the vehicle u need the doors for?
bherder
04-26-2006, 07:50 PM
This is a good time to know somebody in the 'body' biz... ;)
Most any autobody guys can get you new doorskins... Of course, you'll pay the markup. So you can either do the hunting yourself, or pay the extra for the convenience.
Hunting through junkyards, you should be able to find a door(s) in pretty good shape. Most rigs I've found junked, are because either the front/back end is caved in...
