Buying cars and stripping them off wires

**jord0690** · 01-27-2014, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Lurch

Ive done this before. 2001 Chevy Blazer. Got it on a trade from a car a paid $600 for. If you have the time and a garage, it is definitely worth stripping the wire out. I always take the gas tank, battery, drive shaft, rear axle, engine, trans (if it still works), wire, radio, ECM, air bags, radiator, core support, headlights, and grille. Some times ill offer people to email me with what part they need and ill pick it for them. I got my $600 back and made over $500 more on a truck that didnt run. If you can do the work, go for it

Lucky. I barely make 100 bucks per car selling parts. And i gotta wait a month or two to sell enough to make that. I pay based on what I get from the scrap yard. I dont even bother with parts anymore cause nobody buys em in my area.

**Lurch** · 01-27-2014, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by jord0690

Lucky. I barely make 100 bucks per car selling parts. And i gotta wait a month or two to sell enough to make that. I pay based on what I get from the scrap yard. I dont even bother with parts anymore cause nobody buys em in my area.

Thats why i try to get the most popular models. In my area, the Blazer/Jimmy is VERY popular. I see at least 5 a day. Another very popular car is the 96 - 99 and 2000 - 07 Ford Taurus. The transmissions are notorious for breaking down so, if you can find one with a good trans, thats easy money for me. The only problem is finding one that isnt already broke down...