Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aboyer · 07-01-2007, 05:08 PM

I have seen a couple of guys have posted remarks about a growing number of junk yards called, Pull-a-Part. I have seen the prices on their website and they seem almost too good to be true. They had automatic transmissions for $ 43 bucks?? It appears on their website that this is a standard price for all their transmissions. Engines for $143?? I wouldn't mind a big block for under $150??

Can anyone comment on going to their local pull-a-part facility? I it looks like a mid west/southern locations. From what I can tell, it is the real deal!!

http://www.pullapart.com/

Thanks,

Adam

1969k10stepside · 07-01-2007, 05:12 PM

Cant say as I have ever been to one,closest one to me is probably down south in Louisville,unless there is one in Evansville...I prefer the local junkyards..

70GMCer · 07-01-2007, 05:12 PM

Got them back here in Maryland. Great prices.....

cdowns · 07-01-2007, 05:34 PM

ours used to be real good and i made alot of money pullin parts/ about a year ago they changed and the price for a tilt went from $18 to now its close to $80// but ive gone to ones in other states and most are very reasonable still// usually there a dollar or two admission price and the have sheets with the prices of the parts no surprises // a $43 transmission aint all that cheap when you have to provide all the tools and all the labor to get it out of the car and hump it to your car

stllookn · 07-01-2007, 05:53 PM

Great prices here...no guaranty on the parts or engines so it is a bit risky in that respect but still a great place for parts.

*Shane* · 07-01-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

... a $43 transmission aint all that cheap when you have to provide all the tools and all the labor to get it out of the car and hump it to your car

didn't know there was any other way? around here, if you want it, you pull it.

mvfd70 · 07-01-2007, 06:21 PM

Wish there was one close to me.

Huck · 07-01-2007, 07:21 PM

Here's the inside scoop on pull-a-part---best prices by far but you can also give the guys a couple of $$ and they will call you when a particular vehicle comes in. What happens is he who gives the most, gets the first call and you can bet things like am'fm, tilt's, tach's, etc are picked off by the buddies of the guys who work there. I've been to the one in Louisville several times and have yet to find anything of significance to buy for our trucks. What I have also found it that their "on line inventory" is not all that accurate. Last time I went, it showed like 3-4, 67-72 trucks. I found more like 10 but again, they were pretty well stripped of the better stuff. It is fun to show their pricing sheet to other yards and watch their face turn colors!! hehehehe

xshadow · 07-01-2007, 07:21 PM

where is one in maryland?

Huck · 07-01-2007, 07:23 PM

Do an on-line search~~~.

OlChev67 · 07-01-2007, 07:25 PM

I love my pull a part, went there today, yes they are open 7 days a week, even saw that they are open on the 4th of july. I am gonna be pickin all week when I am home, bringin the camera junkyardin tomorrow. saw 4 of our trucks today.

Willy Prost · 07-01-2007, 09:33 PM

Where in Maryland?

Two that come to mind are:
Crazy Ray's"
http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/
I've been to the one in Jessup. They have 3 other locations..

... closer to Hagerstown is Elwood's Auto Exchange
http://www.elwoodsautoexchange.com/

*Shane* · 07-01-2007, 09:43 PM

Not the same thing Willy ... this is a chain salvage yard.

Click Here for locations.

Willy Prost · 07-01-2007, 10:02 PM

Wow...a regional chain...

otherwise...you enter the yard..maybe pay a buck or two for admittance(Crazy Rays)...you pull the part.. you pay da' man and go home... that's close enough for me to be the same...

Elwoods does not have a set price list-but Crazy Ray's does.

Jim_PA · 07-01-2007, 10:22 PM

The one I've been to around here will torch something out for $20 if you don't want to try to pull it yourself.

Rears are $25

xshadow · 07-01-2007, 10:29 PM

so if you want an engine you have to pull it yourself also? seems like it would be hard to get it out in a junk yard.

indyracer · 07-01-2007, 11:18 PM

There website says that one is under construction in Indianapolis. It looks like it will be a fun place to visit once in awhile.

krue · 07-01-2007, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xshadow

so if you want an engine you have to pull it yourself also? seems like it would be hard to get it out in a junk yard.

The U-pullits around here have a gantry w/ chainfall you can use to pull an engine.

IvelDesigns · 07-01-2007, 11:31 PM

i just went to the one here for the first time this morning. lots of newer cars, and 10 or so 73-86's, but nothing of value. Saw plenty of 350's and 305's, but no big blocks. also saw a good number of tilts in the 73+ but i didn't grab them since my son was sitting in the waiting room (didn't realize kids under 16 couldn't go in the yard).

I have this week off, and between movin and hunting the ARL's in the area for a dog, i'll probably only have time to stop by once or twice. i think if i go back, i'm gonna pull a few of those tilts.

neonlarry · 07-02-2007, 02:07 PM

Out here in the west they are called Pick-n-Pull, prices are very good and 6-8 weekends a year they have half price days. I got two complete TPI engines for under $200 on a half price day.

PanelDeland · 07-02-2007, 04:48 PM

The deals are for guys who are like us.I'm sure they get some good running engines in but most people I know use them for core type stuff.Buy a 700R4 and use it as a core to have rebuilt or a 350 to build.It works out well since they are cheap you can buy one to build and have it ready before you tear down your truck.They are also a good place to find trim stuff for late models.I don't know how they are about cutting sheetmetal for a part(i.e. cutting out the fender parts to get Caddy taillights).

Crank · 07-02-2007, 05:29 PM

Ours back in Northern KY have big wheel barrows to use if ur bringin a tranny and ur tools to the front, NO TORCHES, you gotta sign a waiver and pay 2 bucks to get in.. Pretty AWESOME prices... and if its too big or you need the car lifted to pull something or to pull an engine, I have befriended the loader driver Allen and he comes out with the forklift with the big prongs on it and we pull whatever with a chain and he'll drop it in ur truck for ya... I LOVE PICK N PULLS, None to be had around my way in Jville tho

Brandon

NONHOG · 07-02-2007, 06:03 PM

Good call , just found one near my house THANKS I'll check it out !

my70chevyc10 · 07-03-2007, 12:58 PM

I am from southern california and they are called pick-your-part or pick a part and they are very cheep i got a radio antena for a $1 and a turbo 350trans for $90

Dave67 · 07-04-2007, 08:17 PM

Damn, the closest one to me is in Cleveland. Yet another reason to move south!

07-01-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? I have seen a couple of guys have posted remarks about a growing number of junk yards called, Pull-a-Part. I have seen the prices on their website and they seem almost too good to be true. They had automatic transmissions for $ 43 bucks?? It appears on their website that this is a standard price for all their transmissions. Engines for $143?? I wouldn't mind a big block for under $150?? Can anyone comment on going to their local pull-a-part facility? I it looks like a mid west/southern locations. From what I can tell, it is the real deal!! http://www.pullapart.com/ Thanks, Adam

07-01-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Cant say as I have ever been to one,closest one to me is probably down south in Louisville,unless there is one in Evansville...I prefer the local junkyards.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-01-2007 at 05:13 PM.

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70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Got them back here in Maryland. Great prices..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? ours used to be real good and i made alot of money pullin parts/ about a year ago they changed and the price for a tilt went from $18 to now its close to $80// but ive gone to ones in other states and most are very reasonable still// usually there a dollar or two admission price and the have sheets with the prices of the parts no surprises // a $43 transmission aint all that cheap when you have to provide all the tools and all the labor to get it out of the car and hump it to your car __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Great prices here...no guaranty on the parts or engines so it is a bit risky in that respect but still a great place for parts. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Here's the inside scoop on pull-a-part---best prices by far but you can also give the guys a couple of $$ and they will call you when a particular vehicle comes in. What happens is he who gives the most, gets the first call and you can bet things like am'fm, tilt's, tach's, etc are picked off by the buddies of the guys who work there. I've been to the one in Louisville several times and have yet to find anything of significance to buy for our trucks. What I have also found it that their "on line inventory" is not all that accurate. Last time I went, it showed like 3-4, 67-72 trucks. I found more like 10 but again, they were pretty well stripped of the better stuff. It is fun to show their pricing sheet to other yards and watch their face turn colors!! hehehehe

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xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? where is one in maryland?

07-01-2007, 07:23 PM	#10
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Do an on-line search~~~.

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OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? I love my pull a part, went there today, yes they are open 7 days a week, even saw that they are open on the 4th of july. I am gonna be pickin all week when I am home, bringin the camera junkyardin tomorrow. saw 4 of our trucks today.

07-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#12
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Where in Maryland? Two that come to mind are: Crazy Ray's" http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/ I've been to the one in Jessup. They have 3 other locations.. ... closer to Hagerstown is Elwood's Auto Exchange http://www.elwoodsautoexchange.com/

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Not the same thing Willy ... this is a chain salvage yard. Click Here for locations.

07-01-2007, 10:02 PM	#14
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? Wow...a regional chain... otherwise...you enter the yard..maybe pay a buck or two for admittance(Crazy Rays)...you pull the part.. you pay da' man and go home... that's close enough for me to be the same... Elwoods does not have a set price list-but Crazy Ray's does.

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Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? The one I've been to around here will torch something out for $20 if you don't want to try to pull it yourself. Rears are $25

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xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Pull-A-Part, Junk Yard? so if you want an engine you have to pull it yourself also? seems like it would be hard to get it out in a junk yard.



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