I have an ever-living list of little items to get/buy/replace/fix and as it gets big enough I make a run to my favorite local import salvage yard. Its about that time, again.
Not sure exactly when I will go - possibly 7/28. I need a bunch of small things for my older S60.
I cant guarantee when I'll get there and I will not buy parts with my own cash ahead of time, but if anyone wants me to just see if they have something, I'd be happy to. I can report back what I find and if there is something of importance we could work something for me to stop back and get the parts.
I actually look forward to going I just have a busy schedule on weekends so Im nto real reliable that way.
Anyway, just reply if there is something your looking for and I'll see what this place has.
Forum regulars, of course, have my trust and I will buy parts for them ahead of time - just let me know what you need.
Salvage Run
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fazool
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Salvage Run
2007 S60 2.5T AWD (Daily Driver)
2001 S60 2.4T (Daughter's Car)
2003 S80 2.9 (Son's Car)
1995 850 2.4 (Daughter's Car - sold off)
2005 S40 2.4i (Bought new - since sold)
1986 740GLE 2.3(First Volvo - sold off)
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fazool
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BAH!
I just looke dat the weather forecast and ther eis a 40% chance of thunderstorms tomorrow. I'll have to see what the weather is like early in the morning.
I just looke dat the weather forecast and ther eis a 40% chance of thunderstorms tomorrow. I'll have to see what the weather is like early in the morning.
2007 S60 2.5T AWD (Daily Driver)
2001 S60 2.4T (Daughter's Car)
2003 S80 2.9 (Son's Car)
1995 850 2.4 (Daughter's Car - sold off)
2005 S40 2.4i (Bought new - since sold)
1986 740GLE 2.3(First Volvo - sold off)
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Ben850
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Which yard do you go to? as I am also considered to be in the great lakes.( I may literally be in one later today. Ha.)
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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fazool
- Posts: 746
- Joined: 6 February 2010
- Year and Model: S60, 2007
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2007 S60 2.5T AWD (Daily Driver)
2001 S60 2.4T (Daughter's Car)
2003 S80 2.9 (Son's Car)
1995 850 2.4 (Daughter's Car - sold off)
2005 S40 2.4i (Bought new - since sold)
1986 740GLE 2.3(First Volvo - sold off)
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tatonka12345
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- Year and Model: XC90 2008; S60 2002
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Anyone know of any good salvage yards south of Chicago? Thanks in advance!
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fazool
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- Year and Model: S60, 2007
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Did end up visiting the yard today. Picked up a heater vent, license plate bracket, pen holder panel and a 18' sealed DIN-8 satellite/changer cable and some fasteners.
With scrap values and awareness of part values, salvage yards just aren't as good as they used to be - even the good one. No S60's but I did see the following:
V70 XC - front end damage but had tan 3rd row seat
V70
960 wagon
XC70 - front end damage but had black 3rd row seat
XC70
S80 - front end damage
S80 - front end damage
S40 - front end damage
S40
850
850- front end damage
850 - totally trashed
850 wagon
hmmmmm....I think that was all of them. Lots of Saabs, a few BMW's and mercedes, lots of Honda's and Volkswagens.
With scrap values and awareness of part values, salvage yards just aren't as good as they used to be - even the good one. No S60's but I did see the following:
V70 XC - front end damage but had tan 3rd row seat
V70
960 wagon
XC70 - front end damage but had black 3rd row seat
XC70
S80 - front end damage
S80 - front end damage
S40 - front end damage
S40
850
850- front end damage
850 - totally trashed
850 wagon
hmmmmm....I think that was all of them. Lots of Saabs, a few BMW's and mercedes, lots of Honda's and Volkswagens.
2007 S60 2.5T AWD (Daily Driver)
2001 S60 2.4T (Daughter's Car)
2003 S80 2.9 (Son's Car)
1995 850 2.4 (Daughter's Car - sold off)
2005 S40 2.4i (Bought new - since sold)
1986 740GLE 2.3(First Volvo - sold off)