Cash for Clunkers [Archive] - StangBangerz Forums

Pitbull1052

11-09-2009, 11:46 AM

Found this on craigs thought it was interesting....... first thing I've seen as far as them selling the parts from these cars..

http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/1457711809.html

mustanger

11-09-2009, 06:52 PM

That's interesting, I thought everything on a car for the clunker deal was to be destroyed and that nothing could be sold from the car ?

Stangman

11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

That was always my understanding as well... But there are some very enterprising individuals out there

92coupe

11-09-2009, 07:44 PM

U PULL AND PAY is loaded with cars from cash for clunkers.

CNTLOSE

11-09-2009, 09:35 PM

The motors were the only thing not allowed to be sold...so I heard.

woodurb69

11-10-2009, 12:07 AM

specifically from the memo we got at the dealer stated the engine had to be completely unusable (liquid glass) but whe the junk yard got them they could sell body parts and stuff legally before crushing the whole car. so they could essentally gut the car then crush it with the drivetrain.

Stangman

11-10-2009, 08:47 AM

I'm sure heads and intakes are liberated from those motors at the very least...

rpppaprp

11-11-2009, 08:51 PM

I work for a very large salvage yard and we have tons of the clunker cars. The engines and body / shell are to be destroyed. The product they use in the engines destroys everything including radiators that have oil coolers built in. The only exception to the body being destroyed is the unboltable parts, including the beds and front clips. The drivetrain is sellable as long as it has passed our inspection. The last count was over 400 vehicles on our property. You guys would be amazed at some of the vehicles that go through the dismantling building, most of which get drained of all fluids and taken straight to the crusher. It's a shame.