Junk Yards (Auto Dismantlers)
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Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:32:10 -0700
From: Barney McNamara
Subject: Junk Yards
Brett wrote:
>Nice page, good looking truck. My question concerns how readily
>available major body parts are in your area. I am looking for a whole
>rust free bed for my 1982 SR5 or at least a rust free passenger bed
>side. Being in Oklahoma anything I find here is pretty much wasted away
>by the time I find it. I have been told anything from a 79 through 83
>will work. Any information of who I might call or where I might look
>would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Brett Stevens
I have done a lot of business with a local Toy 4x4 yard in San Jose:
Toyota 4x4 Dismantlers - (408)436-7890. I don't know if they regularly
ship long distances or not.
There is a yard on the net that does a lot of mail order stuff,
Toyota Auto Parts, I have not dealt with them, but have heard good
things: http://www.taprecycling.com/
Also, I just heard of another yard in southern CA, I have not talked
to them, but I saw a couple nice 4Runners that he had sold some
happy customers: Bernie's Toy Parts (310)518-2685
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Barney McNamara JENNY - 83 Toyota Short Bed
( barney@flowpoint.com ) stock 22R motor ; 3" body lift
Santa Cruz, Ca. 8" alloy rims; 31" BFG A/Ts
homepage: http://www.scruz.net/~barneym/barnhome.htm
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Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:02:07 -0700
From: "Brandon Miller"
Subject: Re: Junk Yards
>
>There is a yard on the net that does a lot of mail order stuff,
>Toyota Auto Parts, I have not dealt with them, but have heard good
>things: http://www.taprecycling.com/
>
Just my opinion but I would put TAP righ up there with Northwest, only a
last resort!! There are atleast three other Toyota wreckers right next to
TAP that are a lot better!
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Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:33:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Luke P Miller
Subject: Re: Junk Yards
On Wed, 29 Apr 1998, Barney McNamara wrote:
>
> Also, I just heard of another yard in southern CA, I have not talked
> to them, but I saw a couple nice 4Runners that he had sold some
> happy customers: Bernie's Toy Parts (310)518-2685
I'll second this recommendation. Bernie's saved my butt when I needed a
new front driveshaft for my old 85 three days before leaving to Canada for
a month. They've got a pretty good stash of parts, lots of body parts and
so forth.
They are also located in one of the dirtiest areas of LA, in the
industrial area behind the harbor. Don't be surprised if you get
propositioned by one of the locals while visiting Bernie's. :)
Luke Miller
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1985 4Runner 3"Alcan front lift, 3" custom Mazda spring rear lift, 4.88's,
rear lockright, RS 9000's, 32x11.50 Michelins, ugly homemade bumpers (the
best kind)...
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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 11:34:26 -0400
From: Sheldon Gardner
Subject: 85 4 Runner Rebuild...
> We plan on rebuilding the transmission, and the engine while we're at
> it. OK, here's the questions... I was interested in beefing up the
> engine just a bit...not too much, and looking for a little more pick-up.
> The mechanic I spoke to (keep in mind I have basic+ knowledge of engines
> and how they work) said he could do the cams and bore the pistons 30
> over. He also suggested a couple of gear kits to change the ratio.
> Closer shifting, I know, but faster take-off. What do you think of
> having this done, and should there be any other areas I have them check
> out, now knowing that it was a former work truck. By the way, it has
> 147,000 miles on it.
ATK engines sells complete long blocks for around 1600 with 3 year 36000
mile warranty and if breaks you can take it toany Toyota dealer to fix
and ATK will pick up the bill. It might not be a super motor but it will
be bored and you can put a cam in there while it's out. Btw ATK's price
has no core charge so you could probably sell your old long block for
something to help offset some of the cost
ATK 800 508 5997.
> The 4 wheel drive seems to work fine (well, worked
> fine). The engine is still running, but also still knocking, which I was
> told by a couple of other mechanics that the sound is "piston slap".
>
> Any feedback?
>
> Thanks - - Laura
Laura,After recently having tranny problems with my 90 unit I was thinking
rebuild until I found out how much some of the Toyota Only parts were
going to cost some of the gears were like 200 bucks for just one!!!!!
I bought a complete gear box (transfer not included) from T.A.P. in CA
for 625.00 delivered to my door with 6 month warranty. All I had to do
was bolt it up and go. Getting a used tranny isn't as good as rebuilding
it yourself and knowing what's in there but heck 1700.00 vs 625.00 I'll
go with the 625 plus I really think if the replacement tranny is junk it's
going to go within 6 months. Some say T.A.P. will rip you off but
everything I have ever bought from them I have been satisfied with and
has been delivered right when they say it will with no problems anyone
ever have a prob with em?
just my $0 .05 worth..
T.A.P. 800 765 7100
btw the replacement tranny is a 91 unit so I moved up a year;-)
Sheldon Gardner
A to Z Marketing Inc.
atzmkt@flnet.com
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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 13:55:51 -7 GMT
From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III"
Subject: here's the info on the part's recycler stuff...
a couple people has sent me mail asking for this info:
united recyclers group (urg)
their web site is www.autopartsearch.com
you can send for their 'catalog' for a yearly price of $15. it's free if
you tell them you are an insurance adjuster.
urg premium parts
subscriptions
1999 broadway, suite 3225
denver, co 80202
contact # for urg:
1-800-238-3934
360-318-0206 fax
i recommend you go through the web page and follow the path to tell it
what vehicle you have and it will generate a list of places all over the
country where they MAY carry stuff for it.
Leo G. Divinagracia III
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