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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Thirdgen junkyard

Found these on another forum. The guy that posted them is in Alberta Canada. Not sure if anyone's seen them before


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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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I'll take the whole lot lol
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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HOLY F-body smorgasboard Batman!!!!!!...

figures it would be in CanaDaaaa.....it would be like a kid in a candy store....
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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I guess it's probably been closed at least eight years now, but Mobile, Alabama used to have a salvage yard called Camaro Heaven. They were well stocked with Firebirds and Mustangs as well. If they hadn't closed my project would be done by now...and I'd be deeply in debt.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

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I guess it's probably been closed at least eight years now, but Mobile, Alabama used to have a salvage yard called Camaro Heaven. They were well stocked with Firebirds and Mustangs as well. If they hadn't closed my project would be done by now...and I'd be deeply in debt.
Trans Am Creations is in AL. I picked up something there last week, he has a huge warehouse full of used f body parts. Give Jeff a call.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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the guys a pain to deal with i would rather duck tape or crazy glue a part then go there,and he's local
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Oh man - thats like heaven ... schw-inggg !

Gotta save that pic to the librairy.

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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found the website:

http://www.davidt.com/
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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he has a GTA there with the euro-type paddle mirrors (stock #1644), very cool...
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Dang, how come Canada has 2 junk yards w/ cams and birds ?

What are their prices like there ? I seen about 50 cars I need to buy -LOL

Thanks for showing that website, now I'm sick.

Good source for parts.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

Id like to spend a couple hours on that lot !!
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

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Dang, how come Canada has 2 junk yards w/ cams and birds ?

What are their prices like there ? I seen about 50 cars I need to buy -LOL

Thanks for showing that website, now I'm sick.

Good source for parts.
Unless this guy has the only part on the planet and you are willing to give your firstborn for it, then I would keep looking elsewhere. He is in a category above expensive.

I called him a while back looking for tail lights and a few other things. The one thing that stuck with me is he wanted $300 for each tail

I didn't even bother giving him the rest of my parts list.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Wow, thats beyond ridiculous. He is a 3rd gen hoarder - no offense to anybody here.

How difficult is it to convert a canaidian car to us/english, and or is it required ? My guess is if you have to get inspection then only thing would be kh/mph thing, and perhaps some emissions.

Thoughts ?
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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i was out yesterday here in the Dallas area and i cant find chit for 3rd gens
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Wow, he has some good stuff in there. It's a shame he dismantled so many rare cars for parts. I seen several 350 t-top GTA's (Canada only) 2 were carmine red interior cars and one was a paddle mirror. He also has a 82 firebird iron duke 4 speed and a 85-86 IROC in yellow for parts.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Dang! I'd love to have just 1 day in there with my tool box and pickup. I'd fill that long bed up to the brim!
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

I called him numerous times for parts he has everything but the prices are unfit I wanted a used t56 and his best price was 7gs thanks but no thanks
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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The pix are cool and sad at the same time. I love walking pull a part and if I was at that F-body yard I might never leave.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

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I called him numerous times for parts he has everything but the prices are unfit I wanted a used t56 and his best price was 7gs thanks but no thanks
$7,000 for a used T56??? Does he not realize you can buy a completely built one from Tick for less than half that? What an idiot.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by driver101
the guys a pain to deal with i would rather duck tape or crazy glue a part then go there,and he's local
It's really sad that some of these guys would rather watch the cars slowly rust into the ground than sell the parts to people who could make good use of them. What a waste!
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

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$7,000 for a used T56??? Does he not realize you can buy a completely built one from Tick for less than half that? What an idiot.
well I told him that I can get an ls1 and t56 from a company in the states for 4500(hawks) his reply was tell me the company because i want to buy them all for that price neways to make a long story short ill continue my busness at hawks
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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well I told him that I can get an ls1 and t56 from a company in the states for 4500(hawks) his reply was tell me the company because i want to buy them all for that price neways to make a long story short ill continue my busness at hawks
What a douche. Tell him he's hurting the hobby by doing that.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Already found something like that!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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I just got off the phone with this place, inquiring about a spare set of '91 - '92 Trans Am GTA tail lights. The guy I talked to said they typically sell for $900 per side, and $1200 per side if they're in REALLY good condition. Name:  ian.gif
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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I just got off the phone with this place, inquiring about a spare set of '91 - '92 Trans Am GTA tail lights. The guy I talked to said they typically sell for $900 per side, and $1200 per side if they're in REALLY good condition.
How long did it take you to stop laughing at him? That guy is clearly not living in the same universe as the rest of us.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

You found heaven!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Re: Thirdgen junkyard

Originally Posted by carlos64030
I just got off the phone with this place, inquiring about a spare set of '91 - '92 Trans Am GTA tail lights. The guy I talked to said they typically sell for $900 per side, and $1200 per side if they're in REALLY good condition.
This guy is out of his mind. You can buy NOS for cheaper than that. But maybe that's the market in Canada? Hmm....maybe I just stumbled on to a new business idea. Sell into Canada and undercut all these crazy people
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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quite a few thirdgens in the yards here in nj. All kinds of good stuff
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:57 AM
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Camaro heaven in Tilton NH. Not a pick n pull but has a great catalog on his website of just thirdgen stuff. Really reasonable prices and cheap shipping. Couldn't recommend him enough.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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quite a few thirdgens in the yards here in nj. All kinds of good stuff

where in NJ?
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Makes me sick to think about all those cars just sitting there in the yard in Canada
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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where in NJ?
Blaceys auto salvage in jackson has quite a few. you have to pay to get in though. $2. personally they are a ripoff though. AAA management in englishtown has shelved thirdgen parts. B&J auto salvage in marlboro has about 10-15. i'll be there this sat to see what new stuff they got.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mjdavis68
i was out yesterday here in the Dallas area and i cant find chit for 3rd gens
i live in ft worth good luck finding yards with 3rd gens best bet is to find a whole car on craigslist all junkyards seem to have is 4th gen
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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I went to the website for this junkyard and asked for info on a driver side fender ground effect and hatch pull down motor and he wanted over $600 dollars for the motor and $400 for the ground effect.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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I contacted them about a iroc steering wheel. 480 is his price. the condition would be best available but no idea what that means. I am sure it wouldn't be anywhere near mint. It's a shame this guy is doing this. I wish nothing but misfortune for his business, and hope this guy loses it all. It's not good business to ask these kinds of prices. I also pray that all these cars don't end up getting shredded or crushed. If I were ridiculously wealthy I would go buy all of them set them in an empty lot near the house just let everyone go pick the parts need for projects of them. Keep as many third gens on the road as possible.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:21 AM
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DavidT's in Canada has been known in the "Hobby" to be a "Royal Canadian RIPOFF" !!! At best it's a good place to look around,Photo and document any rare/unique cars.

You can buy COMPLETE parts car's for the INSANE prices he ask's for one little part


The day the guy "kicks the bucket",I'm sending over a few auto carriers and taking all those '82-84 birds !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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His prices are insane from what I read and hes the only stupid Canadian up here. When I get parts I sell them cheap as I want them to get back into the hands of people fixing their cars. Nothing on these cars are gold or made of it. I lol'd so hard at $300 a side for tail lights. LOL i sold my last set and they where MINT for $100. All I can say is he doesnt deserve those cars
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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That's why he has so many.......he can't seem to get rid of em for some reason.
Wonder why?
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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cause his prices are ridiculous. wanted to charge me a grand for tan interior plastics and 800 on 2 seats w.o shipping included
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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sheesh. Thats absurd. Those prices are ridiculous! I got taillights off ebay for $50 for both sides. Dashpad shipped for $200. IROC Steering wheel with horn for $50. You can find just about anything off ebay if you look hard enough. Now, out here in colorado, pick and pull is not really an option. 3rd gens VERY scarce. Couldn't find a front gold wheel, so went to car parts and got one from a junkyard almost mint for $75 shipped. This guys wants $7k for a t56? he's outta his MIND!
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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There's a place in Searcy, Arkansas that has 3rd and 4th gens I can't remember the name though. I've been meaning to go but the prices seem a little high. Not quite as bad as that place in Canada though.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Didn't log on for almost a month and then this happens glad I'm being of help.
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