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Subject:Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
From:Allan Streib
Date:Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:36:59 -0500

For something like a "stripped" vehicle I'd think that they would pay
you based on weight and the current market for scrap steel.

If it has tires on it they might ding you for tire disposal.

I'm only speculating....

On Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:17 -0500, "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> So tell me this one's who know. What do you suppose is a decent dollar
> amount for a "rolling Chasis" Vanagon is I were sending one (or two)
> to a scrap yard? Both have body damage int he rear but are for the
> most part sound of too much rust (and have good glass).
>
> I mean how does that work? Do scrap yards usually have a price range?
>
> To give more detail this is a yard whenre he would most likely keep
> them there for pick and pull situations.
>
> My original thought was that I'd be willing to "give" them to the
> yard because a) we have a good relationship and they have treated us
> very well
> b) it would be of value to me because they will come get them c) I
>    know where they are if I ever need anything down the road.
>
> I'll have stripped them both of anything I want or can sell - neither
> will contain trans or engine. So to me the value is mostly in that
> they will come haul them away and I don't have to worry about it.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa)
> Patty's Bus
>