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Subject:Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
Date:Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:22:10 EST

In a message dated 2/25/10 2:18:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
magikvw@GMAIL.COM writes:

> 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?
>
>

they pay by the weight.  scrap iron is currently $9 dollars per 100 lbs.
i scrapped out a stripped out vanagon last month and i got $150 for it.
(no engine, no trans, no interior no doors)