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Old 01-19-2021, 07:52 PM   #13
1976gmc20
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Re: Parting Out versus Scrap

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot View Post
I agree on the scrap yard price vs real value. But if it winds up sitting on her place, then it is another project that isn't getting done and every time she looks at it, a reminder of the wreck. And once critters start gnawing on things and making nests, the value will quickly go to near scrap price.

If it isn't feasible to repair, sell or scrap as quick as possible and move on.
Yeah, I traded off our old Suburban for almost nothing

After three days of cleaning out mouse droppings and damage, I really didn't want to drive it back home.
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1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD

Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner
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