Jasper Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I've never been to a wrecking yard before, and I just had a few questions. How much is the admission fee? It would really suck to go there and pay a few, just to find out they don't have anything I need. Are you allowed to carry toolboxes into the yard? I've read that some don't allow toolboxes. What would I carry my tools in, a bag or on my belt? That's pretty much it. A 1973 Datsun 620 showed up in the Dallas West location on the 9th. To top it off, this weekend is a 1/3rd off sale, so I figured I'd go check it out. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I've never been to a wrecking yard before, and I just had a few questions. How much is the admission fee? It would really suck to go there and pay a few, just to find out they don't have anything I need. Are you allowed to carry toolboxes into the yard? I've read that some don't allow toolboxes. What would I carry my tools in, a bag or on my belt? That's pretty much it. A 1973 Datsun 620 showed up in the Dallas West location on the 9th. To top it off, this weekend is a 1/3rd off sale, so I figured I'd go check it out. The short answer is to call the yard and ask those questions. Ask them if they have any 620s in the yard. It can be a lot of fun!! You should be able to bring your own tools, I have never been to a u-pullit where they lend out tools, however you will need to ask the specific policy of the JY you are planning on going to. Quote Link to comment
Jasper Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 It's a Pick-N-Pull, so I figured someone could at least give me an idea of what the admission fee is. I'm just going to drive over in the morning and I'll figure it out when I get there. Hoping I find a stock Tach. :P Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 It's a Pick-N-Pull, so I figured someone could at least give me an idea of what the admission fee is. I'm just going to drive over in the morning and I'll figure it out when I get there. Hoping I find a stock Tach. :P $2-$5 entry fee usually....but that covers "pocket parts" ;-) Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 last pick n pull i wwnt to admission was 2 bucks and you can carry your own tools in they check tool boxes on the way out this is why i wear cargo shorts Quote Link to comment
FiveTenzo Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 you car check car inventory on there website so you know if they have your car and how long its been there. http://www.picknpull.com/check_inventory.aspx Quote Link to comment
crackerjack69 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 2 bucks to get in. Check inventory and part prices online. Not likely to find a stock tach, but good luck :D I've been thoroughly enjoying the 1/3 off sale this week. Get signed up for the toolkits rewards program when you go. That sale has been on since wednesday for cardholders. They usually start the %50 off sales a day early for members. And they've got stuff like double rewards points days. It's a slick program, and it's free. Make sure any free parts are in your pockets, not your toolbox. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 you car check car inventory on there website so you know if they have your car and how long its been there. http://www.picknpull.com/check_inventory.aspx That is what I always do. Make sure to write down the row number. PnP here is $2 admission. Tools allowed. I have a JY here in town that will let you go into the yard to inspect the part, but the staff pulls the parts. They only have 90 and newer though. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Admission is $2.00 here in washington state, and as far as I know, they all let you bring in your tool box, but they want to search it to make sure your not stealing parts going out/leaving. Nothing is free, unless they give it to you, how would you feel getting caught trying to steal something, personally it would be embarrassing to me getting caught, so I just don't do it. Around here, they don't allow anything in that makes sparks, so if you need corner panels, your going to have to remove them some other way. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 do you guys actually have luck with the row numbers they give you? seems like every time i go i end up having to find it on my own Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 do you guys actually have luck with the row numbers they give you? seems like every time i go i end up having to find it on my own I always have luck. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I always have luck. thats good, i used to always ask but they were never right. one time i was told "your guess is as good as mine." Quote Link to comment
Jasper Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Well $2 is very reasonable. For some reason I was expecting it to be 10 or something. I can't really think of Anything I'd want that would fit in my pockets. Well nvm, a spare speedo gear would be pretty nifty since you can't find the 16 tooth ones anywhere. Quote Link to comment
ryknot Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Arlington is only a buck! Sometimes they end up paying me to go there . .. :) and wear your coveralls, you can fit all sorts of shit in there! at least thats what Ive heard - Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sometimes they don't know what they have out there, usually because of the year, as one guy posted lately, they had a late datsun roadster(68-70) labeled as a 510 in the inventory. The older it is, the less they seem to know, but I am not judging them, as I know shit about the newer stuff, it all looks the same to me. Quote Link to comment
SKkeeterZ Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 It's a Pick-N-Pull, so I figured someone could at least give me an idea of what the admission fee is. I'm just going to drive over in the morning and I'll figure it out when I get there. Hoping I find a stock Tach. :P the place i go to is free to come there to look around, and they encourage you to bring tools so you pull it cause usually they dont like to loan tools ... but i am in oregon so it might be different shit i go ther sometimes just to kills some time and see if anything new came in cause i have been through there so many times Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 do you guys actually have luck with the row numbers they give you? seems like every time i go i end up having to find it on my own I just walk threw every row regardless.... cuz you never know what youll find :lol: Quote Link to comment
Jasper Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sometimes they don't know what they have out there, usually because of the year, as one guy posted lately, they had a late datsun roadster(68-70) labeled as a 510 in the inventory. The older it is, the less they seem to know, but I am not judging them, as I know shit about the newer stuff, it all looks the same to me. You'd think they could at least read a vin plate or something. :unsure: Pretty excited. Are there any other rare/hard to find parts that I should look out for? I know the tach's and clocks are somewhat sought after. Quote Link to comment
crackerjack69 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 the place i go to is free to come there to look around, and they encourage you to bring tools so you pull it cause usually they dont like to loan tools ... but i am in oregon so it might be different shit i go ther sometimes just to kills some time and see if anything new came in cause i have been through there so many times LOL, I went to two different picknpulls today on my lunchbreak. Left all clean and professional lookin, and clocked back on all greasy and muddy. I worked in a wrecking yard for a couple years pulling parts all day everday. I fuckin loved that job but the pay was shit! $10 an hour :( The junkyard atmosphere just does something for me. Tody I got me a sporty B210 steering wheel, some marker lenses and trim, and a 5spd. Tomorrow... Who knows :D Quote Link to comment
Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fit all the old oem nissan/datsun bolts you can into your pockets without them making hella noise... so worth it when you need a random bolt (oem bolts always work better than hardware store crap!) Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fit all the old oem nissan/datsun bolts you can into your pockets without them making hella noise... so worth it when you need a random bolt (oem bolts always work better than hardware store crap!) You are buying the wrong bolts then... Always buy high grade bolts I find. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 On your First trip to a wrecking yard, you may not want to steal from them. The $2 entrance fee does not cover small parts you stick in your pocket. 1 Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I just walk threw every row regardless.... cuz you never know what youll find :lol: agreed. i do when ive got the time. the closes worthwhile one to me is an about 1.45 away. usually i just want to pull what i need and get the hell out of of there. Quote Link to comment
Jasper Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Rain has once again put a damper on my plans. <_< Looks like rain tomorrow too, so I guess I'll have to wait until Monday. :( Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I read on another forum that some jy's are using guards with metal detectors. Gee, I wonder why? Do you wear a big,bulky coat when you go to Wally World? Quote Link to comment
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