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[VAC] Salvage places
Hi John and Jodi (guerin3j@vcn.com),
Yes, they are all across the country.
Whenever I'm stuck for parts, I ask any
tow truck operator where he tows RVs
that were in an accident. It really isn't
hard to find a wrecked Airstream. It may
take a few times asking before the part
you want is on the wreck you find.
We know one VAC member who bought a
wrecked 34' Airstream and scavangered
everything he needed for his vintage
and then sold the wrecked Airstream
back to the same junk yard.
What he paid for in parts was paltry
when he considered the difference in
what he got when he sold it back from
what he paid for it. Having your own
personal parts store in your back yard
while you can take your time and
be creative is worth something.
Happy hunting,
TC