fhptom Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I am reconsidering about what to do with the 77 280 that I picked up last year. Just wondering what other people have gotten for scrap now that metal prices have gone up. Do most places want the car stripped out or will they take it whole. Do they then discount off what they think the non metal parts might weigh and give money accordingly. I paid less than $500 and would like to get close to my money back. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Whats wrong with it? Any pics? Scrap was paying 11.87 per 100 lbs, you take the gas tank out, up here in NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhptom Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Mechanically the car is OK, runs,shifts, stops. All the basics for a car to move. After getting the car up on stands and really digging around the under body is in need of a lot of work, pans & frame rails. Every body panel had some rust issue that needed sheet metal cut out and new put in. Need to spend more time on the track car along with all my other chores. Someone could save the car I feel it is just not going to be me. I know there is more money to be had by parting it out or rebuilding but I am at a point where I need to call it quits or go at it full steam. Pics are under member photos. It is the wine red 280. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper371 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I looked through the picture section and couldn't find them . Could you link me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhptom Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Just stopped by our local scrap yard and they are only paying around $8 per 100 lbs. That is only around $150.00 and for that price I guess I will continue working on it. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun40146 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I know that I got about 250-300 when I scrap datsuns. I strip the interior, restore the dashes, sell bits off the motor and leave the block/head as its usally not worth pulling them. Last year I made abour 5000 off ebay/hybridz/zcar selling parts and then scraping the shells. I parted 3 cars last year just so you know what it takes to make those kind of funds. It just takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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