The Five Basics to Car Restoration
It is a fact that every one of us wants to have a car of our own to take us everywhere on the road. Then if we put this to the next level some of us has that passion of restoring a classic car not only as a project but a priced possession to roll down on the road with pride. Furthermore, in doing so, there are some factors that need to consider in restoring a project car. It may take months, maybe years or thousands of bucks but is sure worth it once its finish. Here you are the 5 basics to car restoration.
- Look for a car that runs.
Buying a car that starts and running saves you more time and expensive mechanical repairs. If you buy a non-running car it is more likely to be expensive for your restoration and it will take more time just by looking for the parts alone. You might be needed to build a new engine but in the best chance possible that you will find a running car it might only take few part replacement and you will be alright.
- Find a car that has a good value.
There are many cars out there that can be restored but the value of the cars might be different even if it’s restored. Research and look for a car that has a potential not only as the car itself but also a market potential. You can never really tell, your project car when finished might be the next big thing!
- Rust could be another problem.
This is one of the hardest problem in car restoration, rust. You may find out that some parts or the chassis of the car you are restoring has been eaten by rust. It may take a long time to repair and cost a good amount of money; depending on how rusty is your chassis. You might need to cut the sections, fabricate, and weld new metal plates to strengthen the affected part. If you are lucky enough to find a new chassis you might use that and build your car on the newly found chassis.
- Parts should be always available; it’s a must on restoration.
This might be the another problem, the availability of parts. If parts are not available, it may hinder your restoration and hold you back and delay your restoration. Salvage yards like we New York City Auto Salvage and Glass has a wide range of cheap used auto parts that can help you on the parts you need. This ensures your project goes smoothly. This also secures you budget and you can save more on parts.
- Ask for an expert advice.
It will be very handy of you know someone who knows about restoration or someone who did a restoration to give you some advice on your project. If we go back to number 1 choosing the right car is always the good start. Feedback coming from an expert’s point of view is a saving tool from hiccups on your restoration.
So there you go the 5 basics to your project car restoration. It may take time but it will pay the price once it’s finished. If you are looking for parts for your car, why not visit New York City Auto Salvage and Glass. Contact us at (718) 297-9797). We will look after you.
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Hidden Treasure in Salvage Yards
Remember the old days that we use the traditional yellow page directory to look for services and information that we need? Now in the digital era, everything is one click and touch away. Everything can be researched through the internet in our computers and smart phones. It is very convenient and one you may come across are Salvage Yards which we will talk about in this article.
You will never know what you can get from a salvage yard. A salvage yard can offer a wide range of brand, make, and selection of parts that you need. It is called a bag of treasure because you can find valuable parts for such a cheap price. It is also a place for hard to find parts when you are restoring or owning vintage cars. Based from personal experience I have come to a salvage yard and I wasn’t really expecting to find the part that I need but I’m really desperate so I did give it a try. I was looking for a front bumper of a Mitsubishi Sedan and luckily out of nowhere I found one. It is also the same color that I need for my car. I got it for only $30.00 would you believe that? In authorize service centers it may cost around $100-$200 and triple the price from salvage yards. I ask the man who owns the salvage yard and he told me that the part that I purchased comes from a car that recently junk by its owner because it was involve in an accident, luckily the driver was not harmed and the damage part of the car is from the rear the reason why the front bumper has been saved. That is why I have it now. Salvage Yards also work by paying cash for your junk car or you can sell parts in case you have some stock after replacement it’s another way for cash back.
If you think that Salvage Yards are the best alternative way for buying parts, give New York City Auto Salvage and Glass. Here is our contact number (718) 297-9797. You can also find us on Facebook just type our name. Catch ya!
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Auto Recycling and Salvaging
We all have known for a fact that the automobile industry is one of the leading contributors to our global economy. Car manufacturers are finding ways for better environment friendly vehicles that lessens the likelihood of generating waste, energy and pollution to the environment. This involves pre-manufacturing, production stage, and while the car is on the road. When a car is too old and in a situation that is not road worthy too drive, the salvage yards plays an important role to solve this problem. So what does Salvage Yards do? Let’s find out.
Auto salvaging is the process of removing usable parts and components of a junk car. Those parts are then overhauled, recycled, and sold to the public. Whether a car is old, involved in an accident, or has a mechanical failure, if your car had one of the following it is advisable to junk your car in a salvage yard. Salvage yards like us, New York City Auto Salvage and Glass pays cash for cars.
The preliminary process of salvaging a car or any vehicle in a salvage yard starts with draining all the oil, coolant and fluids from the car. This prevents spills and leaks while the car is being salvaged and dismantled. The fluids and oils collected from this process can also be sold for other cars for a cheaper price. The gas tank left can be restored to sell or can be made into scrap metal. Furthermore, the tires can be recycled as 2nd hand tires or re-fabricated to become new ones.
The remaining parts attached to the chassis will then be disassembled into the smallest part. Every part can be sold from windshields to floor mats even the screws as long as it can be recycled. The salvage yards are meticulous when evaluating a part for quality and satisfaction. It sure is salvage yard is a good choice for junking your car or repairing instead of buying expensive one.
If you want to learn more about salvage yards come visit us in Queens! We are New York City Auto Salvage and Glass give us a call at (718) 297 9797. We will look after you!
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We Value the Environment
New York City Auto Salvage & Glass ensures that we keep our yard safe by following necessary precautions so that we won’t harm the environment. We always adhere to the city ordinance when it comes to proper storage of vehicles and appropriate disposal of chemicals found in the vehicles, such as coolant, transmission and engine oil, and many more. Disposal, storage and inspection are carefully and systematically done at all times.
Used oils are immediately taken off from the vehicle upon arrival because failure to do so could lead to fire accidents. These are kept in sealed and labelled containers and are either given to establishments that use commercial-type oil-fired stove, forwarded to stations that accept used car oils, or forwarded to a certified disposal company. Used oils are never used as dust suppressant on any part of our salvage yard not only because these are harmful to one’s health but also because these could damage the environment.
We segregate our garbage according to its type. All materials that are hazardous, such as those which are toxic, flammable, and toxic, are kept in different containers, and biodegradable wastes are kept in another container. These are forwarded to the disposal company. We also follow the open burning regulation.
New York City Auto Salvage & Yard values the safety of everyone. Rest assured that we are always executing appropriate methods as we value the government’s drive towards keeping our environment safe at all times.
NYC Auto Salvage and Glass Helps Relieve Used Auto Part Shopper’s Rage
You know what’s a pain in the neck? Trying to order replacement auto parts online. It seems like every major parts distributor wants your VIN number, driver’s license, the last four digits of your social security number, credit card info, blood type, credit report and medical history just to order a simple part! Ok, so we’re exaggerating a little bit, but not by much.
Repairing a car or pickup is expensive and time consuming the way it is. Why does it have to take 45 minutes of filling out an online form just to order an oil pump? You can’t even search for cylinders without signing up for accounts these days. After you do that, be prepared to welcome a barrage of telemarketing calls!
If you’re working on breathing life back into your old car or truck, you’re probably just as frustrated as everyone else. Forget calling major retailers. You’ll never get them on the phone without screaming at an automated system and rage pounding your phone’s key pad for a half hour. Give up. Call us. We’ll help you.
NYC Auto Salvage and Glass is New York’s favorite place to save money on used auto parts, interior parts, replacement glass and more. An organized system ensures customer service representatives are able to find exactly the parts you need quickly. The best part? We won’t put you on hold or force you to communicate with a robotic voice. We actually have real customer service reps who are happy to help you out.
All of our used auto parts and repairs are guaranteed, and we work hard to keep our customers coming back for life. Call New York City Auto Salvage and Glass at 718-297-9797 to find the replacement auto parts, mirrors, windshields and so much more that you need. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive discount offers and read our customer feedback.
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