70rivme Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 So Tuesday while making my way to Chicago from New Mexico I thought I would reroute myself to make a visit to a junkyard I have been wanting to check out and see what they have hanging around the yard for my 1970. I walked in and asked about 2nd gen Rivs. The reply was "what do you need?" with an attitude. My reply was asking, "can't I check them out and see what's available and the condition?". I thought all junkyards let you walk the grounds or at least accompany you on the grounds. That has been my experience with the many I have been to. I was told I cannot go onto the lot and I would just have to give them my list. I don't know about most situations but I have never had to approach a junkyard in person with a list. If it is online or a phone call I can understand the list but in person I would expect to be able to see the vehicle. When I walk a yard I usually find more than what I went there for by seeing the vehicle and sometimes I even go without needing anything but end up finding more than I need. Does this sound pretty typical or did I just cross paths with this guy on the wrong day? I had even asked about posi rear ends for my '70 and was told he has not seen a posi in a Riv. That could have been a clue to leave also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Lawsuits are bringing this country to its knees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Sir, just like J Franklin said insurance companies are protecting themselves. Supposedly, the junkyard doesn’t want you to get hurt and sue them. Turbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 There are still some out there that let you "roam," but they are getting harder to find. There are "pick a part" yards that require you to get your own part. There are several in new England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 As ALL have said, it's ALL about the liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 A while back there was a Subaru commercial where the dreamy owner visits his totaled car that now belongs to the insurance company and on its way to the auto parts (junkyard). The guy reaches in and steals the gearshift knob as a souvenir, probably a $30-$50 sale to the auto parts. Showing that kind of pilfering to a few million people nationwide and, apparently showing it is acceptable, isn't going to get the auto parts owner to greet a roamer with open arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 we always let people roam around, that is part of the fun of visiting a place where many of cars like yours rest in peace. We always tell them it is at your own risk if you get cut, hurt, bitten etc with a witness listening, however they are all enthusiasts so not prone to bite the hand that feeds them their vintage parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Don't let one fall on you!!! This yard had them stacked 3 high. Edited October 11, 2019 by JFranklin (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70rivme Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Appreciate the replies! I can understand the liability thing and a simple waiver could take care of that I would think. I would imagine at the least, the guy could have walked me out to the cars and let me take a gander all the while he was babysitting me. I guess I have just been spoiled by roaming the places that have no worries about liability or that is why I sign a waiver before I have gone in. Too bad there isn't a publication that names junkyards across the country and any rules that might apply. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He's in the salvage business because he doesn't have to get off his butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 12:18 PM, RivNut said: He's in the salvage business because he doesn't have to get off his butt. My Uncle has a junk yard in Florida. He strips more cars, trucks, whatever motor vehicle comes his way. He says he makes more $ on parts then he does on scrap metal. Uncle has workers use a machine that skins the rubber off electric wire cords for $6. An hour. Uncle said he could do better on copper sales if his help would stay out of the storage lockers. I said at 6$ an hour the worker has to make up it someplace. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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