what to do wreck body of car? can I get cash for it recycling? Houston area

Old 12-17-2010, 11:48 PM
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Default what to do wreck body of car? can I get cash for it recycling? Houston area

I have a rolled, totalled jeep wrangler. I have sold pretty much everything off of it. Only thing left is the body (all messed up) and the frame it sits on. Is there any way I could take this to a salvage yard or a metal recycling center and get cash for this?

I am in the Houston area if anyone has any recommendations if there is something I could do with it.

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In austint here is a company that will come and pick up shells and even pay $100 for them if i recall, but i think you have to give them the title aswell.
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The recycling yard will give u like 200$ for it maybe more idk. The place is off lawndale n 610 by the ship channel
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Just need the title unless they are being leinent
think it is $175 a ton here in ft worth anyway
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There is a place on Pinemont between TC Jester and Ella that always has people lined up when scrap prices are up. I can't remember the name of it though.

Does the TJ still have flares that aren't ruined? I might be interested.
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Originally Posted by LeadfootDuramax
There is a place on Pinemont between TC Jester and Ella that always has people lined up when scrap prices are up. I can't remember the name of it though.

Does the TJ still have flares that aren't ruined? I might be interested.
just the rear flares are good
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Are they still black or are they faded? How much do you want for them?
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Best american off of old hwy 90 or prolers over off of waco street will buy it. IF you don't want to mess with hauling it off I know a junk man that would probly come pick it up from you.
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unless you own a trailor to haul it own i would find a Junker that will pay and pick up, i would check ebay for any parts that may hold a little value, you would be surprised what some of those weird parts are worth,, best luck with it
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Originally Posted by FactoryPhil
unless you own a trailor to haul it own i would find a Junker that will pay and pick up, i would check ebay for any parts that may hold a little value, you would be surprised what some of those weird parts are worth,, best luck with it
well I have trailer and everything so it wouldn't be a problem transporting it


I have sold pretty much everything off of it lol even just within a few days of having it on craigslist (and yes, as you said some of the weird parts I would have never imagined people needing)

thanks for all the replies, now I have a few options of where I could take it!


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