How to Get Rid of A Wrecked Car Shell?

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Apr 3, 2012 | 12:02 PM

glhs422

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How to Get Rid of A Wrecked Car Shell?

Hey All,

I have an 02 SS that has been stripped for parts. All that is left is the shell. No motor/trans/rear/wheels. The body was severely damaged in an accident. I'm just looking to get the car off the property, but all the 'sell your junk car' services don't deal with auto 'shells', they want a car they can take to the junk yard and sell.

I'm just looking to get rid of the car. Does anyone know how I could get rid of it? I have no truck or trailer. Is there a company who would just take the car and sell it for scrap metal?

Thanks in advance!

Apr 3, 2012 | 01:06 PM

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When my dad had to get rid of a full sized truck frame that was beyond repair and a portion of the truck cab, he got ahold of the mexican guy that goes around collecting metal. He came with a much bigger truck, and helpers. They chopped it all up with saw-zals and took every piece

(Here in San Fernando Valley)

Apr 3, 2012 | 01:17 PM

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yep just look for scrap people on cl

Apr 3, 2012 | 01:38 PM

glhs422

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Thanks guys, I'm looking on craigs list now. Hah.

Apr 3, 2012 | 02:27 PM

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I'd give LKQ a call (800-525-3667) and ask them if they can pick it up or if you would have to tow it. They do that stuff all the time.

Apr 3, 2012 | 02:54 PM

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Do you still have the 3 door lock cylinders?

Apr 3, 2012 | 02:57 PM

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if u dont have paperwork call scrap collectors, but you should cut it down into smaller pieces for them to take.

if you do.. theres LKQ ... and a couple other places in Sun Valley where you can take the complete car and get some money for the metal.

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Apr 3, 2012 | 10:30 PM

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nah bro, its not worth your time doing yourself. i just chopped up a 2000 z28 and got like 55 bucks, i think i spent more than that in sawzall blades. even if you get a hundred bucks still not worth it imo. next time im doing what everyone else says and calling a metal guy.