Junkyard Scrounging

[MGBGT_noob]

Does anyone have ant advise on how to find parts for my LBC in local junkyards?

I need some BGT bits, that would cost too much if I tried to buy repro parts. They'd also cost too much to ship in.

I don't know of any LBC-specific yards around here, so I need some advice on the best way to find the parts I need.

Has anyone had much luck getting parts for British cars from "mainstream" salvage yards?

 

[Monark192]

Don't know what you will find in Plano but I would recommend checking with Tony Barnhill a supporting vendor of this site and perveyor of new and used MG parts. PM him on this site or visit https://www.theautoist.com/

 

[Steve_S]

Junkyard these days (at least around here) have very few old cars. These days however, all the junk yards have set up a network so if you're looking for something one doesn't have, they will put out a call to the rest for you.

 

[tony barnhill]

Unless you happen to find a yard that specializes in older cars, most yards today crush them after a few years & try to focus o the newer models where there's still money from insurance companies for body parts. Everytime my local yard happens upon an old MG, they just haul it to me - they don't want them!

What type parts? Heck, shipping a fender to you is gonna be the most expensive thing unless you're talking engines or transmissions!

 

[RickB]

Tony, got an off the hip (won't hold you to it) estimate for shipping a pair of GT fenders?
(to LA or maybe say to WA. zip 98065)
Got a good pair of late 60's GT fenders on hand?

 

[Dave Richards]

Tony or this guy: His name is Marshall, he's got quite a collection, all indoors and knows what he's talking about (like Tony) he ships everywhere...

https://www.britishusedautoparts.com/

 

[tony barnhill]

I'm gonna guess - without a zip code - that a pair to the West Coast would be about $125 via FEDEX Ground

I've got several GT fenders - just have to look at particular type/years.

 

[RickB]

I like Tony's website a lot better.