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Jon A. Griffin

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Jun 7, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/7/96
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A while back someone posted a short list of RV wrecking yards that sell used
parts and accessories. I printed it then promptly lost it. Would someone who
hasn't lost theirs Email me a copy please.

Thanks

Jon

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Harry Mesh

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Jun 11, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/11/96
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>Thanks

>Jon

Better still, how about reposting to this newsgroup? Lots of us who
missed the original post would be interested.

Harry Mesh
hm...@newcomm.net


Paul Pesce

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Jun 11, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/11/96
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I found very helpful RV wreck yard...
www.primenet.com/~azrvinc

JACK CLARKE

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Some people wanted the list of RV wrecking yards. Since I drive
a wreck, I had saved it. So here it is:

RV SALVAGE YARDS/SURPLUS PARTS SUPPLIERS
The following is a list of salvage yards throughout the United
States that Terry Banister of Highways compiled in August 1995. If
you have any additional places to add, please e-mail them to Dee.

_______________________________________________________________

ALL AUTO TRUCK RECYCLE; 11301 Dismantle Ct., Rancho Cordova, CA
95742; (800) 725-5288, (916) 635-9100, FAX (916) 638-1925. American,
foreign, motorhome parts -- used, rebuilt and new available:
generators, rear ends, engines, transmissions, wheels, awnings,
cabinets, tires, toilets, converters, ladders, windows, doors. Ship
nationwide by UPS and Freight Co.


ARIZONA RV SALVAGE; 2737 W. Lincoln, Phoenix, AZ 85009;
http://www.primenet.com/~azrvinc; (602) 272-0301, FAX (602)
484-0918. New and used plumbing, cooling, lighting, appliances,
windows, doors, holding tanks, hubs, rotors, axles, running gears
and rear ends. Vast inventory, will ship nationwide.


BONTRAGER'S SURPLUS PARTS;18719 E. US 12, White Pigeon, MI 49099;
(616) 483-7017, FAX, (616) 483-7786. Refrigerators, ranges, hot
water heaters, furnaces. Six salesmen.


BRANDON AUTO SALVAGE; 3159 Highway 60 E., Balrico, FL 33594; (800)
282-7462, (813) 689-8131, FAX (813) 684-7010. All types of RV parts
for all types of RVs.


CHEROKEE RV SALVAGE; 5050 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216; (303)
295-3433, FAX (303) 297-8812. "Largest RV salvage this side of the
Mississippi."


COOPER RV SALVAGE; 1300 Thornton St., Elkhart, IN 46514; (219)
293-3027. All types of parts for all types of RVs.


ELKHART SURPLUS SALVAGE; 28301 US 33 West, Elkhart, IN 46516; (219)
295-8903.


ICKE'S RV SURPLUS; 701 W. Huntington St., Montpelier, IN 47359;
(317) 728-5668. New/Surplus RV parts. 29 years in business. Four
warehouses. UPS nationwide delivery.


MATHER AUTO WRECKING; 4095 Happy Lane, Sacramento, CA 95827; (800)
822-6110, (916) 366-8211. We buy Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth,
Mitsubishi insurance wrecks. Specialize in Dodge motorhomes.


MIDWEST SALVAGE; 1700 N. State Rd. 5, Shipshwana, IN 46563; (219)
825-9822.


NATIONAL RECOVERY SERVICE INC.; Box 310, Liberty, NC 27298; (800)
903-7285, (910) 622-7285. Rebuilds damaged RVs. Engines, nose/tail
cones, differentials, transmissions and other new and old
hard-to-find parts.


SHAW & CO.; 6374 State Rd. 303, Albuquerque, NM 87105; (505)
877-8949. Mainly trailers and large appliances.


SINGLETON RV SALVAGE & SALES; 383 Nelson Rd., Rochester, WA 98579;
(360) 273-9566. "We are here just for you. Check with us before
buying new!" Sinks, fridges, stoves, lights, awnings, roof air,
propane tanks, axles, body parts, doors, windows, jacks and much
more. Open four days a week: Thur., Fri., Sat. and Sun.


VANDERHAAG'S INC.; 3809 4th Ave. W., Spencer, IA 51301; (800)
831-5164. (712) 262-7000. Mostly car and truck, but large Oshkosh
surplus parts, suspensions and drivelines. Free mailer available.


WALT'S RV SURPLUS; 16616 Valley Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335; (909)
823-0563, FAX (909) 823-8515. New/Surplus RV parts. Specializing in
Fleetwood, as well as National and Cobra RVs.

_______________________________________________________________

ORPHAN RV PARTS

ALL RITE EXTERIORS; 1500 Shelton, Hollister, CA 95023; (800)
262-6541. Collision-repair parts for all types RV exteriors.


BRAD'S RV INC.; 8636 Whitmore Lake Rd., Brighton, MI 48116; (313)
231-2771. Parts available for Century trailers and Discoverer
motorhomes.


BOEING SURPLUS; 20651 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032; (206) 393-4065.
Surplus aluminum sheeting, honeycomb insulation and mylar. Large
quantity orders call, Jon Thurman at (206) 393-4049.


CAMPER & RECREATION INC.; Rt.1, Box 238, Loyal, WI 54446; (715)
255-8142. Replacement canvas tops. Will manufacture canvas for any
folding trailer even without pattern if old canvas is available.


CANVAS REPLACEMENTS; S.H. 2419 Hwy 98, Loyal, WI 54446; (715)
255-9332. Canvas replacements for any type of RV.


CINNABAR ENGINEERING, INC.; 116 Orval Street, Sandusky, MI 48471;
(800) 720-2227. All original GMC motorhome parts and publications
are distributed under license from General Motors Corporation.
Certified technicians staff a Chevrolet motorhome service center
that has 25,000-pound lifts and body and interior shops.


COUNTRY MOTORS;160 S. Hwy 50, Box 1119, Dayton, NV 89403; (702)
246-3772, FAX (702) 246-0352. Specialists in RVs.


DIXIE TRAILER SUPPLY/RV PARTS/SERVICE; 4135 N. Dixie Hwy., Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33334; (305) 565-9210. 27 yrs.in business. New and
hard-to-find trailer and RV parts.


D.T.I. INC. PARTS UNLIMITED; 304 1/2 N. Main, Middlebury, IN 46540;
(800) 289-0919, (219) 825-5858. Reconditioned/Scratch and dent
appliances. RV appliance parts.


ELECTREX; 108 E. Sherman, Hutchinson, KS 67501; (316) 669-9966.
Custom manufacturing of electrical wiring harnesses, electrical
assemblies, switch panels, clock panels and misc. electrical devices
for vans and RVs.


HARMONY ENTERPRISES; 704 Main Ave. N., Harmony, MN 55939; (507)
886-6666. Components available for any Harmony Ent. roof-lift
system. Heco camper canvases are available for Palomino, Puma, Trade
Winds, Winnebago and many more.


HORN'S SALES AND SERVICE; I-43 South, Box 1171, South Sheboygan, WI
53801; (414) 564-2381. Parts and accessories for all types of
campers.


HOWELL'S RV APPLIANCE REPAIR; 1162 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA
92021; (619) 441-0066. New, used and reconditioned RV appliances.


IDEAL RV AND TRAILER SUPPLY; 3375 E. Bayshore Rd., Redwood City, CA
94063; (415) 365-1574. Hard-to-find new and used RV parts.


INLAND RV PARTS AND SERVICE; 391 Elizabeth Lane, Corona, CA 91720;
(800) 877-7311. Parts for older Airstream trailers.


ISLEY'S DISTRIBUTORS; 2225 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201; (800)
962-5547, (602) 834-1234. Parts available for older and current RVs.
Specializing in hard-to-find parts. Mail order catalog available.


LA PORTE'S PARTS DISTRIBUTORS; 2444 N. Fifth St., Hartsville, SC
29550; (803) 332-0191. Unique inventory of new and obsolete heating,
airconditioning and appliance parts; Duo therm, Coleman etc.
Wholesale only -- Please have your dealer contact them for you.


MIDWAY RV SERVICE; 8301 Bolsa Ave., Box 157, Midway City, CA 92655;
(714) 897-1926. Parts available include FMC custom accessories,
innovations and manuals.


MOBILITY RV; Rt 1 Box 108, Joice, IA 50446-9743; (800)
933-7742,(515) 588-3467, FAX (515) 588-3666. Winnebago/Itasca dealer
and mail-order parts help. Specialize in LeSharo-Phasar.


QUALITY COACH (Div. Rec Ve Inc.); Stump Road & Commerce Dr.,
Montgomeryville, PA 18936; (215) 643-2211. Appliances, interiors,
brakes and hitches as well as other parts available for Cortez,
Dodge RV chassis, FMC, Revcon and others.


RVS CORP.; Recreational Vehicle Services, RR #2M140, Morgan Hill, CA
95037; (800) 821-2266, (408) 779-3173. Parts available for 1973-76
FMC 2900R; all molds, tooling, dies, fixtures, large parts invetory.
Original parts and services and owners manuals.


WELLER AUTO; 2525 Chicago Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49509; (616)
538-5000. New and rebuilt motorhome driveshafts, used engines,
used/rebuilt transmissions, brakes, rotors, drums, Chrysler exhaust
manifolds, ratio changes.


WINDOW COMPONENTS MFG. INC.; (800) 382-9541,(305) 688-2521.

_______________________________________________________________

MANUALS

AIRSTREAM MANUALS; Henel Davis, Box 484, Sidney, OH 44536. Private
individual has copies of owners manuals and shop manuals for models
going back to mid-1960s and a few prior. Most are $35, plus postage.


CAMPING WORLD; Hard to Find Parts Catalog, (800) 626-5944. $3.


CINNABAR ENGINEERING, INC.; 116 Orval Street, Sandusky, MI 48471;
(800) 720-2227. All original GMC motorhome parts and publications
are distributed under license from General Motors Corporation.


FAXON AUTO LITERATURE; 1655 E. 6th St., Corona, CA 91719; (800)
458-2734. Repair manuals, paint chips, owners manuals, sales
literature.


IRV BISHKO AUTO LITERATURE; 14550 Watt Rd., Novelty, OH 44072; (800)
544-3312, (216) 338-4811. Owners manuals and shop manuals primarily
for Dodge chassis motorhomes from the 1970s. Be specific when you
call for info.


All you ever wanted to know ---- and more! :-)

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JD

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Jun 11, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/11/96
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On Tue, 11 Jun 1996 03:09:32 GMT, hm...@newcomm.net (Harry Mesh)
wrote:


>Better still, how about reposting to this newsgroup? Lots of us who
>missed the original post would be interested.
>
>Harry Mesh
>hm...@newcomm.net
>


Try http://www.tl.com/. You will find a good list of salvage yards.

regards

Jim

cg

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Jun 19, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/19/96
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If there actually are exclusive RV salvage yards..they must be
very spread out? I'd like to see this posting also.


In article <31bca...@endeavor.newcomm.net>,


hm...@newcomm.net (Harry Mesh) wrote:
>jgri...@eas.pdx.edu (Jon A. Griffin) wrote:
>
>>A while back someone posted a short list of RV wrecking yards
that sell used
>>parts and accessories. I printed it then promptly lost it.
Would someone who
>>hasn't lost theirs Email me a copy please.
>
>>Thanks
>
>>Jon
>
>>=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=
>>Jon Griffin ME Dept.Portland State University PO Box 751
Portland,OR 97207
>> jgri...@eas.pdx.edu http://www.me.pdx.edu/~jgriffin (503)
725-4290
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Frank Woodall

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Jun 19, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/19/96
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The listing is at the Trailer Life home page.
Frank Woodall


JACK CLARKE

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Jun 20, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/20/96
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If you'll just look around a little bit, you'll find it. Am I
supposed to send it every other day?

Ron Murray

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Jun 22, 1996, 3:00:00 AM6/22/96
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> >Better still, how about reposting to this newsgroup? Lots of us
> who
> >missed the original post would be interested.

The following is a current posting on Trailer Life's home page at
http://www.tl.com (Virtual RVs >salvage yards) and is credited to Terry
Banister (Highways, August 1995)

ARIZONA RV SALVAGE; 2737 W. Lincoln, Phoenix, AZ

85009; web site; (602) 272-0301, FAX (602) 272-3072. New


and used plumbing, cooling, lighting, appliances, windows,
doors, holding tanks, hubs, rotors, axles, running gears and
rear ends. Vast inventory, will ship nationwide.

ISLEY'S DISTRIBUTORS; 2225 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ


85201; (800) 962-5547, (602) 834-1234. Parts available for
older and current RVs. Specializing in hard-to-find parts.
Mail order catalog available.

ALL RITE EXTERIORS; 1500 Shelton, Hollister, CA
95023; (800) 262-6541. Collision-repair parts for all types
RV exteriors.

ALL AUTO TRUCK RECYCLE; 11301 Dismantle Ct.,


Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; (800) 725-5288, (916)
635-9100, FAX (916) 638-1925. American, foreign,
motorhome parts -- used, rebuilt and new available:
generators, rear ends, engines, transmissions, wheels,
awnings, cabinets, tires, toilets, converters, ladders,
windows, doors. Ship nationwide by UPS and Freight Co.

FAXON AUTO LITERATURE; 1655 E. 6th St., Corona,


CA 91719; (800) 458-2734. Repair manuals, paint chips,
owners manuals, sales literature.

HOWELL'S RV APPLIANCE REPAIR; 1162 Greenfield


Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021; (619) 441-0066. New, used and
reconditioned RV appliances.

IDEAL RV AND TRAILER SUPPLY; 3375 E. Bayshore
Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063; (415) 365-1574. Hard-to-find
new and used RV parts.

INLAND RV PARTS AND SERVICE; 391 Elizabeth
Lane, Corona, CA 91720; (800) 877-7311. Parts for older
Airstream trailers.

MATHER AUTO WRECKING; 4095 Happy Lane,


Sacramento, CA 95827; (800) 822-6110, (916) 366-8211.
We buy Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi insurance
wrecks. Specialize in Dodge motorhomes.

MIDWAY RV SERVICE; 8301 Bolsa Ave., Box 157,


Midway City, CA 92655; (714) 897-1926. Parts available
include FMC custom accessories, innovations and manuals.

RVS CORP.; Recreational Vehicle Services, RR #2M140,


Morgan Hill, CA 95037; (800) 821-2266, (408) 779-3173.
Parts available for 1973-76 FMC 2900R; all molds, tooling,
dies, fixtures, large parts invetory. Original parts and
services and owners manuals.

WALT'S RV SURPLUS; 16616 Valley Blvd., Fontana, CA


92335; (909) 823-0563, FAX (909) 823-8515. New/Surplus
RV parts. Specializing in Fleetwood, as well as National and
Cobra RVs.

CHEROKEE RV SALVAGE; 5050 Humboldt St., Denver,
CO 80216; (303) 295-3433, FAX (303) 297-8812. "Largest
RV salvage this side of the Mississippi."

BRANDON AUTO SALVAGE; 3159 Highway 60 E.,
Balrico, FL 33594; (800) 282-7462, (813) 689-8131, FAX
(813) 684-7010. All types of RV parts for all types of RVs.

DIXIE TRAILER SUPPLY/RV PARTS/SERVICE; 4135


N. Dixie Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334; (305) 565-9210. 27
yrs.in business. New and hard-to-find trailer and RV parts.

COOPER RV SALVAGE; 1300 Thornton St., Elkhart, IN
46514; (219) 293-3027. All types of parts for all types of
RVs.

D.T.I. INC. PARTS UNLIMITED; 304 1/2 N. Main,


Middlebury, IN 46540; (800) 289-0919, (219) 825-5858.
Reconditioned/Scratch and dent appliances. RV appliance
parts.

ELKHART SURPLUS SALVAGE; 28301 US 33 West,


Elkhart, IN 46516; (219) 295-8903.

ICKE'S RV SURPLUS; 701 W. Huntington St., Montpelier,
IN 47359; (317) 728-5668. New/Surplus RV parts. 29 years
in business. Four warehouses. UPS nationwide delivery.

MIDWEST SALVAGE; 1700 N. State Rd. 5, Shipshwana,
IN 46563; (219) 825-9822.


MOBILITY RV; Rt 1 Box 108, Joice, IA 50446-9743; (800)
933-7742,(515) 588-3467, FAX (515) 588-3666.
Winnebago/Itasca dealer and mail-order parts help.
Specialize in LeSharo-Phasar.

VANDERHAAG'S INC.; 3809 4th Ave. W., Spencer, IA


51301; (800) 831-5164. (712) 262-7000. Mostly car and
truck, but large Oshkosh surplus parts, suspensions and
drivelines. Free mailer available.

ELECTREX; 108 E. Sherman, Hutchinson, KS 67501;
(316) 669-9966. Custom manufacturing of electrical wiring
harnesses, electrical assemblies, switch panels, clock
panels and misc. electrical devices for vans and RVs.

BONTRAGER'S SURPLUS PARTS;18719 E. US 12,
White Pigeon, MI 49099; (616) 483-7017, FAX, (616)
483-7786. Refrigerators, ranges, hot water heaters,
furnaces. Six salesmen.

BRAD'S RV INC.; 8636 Whitmore Lake Rd., Brighton, MI


48116; (313) 231-2771. Parts available for Century trailers
and Discoverer motorhomes.

CINNABAR ENGINEERING, INC.; 116 Orval Street,


Sandusky, MI 48471; (800) 720-2227. All original GMC
motorhome parts and publications are distributed under
license from General Motors Corporation. Certified
technicians staff a Chevrolet motorhome service center that
has 25,000-pound lifts and body and interior shops.

WELLER AUTO; 2525 Chicago Dr., Grand Rapids, MI


49509; (616) 538-5000. New and rebuilt motorhome
driveshafts, used engines, used/rebuilt transmissions,
brakes, rotors, drums, Chrysler exhaust manifolds, ratio
changes.

HARMONY ENTERPRISES; 704 Main Ave. N., Harmony,
MN 55939; (507) 886-6666. Components available for any
Harmony Ent. roof-lift system. Heco camper canvases are
available for Palomino, Puma, Trade Winds, Winnebago
and many more.

COUNTRY MOTORS;160 S. Hwy 50, Box 1119, Dayton,
NV 89403; (702) 246-3772, FAX (702) 246-0352.
Specialists in RVs.

SHAW & CO.; 6374 State Rd. 303, Albuquerque, NM
87105; (505) 877-8949. Mainly trailers and large
appliances.


NATIONAL RECOVERY SERVICE INC.; Box 310,
Liberty, NC 27298; (800) 903-7285, (910) 622-7285.
Rebuilds damaged RVs. Engines, nose/tail cones,
differentials, transmissions and other new and old
hard-to-find parts.

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AIRSTREAM MANUALS; Helen Davis, Box 484, Sidney,
OH 45365. Private individual has copies of owners manuals


and shop manuals for models going back to mid-1960s and
a few prior. Most are $35, plus postage.

IRV BISHKO AUTO LITERATURE; 14550 Watt Rd.,


Novelty, OH 44072; (800) 544-3312, (216) 338-4811.
Owners manuals and shop manuals primarily for Dodge
chassis motorhomes from the 1970s. Be specific when you
call for info.

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QUALITY COACH (Div. Rec Ve Inc.); Stump Road &
Commerce Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936; (215)
643-2211. Appliances, interiors, brakes and hitches as well
as other parts available for Cortez, Dodge RV chassis,
FMC, Revcon and others.

LA PORTE'S PARTS DISTRIBUTORS; 2444 N. Fifth
St., Hartsville, SC 29550; (803) 332-0191. Unique inventory
of new and obsolete heating, airconditioning and appliance
parts; Duo therm, Coleman etc. Wholesale only -- Please
have your dealer contact them for you.

SINGLETON RV SALVAGE & SALES; 383 Nelson Rd.,
Rochester, WA 98579; (360) 273-9566. "We are here just
for you. Check with us before buying new!" Sinks, fridges,
stoves, lights, awnings, roof air, propane tanks, axles, body
parts, doors, windows, jacks and much more. Open four
days a week: Thur., Fri., Sat. and Sun.

BOEING SURPLUS; 20651 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032;


(206) 393-4065. Surplus aluminum sheeting, honeycomb
insulation and mylar. Large quantity orders call, Jon
Thurman at (206) 393-4049.


CAMPER & RECREATION INC.; Rt.1, Box 238, Loyal,
WI 54446; (715) 255-8142. Replacement canvas tops. Will
manufacture canvas for any folding trailer even without
pattern if old canvas is available.

CANVAS REPLACEMENTS; S.H. 2419 Hwy 98, Loyal, WI
54446; (715) 255-9332. Canvas replacements for any type
of RV.

HORN'S SALES AND SERVICE; I-43 South, Box 1171,

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