NJ Junkyards
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: New Jersey
Radius bushings in, new shocks in, rattling from the front end is next to zero. *Something* still rattles but its not that annoying. It's drowned out by the squeeking of the front passenger door panel 
The cooling system is another story. I swapped radiators yesterday, and the old one was definitely plugged up. When I opened the drain valve only that side tank drained, so when I removed the bottom hose the rest of the fluid came out. So it was plugged for sure. I flushed it four times, then refilled with coolant. CHUNKS of something came out of the lower hose. Chunks of what I have no idea, but it's gone now.
Now I have heat.
Unfortunately, the lower hose and the engine are the only things getting hot, so the thermostat isn't opening which sucks because I replaced it a few months ago thinking that was the problem - apparently it still is. Also, there's no coolant in the upper hose.
So guess what I'm doing today?
Actually, probably not today. I have to make aluminum spacers for someone today.
The cooling system is another story. I swapped radiators yesterday, and the old one was definitely plugged up. When I opened the drain valve only that side tank drained, so when I removed the bottom hose the rest of the fluid came out. So it was plugged for sure. I flushed it four times, then refilled with coolant. CHUNKS of something came out of the lower hose. Chunks of what I have no idea, but it's gone now.
Now I have heat.
Unfortunately, the lower hose and the engine are the only things getting hot, so the thermostat isn't opening which sucks because I replaced it a few months ago thinking that was the problem - apparently it still is. Also, there's no coolant in the upper hose.
So guess what I'm doing today?
Actually, probably not today. I have to make aluminum spacers for someone today.
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From: Belle Mead NJ
There are a few down my me in the Trenton area. I havent been there in a while. There is a good one in Jamesberg called Black And Reds. The other ones in Trenton are: Acres Auto Salvage, Trenton Auto Recycling, Scarpati's. There is one up in Summerset and thats Absolute Auto/Truck Salvage they usually have a bunch of trucks.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: nj
most junk yards want a lot of money for seats like 300.00 for a pair. and they make you buy both
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From: browns mills, nj
if your looking for bucket seats blacyes auto salvage off rt 537 arround the mcguire afb area they charge 100$ for any pair of bucket seats, or 75$ for any bench seat. they also let you check out their yard for a dollar. you pick
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by 95F350XL
If you happen to see A nice truck with some buckets or a 60/40 split or something like that, let me know, im tired of my stupid bench, its to bouncy and all messed up on the drivers side.
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Originally Posted by 73f100shortbed
I tried to find one down off 295 somewhere but missed a turn and never found it. They supposedly had a few there. I might have to try to find that place again. I cant remember the name though
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From: NJ
I believe it was a different yard I was looking for but in the same area so I really appreciate the info because now I can probably check to yards when I decide to venture out that way again. Thanks for the help!
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1979 ford f-150 4x4
anyone have a f-150 4x4 1978 or 79 long bed truck mid ship aux. gas tank and hardware. ,, I need everything to install it, straps and skid plate .. The 2wd will not work !!! any help would be great !!! THANKS chopper0389@hotmail.com
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