BodybyFisher Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Today I was near my favorite scrap yard and decided to stop in (Lakewood Autoparts in Lindenhurst, NY). I took a walk back to see what Cadillacs they had in, I knew they had a 96 Deville in a few weeks ago. Well I made a big score today. I picked up the bottom half of my air filter box (my clip catch was broken allowing a poor seal), and a COMPASS DIMMING mirror for $25.00 total! YEAH! I just got done calibrating the mirror and it works terrific! If you have scrap yards near you, it pays to visit once in a while. My yard had 1996, 1998 and 2002 Devilles and a few Sevilles. I am going back next week to pick up a few seat motors.... Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman_2 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Good find. I thinkI need to try this. My 3rd brake light is broke. And If I remember right isn't my drivers side rear view mirror supposed to dim also?? I'll go pay a visit and see if I get as lucky as you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Good find. I thinkI need to try this. My 3rd brake light is broke. And If I remember right isn't my drivers side rear view mirror supposed to dim also?? I'll go pay a visit and see if I get as lucky as you did. Speedyman, also check www.car-parts.com, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I want a center console (Neutral Shale) complete with gear shift, rear fan, connectors etc, for an '03 DTS if anyone should know of one. I'm gonna pull a Logan if I find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I used to frequent our local Junk (Salvage in the Midwest) yard and got some great buys. Great bucket seats for $50.00 a pair and numerous other things too many to count. It closed down a few years back and I have not found one close enough that would just allow me to browes. I miss that. When we would go out to Missouri to visit friends, my father-in-law and I would go junk yard shopping while the women went Mall hopping. We would be in hog heaven where ever we went whether it was cars or RV's. When I pass a junkyard my heart flutters to think of all the little treasures that might be in there. It is making me excited just to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 What's the trick to getting good deals at the junk yard? Do you need to look like a grease ball or what? Every time I go, they charge outrageos prices for everything. Maybe I'm going to the wrong ones? Unfortunately, there are none close to where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 What's the trick to getting good deals at the junk yard? Do you need to look like a grease ball or what? Every time I go, they charge outrageos prices for everything. Maybe I'm going to the wrong ones? Unfortunately, there are none close to where I live. I hear you. I have developed a relationship with one of the guys at my yard. As you know I have shipped engines and engine parts to Amsterdam, Germany and North Jersey from this yard. The staff there affectionately refers to me as Cadillac Mike, (I like it)..... Because of my relationship, I got the air filter box and compass rear view mirror for $25 total, an AMAZING price and I doubt that a stranger off the street could get it..... The mirror alone goes for $50 to $150 on car-parts.com All I can say is develop a relationship and let them get to know you...it may help to send an engine to Amsterdam :lol: Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 What's the trick to getting good deals at the junk yard? Do you need to look like a grease ball or what? Every time I go, they charge outrageos prices for everything. Maybe I'm going to the wrong ones? Unfortunately, there are none close to where I live. Around here, it varies from yard to yard. Some are pretty laid back - others very uptight. I know and stay away from the uptight ones. I have the best luck with yards that don't mind if you wander around. Then just try to relate to the guys. City-Slickers usually wind-up paying a premium for everything. I always wear my grubbies, bring my own tools, and try not to tell them what I'm looking for. If I find what I'm after, I pull it, carry it up to the counter and say "whatcha get on this?" Never, ever let them know that your everything hinges on leaving there with The Thing. As BBF said, its mostly in the relationship. I guess it helps that I grew up working in a gas station and in parts at the Buick dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I once bought an Olds 403 engine from a yard I used to frequent in Virginia. After you buy something major from them, you're pretty much a celebrity there. You do have to build a relationship with them, show up often, and make nice with the folks there. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I haven't been to one in over a decade, but I do recall the last time I went, as soon as I pulled up, I thought to myelf, dam, I'm too clean and I'm wearing the wrong clothes - they're gonna think I'm some "city slicker", and sure enough, they quoted me a "city slicker" price! Needless to say, we didn't do business and I went and bought new for not much more than the price they quoted for used. I told myself that from then on, if I ever needed a junk yard part, I'd work on my car 1st in my raggedy clothes, get all greasy, don't clean up and then go there. Mike, would that compass mirror work on a DeVille that didn't have one originally, like mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Who needs a junk yard with eBay? I just found a heated, auto-dimming driver side mirror I needed for $8.00 + $6.00 s/h. I hope it works. The caddy dealer online wanted something like $170 for it. eBay - the world's largest "Junk Yard"! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...05817607&rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I am going back next week to pick up a few seat motors.... A few? How many seat motors does one man need? Are you going in the seat motor resale business? j/k I shouldn't kid you about this I know...watch next month I'm a need a seat motor and I'll be emailing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I haven't been to one in over a decade, but I do recall the last time I went, as soon as I pulled up, I thought to myelf, dam, I'm too clean and I'm wearing the wrong clothes - they're gonna think I'm some "city slicker", and sure enough, they quoted me a "city slicker" price! Needless to say, we didn't do business and I went and bought new for not much more than the price they quoted for used. I told myself that from then on, if I ever needed a junk yard part, I'd work on my car 1st in my raggedy clothes, get all greasy, don't clean up and then go there. Mike, would that compass mirror work on a DeVille that didn't have one originally, like mine? Epriced, I just did a search of your 94 owners manual and they did not offer a compass mirror in your year. The did offer a dimming mirror, does yours dim? It is possible that it could be wired in I would imagine, if you have the dimming type, you would have power up there and that would help. Mike Who needs a junk yard with eBay? I just found a heated, auto-dimming driver side mirror I needed for $8.00 + $6.00 s/h. I hope it works. The caddy dealer online wanted something like $170 for it. eBay - the world's largest "Junk Yard"! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...05817607&rd Good Ebay find! And you didn't even have to get dirty I am going back next week to pick up a few seat motors.... A few? How many seat motors does one man need? Are you going in the seat motor resale business? j/k I shouldn't kid you about this I know...watch next month I'm a need a seat motor and I'll be emailing you. Hell, while i am there, I might as well pull a few motors out, two screws and a connector, put them on my shelf. I sent Adallak a couple of motors from my 91 Seville.... As you know, if I have something you can use, its yours! Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Yes, my mirror dims. If you ever run across another one of those, please let me know. I love having a compass in my car...they sure come in handy out of town! Our minivan has one on the overhead console. Did you send those tools yet? If you didn't, hold off on the half shaft tools, as my half shaft may not be slinging grease. I'm not sure though. I'm hoping I spilled some oil from my oil filter during my last oil change, although it sure looked and felt like grease. I cleaned it off, and want to drive it a few more days an see if any new oil/grease shows up. I looked at it a few miles after cleaning it, and there was no more grease. I couldn't find a hole or slit. I haven't heard any more popping noises either. I thought I heard a couple pops awhile back, but maybe it was something else. I can't blame you for grabbing those seat motors. Especially since they're giving you "monster deals"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I haven't been to one in over a decade, but I do recall the last time I went, as soon as I pulled up, I thought to myelf, dam, I'm too clean and I'm wearing the wrong clothes - they're gonna think I'm some "city slicker", and sure enough, they quoted me a "city slicker" price! Needless to say, we didn't do business and I went and bought new for not much more than the price they quoted for used. I told myself that from then on, if I ever needed a junk yard part, I'd work on my car 1st in my raggedy clothes, get all greasy, don't clean up and then go there. Mike, would that compass mirror work on a DeVille that didn't have one originally, like mine? Epriced, I just did a search of your 94 owners manual and they did not offer a compass mirror in your year. The did offer a dimming mirror, does yours dim? It is possible that it could be wired in I would imagine, if you have the dimming type, you would have power up there and that would help. Mike Who needs a junk yard with eBay? I just found a heated, auto-dimming driver side mirror I needed for $8.00 + $6.00 s/h. I hope it works. The caddy dealer online wanted something like $170 for it. eBay - the world's largest "Junk Yard"! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...05817607&rd Good Ebay find! And you didn't even have to get dirty I am going back next week to pick up a few seat motors.... A few? How many seat motors does one man need? Are you going in the seat motor resale business? j/k I shouldn't kid you about this I know...watch next month I'm a need a seat motor and I'll be emailing you. Hell, while i am there, I might as well pull a few motors out, two screws and a connector, put them on my shelf. I sent Adallak a couple of motors from my 91 Seville.... As you know, if I have something you can use, its yours! My next Cadillac has to be 96 Deville. I'll get a ton of parts from Mike! The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 My next Cadillac has to be 96 Deville. I'll get a ton of parts from Mike! Good Idea! Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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