Okay, you're working on your Mopar, and you realize you need a whatchmacallitthingamabob, but you know that what you need isn't being reproduced. How will you ever find what you need if you don't know where to get it? Well, that's why we're here to help. The expression one man's trash is another man's treasure couldn't be more true in some cases. There are several guys who have used parts for sale, and you just need to know where to find them. We have put together a grouping of vendors that specialize in used parts, and we hope you can find what you need with these guys. We're also compiling a more comprehensive list at www.moparmusclemagazine.com, so if you know of a vendor we need to list on our website, just let us know about them.
Now if you've ever been to a large salvage yard, there can only be one word that comes to your mind-overwhelming. But hidden deep within these accumulations of cars can be buried treasure-that '70 Dart door handle or '67 Barracuda trim piece. In the past, some of these salvage yards did a poor job of cataloging what cars they had in stock. You would show up, ask the manager a question about a particular car, and he would say something along the lines of, "I think we got one of those."
Well it's 2011, and many of these yards have turned to the digital age to solve this ambiguity. The big news here is that you can call these lots up and tell them the exact item you're looking for and they can tell you if they have it. If they don't, some will even track the part down for you-for a nominal fee.
We have found some of the best Mopar salvage yards in the United States, spanning from coast to coast. If you're in need of an affordable, original part for your current projects, or even looking to find a project car, these are great places to start your search. Sure, there are always swap meets and eBay, but nothing beats finding the part on an original '71 GTX sitting in a field of muscle car carcasses all willing to donate their parts in their last effort for life and street duty.
Here are some top-notch Mopar salvage yards you may want to take a look at as you begin working on your project.
Stephens Performance
If you're looking for a one-stop shop, take a look at Stephens Performance, located in Anderson, Alabama. Stephens is located on a 58-acre lot that is entirely dedicated to Mopars ranging from '62-'74. While they don't sell complete cars, they will be able to find any part you're looking for on their lot. "If we don't have it, we'll find it for you," says Ted from Stephens. Their locator service means that they'll do all the leg work for you to hunt down the pieces you're looking for, but with around 3,000 cars on the lot, they probably have it sitting out there. If you're also willing to go down the restoration parts route, Stephens also sells Authentic Restoration Products from Mopar. It truly is a "one call gets it all" place.
For more Info:
9321 Highway 207
Anderson, AL 35610
256/247-1332
888-4MOPARONLY
www.shopmopar.com
Dr. Mopar
Dr. Mopar, conveniently located 15 miles south of Austin, Texas, in Niederwald, is the source for anything Mopar. Unlike most other lots, they don't specialize in just the muscle cars, they also offer parts and project cars from the '50s through the '80s that aren't normally perceived as "muscle" like D-Bodies, pickups, and vans. There are hundreds of cars available with a slick online system to find the exact make and model you're seeking.
For more Info:
5310 Schuelke Rd.
Niederwald, TX 78640
www.Drmopar.com
Wildcat Auto Wrecking
Wildcat Auto Wrecking is located in Sandy, Oregon. Their seven-acre lot is home to more than 800 cars that have seen better days, looking to help you complete your project. However, not all of these cars are too far-gone to be considered an exclusive parts car, so the team at Wildcat has set aside approximately 200 projects that can be completed and put back onto the road. Their inventory ranges from the 1930s through the '70s and they've been around since 1990.
For more Info:
46827 S.E. Wildcat Mtn Dr.
Sandy, OR 97055
503/668-7786
www.Wildcatmopars.com
Mo-Par City
Mo-Par City would like to make it very clear that they know Mopars. If their seven buildings filled with used, Mopar Performance, reproduction, and N.O.S. Mopar parts doesn't give them away, maybe a few more details will let it sink in. Their 5.5-acre lot houses over 800 '60s and '70s Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler parts cars. They're fully cataloged, so you know what you're getting when you call or visit them. There is also an on-site machine shop that's dedicated to rebuilding Mopar small-blocks, big-blocks, and Hemis. Mo-Par City also offers concour engine rebuilding with correct casting numbers, finishes, and fasteners, authenticated by Galen Govier. The wizards in the engine shop helped Schurbon Engine and Machine take home the gold in the 2009 AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge.
For more Info:
6309 Brick Rd.
Oregon, IL 61061
800/426-HEMI
www.moparcity.com
Tony's Parts
We're sure you've heard of Tony's Parts from the string of much needed reproduction parts they've released over the past 20 some-odd years. They also happen to be a wealth of restoration parts for A-, B-, and E-Body muscle cars housed in their two large warehouses. These parts range from used, reproduction, and N.O.S. parts for cars beginning in 1962 and even up to the 1980s. Inside the large warehouses, parts are stacked to the rafters on their lot in Harrington, Delaware. Give them a call and see if they have or reproduce the part you're looking for.
For more Info:
96 Red Bird Lane
Harrington, DE 19952
302/398-0821
www.tonysparts.com