Re: [Amc-list] AMC V-8's in Atlanta

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

When I cut off a Javelin roof working with Russ
Hathaway's brother a couple of years ago, I rented a
portable generator and brought my Milwaukee sawzall
and made quik work of the job.

The Javelin was in a paid storage lot, so access with
tools was not a problem.  Most junkyards prohibit
jacks and any tool that produces sparks or open flame.
 

However, when prepping a car for placement in the
yard, the Darwin Award crew at the junkyard closest to
me uses the sharp end of a pick to puncture the gas
tank and then they drain the gas into a series of
plastic pails held under the stream.  Picture this: 
The car is up on a six foot stand.  The guy stands
under the car and swings the pick.  One hit punctures
the tank.  He quickly grabs a plastic pail and
collects the gasoline, while holding the pail six
inches from his face.  He's being cautious though. I
have never seen him with a lighted cigarette while he
does this.   The same guy does this many times a day
when they are prepping cars.  I don't know who, if
anyone, pays his worker's comp insurance.  Surely they
have never been inspected.  

They have good prices on their parts though.

Joe Fulton

--- Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:


> The trick Garry Jacobs did when he cut of Classic
> quarters for me was to rent a generator at an
> equpment place for the day and use his GOOD sawzall.
> IIRC it takes about 5 hours to hack off two 4 door
> quarters this way :]
> 
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> " I was different before people dared to be
> different" 
> 
>  -------------- Original message
> ----------------------
> From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > The "pull your own part" yards here in CA have
> mobile
> > A-frame hoists with chain falls.  You ususally
> have to
> > rig up some seat belts to attach to the engine
> when
> > you are doing a pull unless they let you bring
> your
> > own hardware.   The quoted engine price is
> ususally
> > for a bare long block (no intake, carb, exhaust
> > manifold or other accessories).  If you don't buy
> the
> > accessories themselves, you should ususally at
> least
> > try to get the brackets for the alternator, smog
> pump,
> > power steering, etc.   Everything else, of course
> if
> > available from the aftermarket.  Also get the
> > flexplate or flywheel.
> > 
> > You "can" pull an engine yourself.  I have pulled
> > several junkyard engines by myself. It's nice to
> have
> > help though and can really make a quick chore out
> of
> > it.  The engine and hoist can be rolled to the
> gate of
> > the yard for loading your vehicle.  My advise is
> to
> > take a portable sawzall or at least a hack saw for
> the
> > exhaust pipes to save many minutes messing around
> with
> > frozen exhaust manifold bolts while the engine is
> in
> > the car/jeep.  If you are removing the manifolds,
> > after the pull, at least you will have
> unrestricted
> > access. 
> > 
> > Depending on the yard, they may pull the engine
> for
> > you for a fee.  You may have to pay a deposit.  
> > 
> > Another option is to ask one of the yard rats for
> help
> > (homeless looking guys who smell bad and are
> looking
> > to make a quick buck for that next dose of liquid
> > refreshment).  You might want to work upwind of
> him.
> > 
> > Joe Fulton
> > Salinas, CA
> > 
> > 
> > --- Clarence Milstead
> <cmilstead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > 
> > One question though. How would I
> > > get the engine and
> > > transmission out of the car and on my trailer?
> > 
> > 
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