Staying safe in the salvage yard is key to enjoying your time there. Mark Simpson discusses several important considerations you should make to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Active salvage yards and those that go seemingly untouched for years, all share their hidden dangers. Knowing what to look for or lookout for, as well as common sense practical tips will help ensure your visit creates many happy memories.
You Might Also Enjoy...
-
0:56Replacing Bolts on Classic Muscle Cars
Because classic muscle cars are usually older, their owners typically have to replace bolts more often than those of modern cars. Mark Oja teaches you two ways to do so, with one being more costly than the other. Once you determine that the bolts you removed are correct, Mark suggests buying a complete bolt replacement…
Watch Now >> -
1:48Gapping the Points on Your Car Engine
George Vondriska teaches you how to find the correct gaps between points on your car engine. He starts by showing you how to create the largest gap possible between points. This will not give you the perfect gap, but allows for your classic car to run. Then, he teaches you how to maneuver the gaps to find the perfect…
Watch Now >> -
5:18Project Car Buying Advice
Buying a car to restore may not be as stressful as looking for a new project car, but there are still important aspects to look for. Brent Ackley tells you what areas to examine to get the finished product you desire depending on how much money you want to spend and the amount of time…
Watch Now >> -
4:48Replacing Exhaust Studs
If you work on classic cars long enough, sooner or later you’ll need to remove rusted exhaust studs. Mark Simpson explains the process to safely remove them using a stud extractor tool and quality penetrating fluids. He also explains the process to properly use heat to release rusted studs.
Watch Now >>
Excellent video, a lot of tips in this video for next time I go to the junk yard. In Australia it’s highly venomous snakes and more snakes plus every spider and insect that will have a go at you.
Where in MN is that salvage yard?
Hello Brian,
Rohner’s auto and parts is located in Wilmar, MN
Here is a link to their site:
http://www.rohnersautoparts.com/
Thanks,
Mark CCRC Video Membership
Brian. Your best bet out there is this spring before everything grows if you have a 50’s or earlier car. That area is unkempt. Still some nice parts to find though. If you have a 60’s or 70’s your in luck. Not much overgrowth.