Hi All,

Newbie question, I'm sure, but what do I do with the parts that aren't being returned to the car during the restoration project? I've got a 67 Convertible, and I'm just at the tear down stage. Immediately known 'non-useables' are things like the interior carpet (and underlay,etc.), a damaged front fender, the bumpers, the convertible top (just the top, the mechanism is excellent)...

I remember, back in the day, that bumpers could be 'exchanged'...still the case? What about the fender, can it be recycled? Do the carpet, underlay and convertible top just go to the landfill?

 

Landfill on what can't be sold or recycled. That's what I do anyway. Good luck.

 

If its too far gone, trash it. there are some people out there looking for origional parts no matter what shape, you can always try craigs list or e bay.

 

I sold several items from my project on craigslist. I almost threw them out. You would be surprised what people want.

 

Hit some swap meets. Origional parts can go for big bucks no matter the shape they are in.

 

Thanks for the tips. I'll keep the larger, possibly salvageable body parts. The carpet is the original 80/20, and it is very faded, so I doubt anyone would want it....

 

I'd probably chunk the carpet. That is one thing I couldn't sell.

 

Alright, again, thanks for the tips...

The carpet, underlay, fuel tank and 22 year old fuel all went to the landfill for proper disposal. It looks like I will have three sections in the garage, moving forward:
1) Keep
2) Keep for recycle or resale
3) garbage

 

Yes, that's what I need to do too...

I have too many old parts sitting around in my garage!

 

Another thing you can do is to give them to a young guy just getting into the hobby that would for instance love to have a fender thats in better shape than his but barely scraped up enough cash to buy the Stang much less improve it.