Albany NY Junkyards
Melting Slicks
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From: Windham, NH
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (vettasy)
There aren't any "Vettes only" yards around here that I know of. There is one up in Webster, NY in the Rochester area. I saw an article in Cars & Parts Corvette about it a year ago or so.
How long are you going to be in the area? I am about 1 mile outside Albany if you want to get together for dinner or a couple of beers.
How long are you going to be in the area? I am about 1 mile outside Albany if you want to get together for dinner or a couple of beers.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Averill Park N.Y.
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (vettasy)
You could try looking at Marcel's Corvette in Mechanicville. (just outside of Albany) He sells new & used parts.
http://www.MARCELSCORVETTE.com/
:cheers:
http://www.MARCELSCORVETTE.com/
:cheers:
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Instructor
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From: Longmont Co
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (Jim Martley2)
Thanks . I just found out I'm actually going to be in Kingston. I'll be working nights so it might be difficult to get together for a beer but I'll keep your email address and if my schedule changes I'll let you know. I'll be in the area about 2 1/2 weeks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (Ken74Conv)
You could try looking at Marcel's Corvette in Mechanicville. (just outside of Albany) He sells new & used parts.
http://www.MARCELSCORVETTE.com/
:cheers:
http://www.MARCELSCORVETTE.com/
:cheers:
:cheers:
-Pedro
Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Liberty New York
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (vettasy)
Lou, Im an hour from Kingston, I don't know of any vetteyards but i know a guy on long island that can get just about any part (new or used) you might need.....Welcome to the big prunepit I mean apple......
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (Ken74Conv)
Yes, Marcel sponsors our Vette Club. Now that you are in the area, you know there is a big car show in Lake George this weekend.
I didn't know about the show. I'll be kinda busy this weekend, but I'll try to find some time to go there on Saturday. :cool:
:cheers:
-Pedro
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (Pedro'74)
Here's an archived post, where I put up a list of 'vette boneyards and parts places - nationwide. Look about halfway down.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=615912
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=615912
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[Modified by NHvette, 10:39 PM 9/4/2003]
Racer
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From: Pataskala OH
Re: Albany NY Junkyards (NHvette)
I personally had a bad experience at Marcells. I had him put a 373 rear and side shafts in my 81 in the mid 90's. 2 miles down I hit 2nd gear and my drive shaft started banging around. I coasted to the side of the road and walked to a pay phone and called him and was told it was my problem. He would not even help me get a tow truck!
After I got the car home I found that the u-joint clamps were loose and one bolt was not even in there. The center bolt was also loose. I am sure this is a isolated incident because he has been in business for a long time, and his mechanic was the reason for it but WTF? "Thats not my problem" and "They must have been loose when you brought it in." Dirty! :P
After I got the car home I found that the u-joint clamps were loose and one bolt was not even in there. The center bolt was also loose. I am sure this is a isolated incident because he has been in business for a long time, and his mechanic was the reason for it but WTF? "Thats not my problem" and "They must have been loose when you brought it in." Dirty! :P