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Old 01-04-2012, 07:02 PM   #1
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Default what happens to all the performance parts on crashed cars?

so been searching around for some cheap parts that dont really matter if its used (piping etc) but cant find an wreakers or anything really on the internet. surely there must be heaps of stuff laying around somewhere?

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Old 01-04-2012, 07:07 PM   #2
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Default Re: what happens to all the performance parts on crashed cars?

You'll cry.
In 1986 I had a ZG Fairlane, decided it needed a GT Falcon instrument panel
but since Fairlane is completely different, I had to change the whole dash to get the IP.

It wasn't until a few years later after I sold the car that I was informed said IP was from an RPO83...
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:14 PM   #3
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Default Re: what happens to all the performance parts on crashed cars?

they go to wreckers. ford pro have had a few low K F6s I posted pics of one last year 1200Ks not a straight panel on it after it rolled. engine went for 6K IIRC
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