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Old 12-06-2008, 12:22 AM   #1
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Hey, I got to bring my wife up to Calgary for a couple days... and I am going to have a couple days to kill. I am looking for some parts for my Truck I am restoring, and wanted to know of some wreckers I could take a look in.
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:27 AM   #2
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What kind of truck, make/model/year?
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:28 AM   #3
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Yeah you name it and I'm sure Locke has any number of those models scattered all over his front lawn.
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:29 AM   #4
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Yeah you name it and I'm sure Locke has any number of those models scattered all over his front lawn.
I dont live in Dover. Nothing graces my front lawn other than dishwashers and refrigerators.

Well...the occasional oven...
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Ford F100 1968

Also looking for a 2003+ Crown Vic complete front end. (For above truck)
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:33 AM   #6
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The point being, that if you want to prowl around a wrecking yard, your only real decent option is Pick n' Pull off Barlow. The downside being that if you have a rare make/model or newer year truck then its unlikely you'll find something.

Is Buck's off of Deerfoot even open anymore?

You might have luck at Manchester Auto or Forest Lawn Auto Parts, but they arent self-serve you have to call them and tell them what you're looking for and they'll tell you if they have it.
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:44 AM   #7
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SO pick and Pull off Barlow is my best chance?
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:50 AM   #8
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The point being, that if you want to prowl around a wrecking yard, your only real decent option is Pick n' Pull off Barlow.
Except it isn't off Barlow anymore. The entrance is the next block east, so heading north on Barlow turn on 90th ave. If heading south on Barlow or east on Glenmore, continue east on Glenmore and take your next right after Barlow.
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SO pick and Pull off Barlow is my best chance?
I doubt you'll find anything for a 68, but getting the front clip off an 03 Crown Vic is a pretty good bet. Yeah, Pick n Pull is your best bet.
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Old 12-06-2008, 08:49 AM   #10
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Theres quite a few trucks from the early 70's and newer there.. Occasionally they get something a bit older but its all luck when it comes to finding anything decent..
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A lot of the wreckers can tell you where you can find a part if they don't have it. They seem to have integrated parts lists.
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