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Grimmjow · 08-07-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by matt787

No they will save the tires/wheels if they're worth anything - here is an excerpt from a story of an owner of a scrap recycler that receives the flattened cars. They kill the engine and then all the metal is recycled- the plastic and wood generally is not.

BRAND: Well, we've called David Rumer, the president of the scrap processing company, Behr Peoria to help us out. He will get the clunkers from that dealer we spoke with in Madison. And Mr. Rumer, before the clunker comes to you, it first goes to a salvage yard to be stripped down. What do they take from the car first?

Mr. DAVID RUMER (President, Behr Peoria): Well, in the case of these clunkers, they can remove parts from the car like radiators, starter motors, tires if they're good, wheels. My understanding is, though, that they cannot remove any of the drive train.

BRAND: Okay, and those parts that they do take, they can then resell, right?

Mr. RUMER: That is correct, yes.

Well that's good to know! I thought it'd be odd to clunk an entire car without stripping it down. There's still valueable retail inside the vehicle. In the particular case of the green car.. if I remember (can't see video right now) they didn't recycle the hub caps lol. I'm not 100% sure since i'm not watch'n the vid tho.

Grimmjow · 08-07-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAGuy

Think positive. Maybe some part of your old Stealth will be melted down and be lucky enough to become part of a new Camaro . . .

LOL, so you mean if they recycle the metal then a Ford could be mixed in with a chevy? Is that a true hybrid?? LOL. kidd'n!

ncstatered21 · 08-07-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAGuy

Think positive. Maybe some part of your old Stealth will be melted down and be lucky enough to become part of a new Camaro . . .

Haha thats is the same thing I was thinking. Just think of it as your old car being reborn and being given new life.

Vash · 08-07-2009, 02:28 PM

Yea there are threads on it on General Automotive with more info and videos on CARS.

JustAGuy · 08-07-2009, 02:46 PM

Or you could really shoot for the moon and hope it comes back as part of an underwire bra . . .

Recaznor · 08-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAGuy

Or you could really shoot for the moon and hope it comes back as part of an underwire bra . . .

Lol thats classic, well if the Stealth doesn't come back as underwire here's to hoping I do

But she better be HOT lol!

JustAGuy · 08-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Recaznor. I share your pain to be honest. I owned a Stealth for 5 years - I loved that car - it was way ahead of it's time. My sister now owns it and it's been a lot like watching it go to the wrecker - just a lot slower.

matt55 · 08-07-2009, 04:03 PM

Its a darn shame , destroying working cars .

69Bird · 08-07-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by matt55

Its a darn shame , destroying working cars .

Exactly the point working cars. If it was some piece of crap that needed to be towed in than fine. But taking a working car and scraping it doesnt make sense to me.

yotaman96 · 08-07-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny716

Just let it go brother, Let it Rest in Peace.

You mean pieces.

D1BADZ · 08-07-2009, 04:17 PM

damn

But does anybody remember the Original National Lampoons Vacation with chevy chase.

They did the same thing to his old stationwagon when he traded it in LOL.... its been going on for years (joke)

Ammo7 · 08-07-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny716

Just let it go brother, Let it Rest in Peace. You now have one of the best cars on the planet. Enjoy that new Camaro! On rare occasion I do miss my Chevy Sliverado Truck but the more I drive my Camaro the more I forget about it.

I agree you will soon forget about once you drive your new Comaro

racert33 · 08-07-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Bird

Exactly the point working cars. If it was some piece of crap that needed to be towed in than fine. But taking a working car and scraping it doesnt make sense to me.

the point is to replace cars that are on the road with ones that get better mileage, right?

matt787 · 08-07-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

damn

But does anybody remember the Original National Lampoons Vacation with chevy chase.

They did the same thing to his old stationwagon when he traded it in LOL.... its been going on for years (joke)

best movie ever!

"Say goodbye to the old gas guzzler, Russ!"

08-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#22
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D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	damn But does anybody remember the Original National Lampoons Vacation with chevy chase. They did the same thing to his old stationwagon when he traded it in LOL.... its been going on for years (joke) __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

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