Since When Did All The Parts Cars Turn Into Project Vehicles?? Classic Car Prices Are Out Of Control

Since When Did All The Parts Cars Turn Into Project Vehicles?? Classic Car Prices Are Out Of Control
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[@rodneybyrd9516]

People are attempting to "cash-in" on the old car craze, and there are few traditional "junkyards" left. The junkyards have been replaced by "auto recyclers" or "replacement parts" outfits that only keep late model stuff for a limited time before scrapping the remains. Because of this, any clapped-out POS car is now worth big bucks, or so they think. I am guilty of hoarding a few bodies for parts or future projects, but code enforcement is another problem, even in my rural Georgia area. It's a struggle!

[@UsefulEntertainment]

its really a combination of what we talk about in the video + what you just mentioned. ohh god, i dont know how hard code enforcement in Ga is but we have ways around them up here. the easiest way up here is to cover it up. once there is a cover on them, they cant legally prove its a car under the cover and they are not allowed to come on your property to lift the cover up and see... if they did, i would sculpt a car shape out of dirt and cover it up to play games LOL.

[@OldCarGarageUSA]

Enjoyed all 1hr plus of the conversation and agree 100%. Have you noticed old 40's to early 60's trucks are also getting crazy? Now the square body rust buckets are going the same way. 😢

[@UsefulEntertainment]

man, square bodies are getting nuts. its almost as if people just want basic vehicles. glad you enjoyed the show. there will be more with different topics in the future.

[@BigfootsnMopars]

Excellent video guys. Agree with all you r points. Also Barrett Jackson is where rich guys put $150k in a Kindigit custom cars, or their rotisserie restored cars and dump them for 80-100k.

[@mikebrown8065]

😂😂😂😂 Boy you guys have hit home with this topic!!! I live in northeast PA , and I don't understand how anyone can think they have a " pile " of "gold" without a title. If you don't have a title, then IT'S A PARTS CAR 😂😂. Then, if it does have a title, it's automatically 2k more!! My favorite is "have a clean title in previous owners name" and then you find out they passed away 20 years ago 😂!! Best of luck with the continuous hunt 👍 Great video 🎉

[@Stephens_offroad_and]

19:55 I saw an immaculate pair of chrome bumpers, front and rear, on top of a county scrap metal dumpster last summer. They looked like they had either been rechromed or had always been garage kept. They weren't dirty or rusty or anything. And our county places are just drop off spots for household recycling, so whoever tossed them didn't even get the scrap value. I had no way of hauling them, I couldn't tell what they went to, and they have cameras and a full time worker there to keep people from pulling stuff out.

[@donaldcurtis9229]

These people with cars want too much money cuz they watching all those car car shows but the car shows neglected to tell you how much it takes to restore these cars

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

You can build a new car for what scrap cars are bringing today

[@jacobkoolick3208]

I loved this video, was 100% accurate and it’s only gonna get worse the longer these cars sit

[@UsefulEntertainment]

the shlt boxes that are sitting are going to get worse but i think all the weird, rare stuff is going to come down when no body knows what it is anymore.

[@mikebrown8065]

So, a couple of years ago, I bought a 1980 Pinto, floors rotted out, motor full of water, no trans, and rusty quarters. 400 bucks. I yanked the motor, and dropped in a 351C 2V, 3speed, just for shits & giggles. Some guy saw it, 👀 and whipped out 2k on the spot wanting it😂😂. So there's people out there that are just dumping $$ for junk. I wasn't even trying to sell it. Back in 2001, I completed a frame off restoration of a '68 Malibu. All original, 327/300hp. 4 barrel, Power glide, buckets, console, 10 bolt posi. AM/FM stereo with 8- track , tinted glass, and a very rare, but annoying option: I think it was called a "safety package"??? So, 1968 headrests were an option; it had that, and a little red light with the most annoying buzzer on the speedometer at 55mph. So if you did 56mph, it would light up, and BUUUUUZZZZZ😂. It also had little indicator lights on the fenders to let you know if a head light, or turn signal/marker light was out. When you looked into the rear view mirror, up in the center of the molding around the back window, were 2 little red "dots" to let you know if a tail light was out. It also had the extra "light" group, courtesy lights under the dash, back of the console, under the hood and trunk. Anyway, I struggled to get 5k for the car when it was done 😮!! Just because it wasn't an SS!!

[@flatbrokeauto5746]

One of the biggest problems I have seen are the flippers. About a month ago I saw a 1974 Cuda in nice shape for $5000 grand Canadian! It took two hours and it was sold and advertised the next day for $25.000! The deals are out there but there are people that strictly watch Marketplace to buy deals and flip them.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

There is another problem I didn't really think of. These mofos are in it strictly for the money, then they make all these dipshittery TV shows about it too.

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

You can find parts cars in Georgia, but it’s not an easy job

[@jalopyjustin]

I was really on the fence of finishing my 72 Cutlass which was my first car I got when I was in Highschool, but now with seeing the junk, and I mean JUNK, out there, my cutlass doesn't seem so bad anymore.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

nope, ive seen that car i think, its the black and red one?

[@jalopyjustin]

@@UsefulEntertainment Yes sir, it was some of my earliest videos. If everything goes to plan, a friend will be helping me get it going this spring/summer.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

ahh ok good. you have a 455 for that car still, right?@@jalopyjustin

[@jalopyjustin]

@@UsefulEntertainment I do, though I need pretty much everything for it now, since I used most of my parts on the Toronado. I guess this will allow me to build it up to be faster this time.

[@sinatralerby7545]

It is sad the only reason why I got into old cars is because my father is into them. My first project car was a 1963 valiant 2 door i got it for 500 bucks which was 4 years ago.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

cool cool, you still got it?

[@shadygingergarage]

Finally found time to watch this one, lol. All of the second gen Camaro/Firebird parts cars have recently dried up around me. I know one guy with a hoard of nearly 60 Trans Ams. The third gens are still around but the prices are creeping up. My personal favorite is "No Title but they are easy to get". Then GO GET ONE and make your car worth the damn price.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

wtf, youtube never notifies me when you comment on my videos man...

[@shadygingergarage]

@@UsefulEntertainment of course, I'm the Shady Ginger. Lol. No worries

[@CSXT8250]

Can't wait to watch this later, for I'm at work. Came to see the comments! But I already know where it's going 😂. It seems at every car show you'll see actual real live "Street Rods". 3 window coupes, highboys, shit like that.. You ever pay attention to the people that have those? They're usually the elderly. Sitting in fold out chairs holding fly swatters. Thing is.. Those cars tend to disappear into obscurity more often than not. Now you see 'em in your hometown, now one day you DON'T.. (ever ever again) Think about all the really cool shit that may be lurking in any unassuming garage in your neighborhood. (forget about the rusty ass "rare" '85 Monte Carlo SS for a moment) Hey man, you never know. Sometimes it's worth it to help that little old lady up the street.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

i have noticed over the years, all the old cars from the 50s and early 60s like the impalas have disappeared at car shows. back in the 90s, they were all over and the owners were typically in their 40s and 50s back then. ill catch you again after you watch the video!!!

[@jalopyjustin]

Also forgot to mention, within the last year (2023) I have found 3, 1972 Cutlass' in my local junkyards. I was able to get every bolt and front end I desperately needed for mine. It's absolutely nuts people will scrap them now.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

What condition were they in. They probably scrapping them because they can't sell for what they are asking, then they get all butt hurt and throw them away 🤷‍♂️

[@Stephens_offroad_and]

​@@UsefulEntertainment That's what I think happened to a Lincoln Zephyr that was sitting in a Colorado field for 40+ years. I saw the Craigslist listing for it at something like $5,500 firm. That listing expired, the owner relisted it at the same firm price, and then few months later I saw it in a Denver junkyard. I'll guarantee you that that predominantly late model junkyard didn't pay anywhere near what he was asking. Some of the glass was broken, the interior was shot, and it had no title.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

i see it all the time, same situation @@Stephens_offroad_and

[@Wooley689]

My son and I were just talking about the same thing, everyone thinks their rotted out hull is worth the price of a restored car. It's bull.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

i think a lot of people are starting to wake up and notice this, thing is, im surprised i havent seen any of the big box channels talk about this subject yet...

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

Most of the parts cars ads are scammers

[@UsefulEntertainment]

ive noticed that, the skylark pages have a big problem with that right now.

[@shadygingergarage]

Lol. My 84 Olds 98 and 89 Crown Vic aren't worth shit but I'll NEVER find another one of each that I can drive home for $500 like mine.

[@keanecoquete4977]

It's crazy and sad that people are settling for notoriously bad 70s and 80s shitboxes since nothing is either available or even worth buying. I'm very thankful for the fact I'm 22 with an 86 Trans Am and a 08 G6 coupe for the winter.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

well put. im waiting for the day people start pimping chevy citations LOL. them 3rd gens are on the price rise heavily since 2020 so dont get rid of it if you enjoy it.

[@allhailinternalcombustion]

We can all thank Hagerty, Hemmings, and TV shows for this problem as well. They're famous for pushing the "great investment" narrative, which is why rotted out square body Chevys start at $2K, where i used to buy them running and driving for $500. The good thing is that I'm starting to see $500 cars again on marketplace because the scrap prices have dropped.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

That is true, they insured my Camaro for more than I think it's worth.

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

They make every part now for just about everything so it definitely is one of the reasons that everything is now a project car.

[@UsefulEntertainment]

I get that but if we were in a hospital, people would be looking through the organ donor bin to save somebody that fell through a wood chipper 🤣🤣🤣

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

@UsefulEntertainment I know but most people dads have the ultimate set of tools. 😳

[@UsefulEntertainment]

funny thing is, my dads dad was a tv repairman lol@@chevelle-pi1bn

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

@@UsefulEntertainment lolol 🤣 mine to

[@UsefulEntertainment]

@@chevelle-pi1bn how is everything?

[@konradfrancis2572]

There's one yard in new jersey that has A LOT of 1940 - 80's cars but the guy who owns it is an ass and has pissed off all the older car guys and most of the young guys too

[@UsefulEntertainment]

what is the name of the yard by chance???

[@konradfrancis2572]

@@UsefulEntertainment Friendship Used Auto Parts. If you go there be ready to pay 5x what the parts actually cost and for the owner to talk shot about you while your in the room. The owner doesn't care about what parts he has he only cares about money, dude literally told me "its a shame that carb will just rust out in the yard then" when I told him I didn't want to pay $50 for a two barrel carb that was rusted solid

[@UsefulEntertainment]

lol, id call him on the phone and inquire about multiple items just to waste his time if he was a prick to me. ill have to look that place up.@@konradfrancis2572

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

You don’t find anything in the “yard” for parts if it’s older than 2005

[@Arthagnou]

I recently saw a stripped out 69 Superbee, rusted (needed all new panels) no axles, glass, no drivetrain raidiator, no title no vin...guy wanted 8500.00....What the living fcuk? what are you buying exactly?

[@UsefulEntertainment]

My point exactly. You hit the nail on the head. Like, am I missing something lol.

[@harrysatin5110]

Chevelle ?!!! You must mean Malibu.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@UsefulEntertainment]

which car are we talking about?

[@harrysatin5110]

@@UsefulEntertainment in general people selling Malibus looking for Chevelle money and all the Craigslist cars with no title’s I’ve never seen it so bad, the last of the parts cars up north was late 90’’s. Parts cars are probably down south and Mexico.

[@harrysatin5110]

@@UsefulEntertainment the rotten chevelle SS door panels LOL

[@UsefulEntertainment]

ahh ok. i had to ask because we talked about that car, the one in the garage off camera and one other i think.@@harrysatin5110

[@harrysatin5110]

@@UsefulEntertainment well happy new year fuckers thanx for all the tech and laughs and life. God bless us all

[@VladimirPutin-cz5zy]

Look I see you thinking. And is good. Getting older we observing boomers call it. BUT do not forget chat that got you there. OR Chat can turn comrade like KGB on the other end of stick. look I know youthie first response is f' chat. No that is not the way. Your attitude must change with your higher knowledge comrade.