Went to a couple pick-n-pull's today

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 01/27/2019 at 19:33 • Filed to: None

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Got some good Volvo parts and saw some interesting cars, like the above turbo, manual Baja. What I wouldn’t give to have that as my “truck”.

I picked up a friend who also wanted to look for parts. He’s got two 4runners, a manual Legacy Outback beater wagon, and is in search of an SC300/400. One of us.

Of course, I had to check out the parking situation at his apartment. I hear you guys like Broncos, no?

Cl ean. There was a RHD Toyota Soarer parked across from it.

At first I thought it was a beater, but on second thought.... M ight just need a good cleaning up. How often do you see a yellow IS300?

Just an engine swap away from being the coolest Honda of it’s decade...

And made it to the junkyard. Looked inside a 7 series BMW. Instantly recoiled in fear. I’ve never seen so many wires in my life. I’m pretty sure the wiring bundle in one fender contains more wiring than my entire Miata...

Belo w you’ll see the booster seat that’s bu ilt into the fold-out armrest in certain 850/V70 Volvos. Pretty neat. There’s also the foldout a rmrest I have, which is just a super plush leather cushion, there’s a less plush version with a slide-out cup holder tray, and there’s yet another version with a pass through to the back. There may be more! My friend got in the habit of checking each rear seat to see what that particular Volvo was optioned with. I think he’s one bad decision away from joining the Volvo life.

Dollers per foot, this Cadillac is the best deal out there. $1500 and this land yacht can be yours! Beautiful inside and out. Oh and the hood alone is over 5 feet long...

I picked up a new rheostat to keep in the car as a backup. When they fail, every interior light shuts off,so you can’t see your speed, rpm, gas, level, etc. Mine was starting to die but seems to have fixed itself? It’s a 2 second swap so if it starts flickering again I’ve got a backup that (hopefully) works.

I also grabbed this driving mode switch. It fills the blank next to my shifter, which has been bugging me. I don’t think it will actually do anything, but I’d rather hav e aa useless switch than a blank. Worst case I’ve got a super tactile switch and button to fidget with! I still have one blank switch on the dash, but I’m unsure of what it’s for... Maybe headlight washers?

I was looking for a hood latch, but they’d all been taken. I also had zero luck finding a wing for the wagon. I did however find a decent pair of fold-out jumpseats in my interior color. My friend and I took them out, along with all the accompanying peices, and at the last minute I decided I didn’t want to buy them. Knowing me, they’d sit in my living room for 5 months before I’d even think about installing them. They’re cool, but I need my space.

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 19:40

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I think baby blue is the only color other than black I’d want the Caddy in.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 19:42

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What yards did you go to? The Machias one left a bad taste in my mouth and the pick n pull on 99 doesn't seem to have anything that is older than 1990, or isn't a Ford Explorer.

AestheticsInMotion > Kiltedpadre 01/27/2019 at 19:46

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Makes the matching hubcaps look that much better

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 19:48

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Arlington and Lynnwood. Employees were nice at both, but the yards are lacking if you want something other than Domestic /Volvo/Audi/7 series/random late 90's Japanese

facw > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 19:54

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My parent’s XC70 has the child boosters, but they are on the side positions (the middle of the seat lifts up like this):

None of that in my S60 though, just an armrest (with molded cupholders) and the pass through (which requires a lot more force than I’d like to open).

Brickman > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 20:01

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I should get a junk 7 series. I’d have all the electrical wiring I would ever need in every color. :P

That baja... I need sunglasses.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 20:01

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DaftRyosuke needs that Cadillac. 

wafflesnfalafel > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 21:08

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that respray baja with outback wheels is awesome...

Tristan > facw 01/27/2019 at 21:37

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I had those in my ‘03 V70!

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 21:38

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That Caddy... SCHWING!!!

If only gas were free... 10/10 would daily.

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 01/27/2019 at 21:46

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I have no idea what the market for these things is like, but oh man this one had an absolutely mint interior 

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 21:48

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On e of the the things I miss about the PNW is the awesome junkyards. All the ones here in SA have had like 2 dozen cars tops. 

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 21:48

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:drool:

I have to imagine the FWD thing makes them a bit less desirable , and I’d guess the convertibles command more money, but... I mean... LOOK AT IT!

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 01/27/2019 at 22:04

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Honestly I think I’d have to cut the top off. Something about these massive barges just scream “convertible boulevard c ruiser”

AestheticsInMotion > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 01/27/2019 at 22:04

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Are you for real? Now I feel bad for complaining about the poor selection. I only had about 20 Volvos to choose from.... 

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 22:19

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There’s a pick n’ pull on the South side, I haven’t been to it. Because the one time I tried to go is when the coolant sensor on the Accord died, and it wouldn’t run.

But yeah, they’re really pathetic down here. As well as the amount of used 90's Japanese cars for sale :(

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/27/2019 at 23:21

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My favorite barge convertible is the ‘69-’74 Ford Galaxie... I want to drive cross-country floating down the road with the top back enjoying the big bench seat under the stars on a warm summer night.