And the customer never ventures beyond the front counter. The parts are usually cleaned and inventoried. When the dismantling is done, the engine, transmission, wheels, tires, windows, quarter panels and electronics have been saved, leaving only a denuded shell to be crushed at the site or hauled away to be disposed of by a true junk dealer. The newer type of dismantler buys cars-in some cases only specific models such as Fords or foreign cars or particular models such as Corvettes-and strips them of all parts. Owners say the business has gone in two distinct directions. When you look up a part on a ’79 Camaro, it tells you what other years can be interchanged with it.”īut there are differences of opinion on how to make a living from the used, wrecked or retired vehicles. We put requests on the machine, and people answer with price and availability.”Īnd Sam Schmidt of Marv’s Auto Dismantlers in Sun Valley said, “The computer can also generate reports on what items are getting requested as well as doing the accounting procedures. Jay Myers of Ace Auto and Truck in Sun Valley said, “We have telephone hot lines, and we’re computer-integrated with other yards now. “When a dismantler is done stripping a vehicle-some even recycle the antifreeze-they sell the carcass to true junk dealers” who shred or cube it, he said.īut if there has been one item that has been instrumental in bringing the dismantling business into the 20th Century, it is the computer, which 75% of dismantlers now use, they say.Įlite Auto has a totally automated inventory system and computer hookups throughout the West. Over the last 50 years Lucchese’s has become a local catering legend within the Los Angeles Community 8479 Glenoaks Blvd.The majority of cars come from insurance buyouts and auctions, and only a small percentage from individuals. ![]() ![]() Lucchese's Deli & Catering started Business in 1961 as Lucchese Italian American Market by Ben & Joanna Lucchese and is currently and for the last 30 years run by Ben Lucchese Jr. for the tour and then continue on to Lucchese Deli for lunch Lots of free street parking 2 hour tour Please join us after the tour for lunch at Lucchese's Deli located near the 5 FWY Los Angeles Dismantler has received recognition by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and State Water Resources Control Board for properly disposing of waste.Ĭost - free We will meet at LADISMANTLERS at 10:00 A.M. Los Angeles Dismantler prides itself on being one of the cleanest salvage facilities in the industry. Los Angeles Dismantler's philosophy and ambition is to become the leading dismantler of Porsche automobiles and parts. ![]() Los Angeles Dismantler was established in 1995 in Sun Valley, near Burbank and only minutes from Los Angeles and is incorporated with KAOS Auto Parts, a family owned business founded in 1986, which specializes in Honda and Acura. New inventory is updated on a regular basis and items are priced low to turnover quickly. ![]() Los Angeles Dismantler has the largest inventory of the best salvaged parts at reasonable prices. Los Angeles Dismantler specializes in late model (1980 and up) 911, 993, 996 and Boxster cars, new and used parts. LADISMANTLER TOUR Please join us for a tour of LADISMANTLER 9819 Glenoaks Blvd. PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA - GRAND PRIX REGION
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