Dismantlers Who Stock Older Cars

Silvera

If you know of any Car Dismantlers who stock older cars (e.g. pre-1990) please post their details here -

Reid Car Dismantlers
Suncroft
Co. Kildare

I visited this yard a few years ago and they had lots of older car about the place - they almost seem to specialise in older cars!

Examples of what I saw included - Corolla K20's & K30's, Ford Anglia 105E, Kadett C Coupe, Morris Minor, Nissan Sentra, Mazda 323 (late 70's models), etc etc.

I plan to call to them soon to see if they are still in business. Will post update soon.

Silvera

I called to Reid Dismantlers today but the gate was locked.(My father noticed that it has been closed the few times he passed in the last year.)
Perhaps the owner has a new day job and only opens it in the evening or on the weekends??

I believe the local co. council may have been 'on the case' re this yard due to the fact that it is located on/beside bogland.(possible pollution?)

I have a phone number somewhere, so I will investigate further.

I spotted the following through the gate (along with dozens more cars I couldn't see clearly) -

Triumph Dolomite
1960's Mercedes saloon
Renault 4 van (Ex-An Post) .....which leads me to another thread !

BrianD3

I remember a big scrapyard in Kilcock Co. Kildare (near the canal) Is it still there? I saw a Fiat 500 perched up on a stack of cars there once but that's many years ago now.

Silvera

BrianD3 wrote:

I remember a big scrapyard in Kilcock Co. Kildare (near the canal) Is it still there? I saw a Fiat 500 perched up on a stack of cars there once but that's many years ago now.

Yeah, I recall the yard you are thinking of. I will be in Kilcock this evening so I will see if I can find out a bit more about it!

Spit62500

Hi Silvera,

Where exactly is Reids in Suncroft? I can't remember seeing anywhere like that when passing thought the village but I'd be keen to drop in...

dubtom

That one in Kilkock is very big and v well organised. I haven't been there in a couple of years and can't say what type of cars he has but it seems to be the yard of choice for a lot of people on the west side of the city.

The yard at Red cow has been mentioned a few times on here for stocking older stuff or at least having an old yoke. He told me he took in a Mustang a few years back and sold it on for a couple of grand complete so luckily he probably knows F all about old yank prices:D
Actually I was thinking of going up to him for a set of seat belts for the car, I know cortina belts will fit but will Sierra or Mondeo do the job in a 72 Mustang.

Silvera

dubtom,
Are thinking of the dismatlers a few miles outside Kilcock - area known as 'Laragh'?

Spit62500,
I will PM directions to you.

dubtom

Probably Silvera, left after the bridge and follow the road out about a mile or so, not sure what the area is called.

240Z

Silvera wrote:

dubtom,
Are thinking of the dismatlers a few miles outside Kilcock - area known as 'Laragh'?

Spit62500,
I will PM directions to you.

I'm pretty sure the one at Kilcock has gone - he sold the land for a packet a year or so ago. There is another one close by can't recall where, probably the one your talking about, went there years ago, very well organised - if someone know's it please post directions or phone number. If anyone see's a Datsun 240Z or 260Z please let me know.

Cheers, Dean

shagman

I live in Kilcock heres the deal...
There was two dismantlers in Kilcock the one next to the canal nearest the train station has closed down and that was the better one for older cars. The other one is further out on the same road and is a well organised but well overpriced yard. I've stopped going to them cos of their rip off prices.I now go to the yard on the old N4 between Kilcock and Enfield.Theres also a yard near batterstown/maynooth.None of these are particularly good for older cars though.

shagman

This thread kinda developed from another thread can someone point me in the right direction?
The previous thread mentioned a scrapyard on the N11 near the beehive pub that I'd like some directions to.

shagman

Ah found it....
hoarding of classics in back gardens
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054918297

On the n11 after the Beehive pub heading south between The Tap and Lil' Doyles I think, in on the right as you climb the hill there's always a nice selection in various states of repair.

I think I'll have a looksee.

Silvera

shagman wrote:

Ah found it....
hoarding of classics in back gardens
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054918297

On the n11 after the Beehive pub heading south between The Tap and Lil' Doyles I think, in on the right as you climb the hill there's always a nice selection in various states of repair.

I think I'll have a looksee.

Is there a Mini and Hillman Minx in that yard ?
I passed a house with these in the yard along the N11.

Interceptor

Leahys outside Roscommon town - has lots of 80's stuff and a shed full of parts and panels. Used to be very busy but the owner seems to have lost interest in updating his stock.

'cptr

rockandrolldamn

Ger Only opens the gate when required or phoned up. Look him up in the book.
He's a sound man and very reasonable, theres even a early 50's Rolls Royse engined Fire engine up there with the biggest carb ive ever seen looks like a bucket!

breanoh

Six Crosses garage in Kilmurray McMahon Co. Clare (head for Kilrush) has a couple of older cars, Last time I was there there was a MK1 Capri Automatic on its roof and a couple of granadas, he also had a R9, R11 and a load more aswell as the modern stuff. Used to have alot more, but the crusher is taking the older stuff at the mo.
Anyone know where there are the following scrapped(other than in my garden!) R9, R6 (late chrome bumper model) And Series 2 XJ6?

Con_316

Just at the edge of limerick there's a yard called fentons, it's at the start of the old road to patrickswell. They're not always the most enthusiastic in there or most energetic, but while i was there looking for some granada mk3 parts, the long haired guy that works there was happy enought to let me wander around and check out what was there, pretty much all old stuff out the back. Some useable (for parts that is) 70s and 80s mercs, a mk3 granada, Opel omega, some old BMW 5 series cars of E34 and older vintage, Old small 80s jap stuff, nissan bluebirds, a 1litre suzuki jeep, a wreck of a early 80s celica, datsun sunny van, etc etc.

Also of note is a green VW Pickup. Of THe aircooled variety

andreas_220D

Con_316 wrote:

Just at the edge of limerick there's a yard called fentons, it's at the start of the old road to patrickswell. They're not always the most enthusiastic in there or most energetic...

unfriendly and apparently not really interested in business IMHO. Not worth a ride.

G Luxel

There is a yard, or there was one, in either Newbridge or Kildare town, not sure, it was on the dublin road. There was a meat factory across from it.
This yard was full of old CIE dublin buses but had other cars like Mercedes Pontoon, Austin Sheerline hearse and a mixture of 60s and 70s cars.

Spit62500

The meat factory is in Kildare - I'll have a look for anything opposite but I think that it may have been cleared out at this stage - I think it would have caught my eye.

BMWE21

I remember that yard. It had a few single decker buses in it. I've looked out for it every time I've been thru Kildare over the last 10 years or so and I'm 99% certain it's gone.

Bradidup

It might be worth putting an add in Farmers Journal, you never know whats lying up in fields & barns around the country that has escaped the scrappage deals of the 90ies!!!

Silvera

That yard in Kildare was owned by an ecentric old guy who died some years ago. I was told that Johnny Stone car dismantlers (near The Curragh) now owned the yard. However I see that there is a for sale/development sign outside it now so it may well have been comepletely cleared by now.

Cmar-Ireland

The yard in Kildare town is gone. Johnny Stone has another yard out near Suncroft, the stuff may have gone out there. I remember he had loads of old 70's & 80's stuff out there.

Clare gunner

andreas_220D wrote:

unfriendly and apparently not really interested in business IMHO. Not worth a ride.

Second that! It was much better when Liam Fenton,the boss[RIP] was running it.His wife who runs it now is a really odd fish.:(

Blue850

Anyone here deal with 'Junkyard Jewels'? Chap called John based near Stewartstown in Tyrone. He reckons he has over 150 pre 1970 cars for breaking. I have a flyer for an autojumble he's hosting up there on Easter Monday. Phone number is 048867 66466

fletch

BrianD3 wrote:

I remember a big scrapyard in Kilcock Co. Kildare (near the canal) Is it still there? I saw a Fiat 500 perched up on a stack of cars there once but that's many years ago now.

Anybody know the phone number of the Kilcock scrap yard or even if they have a phone? Rang 11811 and they gave me 01-6289160 but I just get an engaged tone

slummingangel

Cmar-Ireland wrote:

The yard in Kildare town is gone. Johnny Stone has another yard out near Suncroft, the stuff may have gone out there. I remember he had loads of old 70's & 80's stuff out there.

live down the road from walked over looking for wheel studs for my mini 25 say's he hasn't had one in years actually does anyone know where i can get wheel studs for my mini 25

Max_Damage

I know it's a sin and all to resurrect threads that are old, but does anyone have a number for the scrapyard that's between Enfield & Kilcock (the one of the old N4 road). I'm in need of parts for my Micra and many places in Dublin now won't stock cars that old.

carchaeologist

Max_Damage wrote: »

I know it's a sin and all to resurrect threads that are old, but does anyone have a number for the scrapyard that's between Enfield & Kilcock (the one of the old N4 road). I'm in need of parts for my Micra and many places in Dublin now won't stock cars that old.

I would think it would still be easy enough to pick up dead micras still.Im sure someone will sort you.

rotorhead

Max_Damage wrote: »

I know it's a sin and all to resurrect threads that are old, but does anyone have a number for the scrapyard that's between Enfield & Kilcock (the one of the old N4 road). I'm in need of parts for my Micra and many places in Dublin now won't stock cars that old.

N4 Scrappy Kellys 0469541293

Just up road Japarts 0469541549 imports parts from Japan

Kilcock Distmantlers 01 6285671

Max_Damage

Thanks Rotorhead.

Silvera

Would a moderator please make this thread a 'sticky'.....it contains a lot of useful info for board members/visitors looking for parts.

VWPowered

If someone wants to send me photos of classics in irelands scrapyards id gladly host them in the directory

we love 'em:cool:

Devi

Max_Damage wrote: »

I know it's a sin and all to resurrect threads that are old, but does anyone have a number for the scrapyard that's between Enfield & Kilcock (the one of the old N4 road). I'm in need of parts for my Micra and many places in Dublin now won't stock cars that old.

Was looking for parts for a Micra a few weeks back myself. Got some of it in kilcock but nothing major just badges and a wiper motor, have to say they are very expensive and not into bargaining, probably because they are so busy. Got nothing for the year I was looking for in the one on the Enfield road but they do have a few Micras. Ended up getting a lot of stuff in a place in Coolock. Got the info off this site http://www.partfinder.ie/ very handy site but not all dismantlers are on it.

Max_Damage

Devi wrote: »

Was looking for parts for a Micra a few weeks back myself. Got some of it in kilcock but nothing major just badges and a wiper motor, have to say they are very expensive and not into bargaining, probably because they are so busy. Got nothing for the year I was looking for in the one on the Enfield road but they do have a few Micras. Ended up getting a lot of stuff in a place in Coolock. Got the info off this site http://www.partfinder.ie/ very handy site but not all dismantlers are on it.

Thanks for that. I ended up going to a Nissan dealer and getting the parts I wanted.

eirbiz

Try this no. 087 6609648

jimjims64

Hi i wonder would anyone be able to help me find any parts for a 1986 nissan sentr/ sunny....

impossible to get parts for!

cheers

Max_Damage

^ Now that is rare!

Devi

jimjims64 wrote: »

Hi i wonder would anyone be able to help me find any parts for a 1986 nissan sentr/ sunny....

impossible to get parts for!

cheers

Summerhill Spares on the Malahide Rd have 87 parts for sunny.

Max_Damage

Devi wrote: »

Summerhill Spares on the Malahide Rd have 87 parts for sunny.

Weren't the '87 model Sunny different to the '86 Sunny/Sentra?

'86:


'87:

carchaeologist

jimjims64 wrote: »

Hi i wonder would anyone be able to help me find any parts for a 1986 nissan sentr/ sunny....

impossible to get parts for!

cheers

A friend and i destroyed one of these in a field years back:o,chopped the roof off in the end,OZG reg i think it was.How times change.

Blue850

There was a Sentra in last months Irish Vintage Scene's "Laid to Rust" in a field in Limerick

cian1500ww

Theres Junkyard Jewels in the north, theres quite a big selection of scrapped classics up there. Not open to the public anymore but if you give them a ring they may have what you need.