Source for 1988 Supra Parts??

On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:48:31 GMT, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno RemoveThis @AE86.gts>
wrote:

>On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:04 -0400, John van der Pflum wrote:
>
>> I need some parts for my 1988 Toyota Supra. Specifically, the trim on the
>> driver and passenger doors. Does anyone happen to know of someplace to
>> get them?
>>
>> I've done some searching online but with little success.
>
>
>What color? E-Bay has some bits, but they are becoming scarce and
>expensive.
>
>Try finding a whole car locally and stripping what you need.

Color is bluish silver.

I've poked around on Ebay and haven't been able to find them.

I'll check around the local junk yards..... I was hoping for an
easier way but looks like I'll have to hit the pavement.
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In article <tr8hh35o1cj9ioqki0cpcmap6u4c10m55d.DeleteThis@4ax.com>,
John van der Pflum <nowhammymyspammy.DeleteThis@bite.org> wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:48:31 GMT, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno.DeleteThis@AE86.gts>
> wrote:
>
> >On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:04 -0400, John van der Pflum wrote:
> >
> >> I need some parts for my 1988 Toyota Supra. Specifically, the trim on the
> >> driver and passenger doors. Does anyone happen to know of someplace to
> >> get them?
> >>
> >> I've done some searching online but with little success.
> >
> >
> >What color? E-Bay has some bits, but they are becoming scarce and
> >expensive.
> >
> >Try finding a whole car locally and stripping what you need.
>
> Color is bluish silver.
>
> I've poked around on Ebay and haven't been able to find them.
>
> I'll check around the local junk yards..... I was hoping for an
> easier way but looks like I'll have to hit the pavement.

Every, ahem, "automobile salvage yard" in the country is hooked up to
every other one by computer. So, your pool of donor vehicles is
nationwide.

Be nice. The man or woman behind the counter will bend over backwards to
help you if you're pleasant, and wouldn't lift a finger to save your
life if you aren't. Probably true anywhere, but even more so in a
junkyard. (Kind of like the DMV)
 >> Stay informed about: Source for 1988 Supra Parts?? 

On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:33:22 -0400, John van der Pflum wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:48:31 GMT, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno.TakeThisOut@AE86.gts> wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:04 -0400, John van der Pflum wrote:
>>
>>> I need some parts for my 1988 Toyota Supra. Specifically, the trim on
>>> the driver and passenger doors. Does anyone happen to know of
>>> someplace to get them?
>>>
>>> I've done some searching online but with little success.
>>
>>
>>What color? E-Bay has some bits, but they are becoming scarce and
>>expensive.
>>
>>Try finding a whole car locally and stripping what you need.
>
> Color is bluish silver.
>
> I've poked around on Ebay and haven't been able to find them.
>
> I'll check around the local junk yards..... I was hoping for an easier
> way but looks like I'll have to hit the pavement.


Like smitty says:

http://www.car-part.com

Look here.
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I'm the owner of two classic Toyotas, an '88 Corolla and a '95 Camry.
The best source I've found for new factory parts is http://toyotadiscountparts.com/
This is a Toyota dealership in Indianapolis; very quick service,
decent web site and low prices (for NEW, FACTORY parts).

For used parts the other replies are spot on, make friends with a
local salvage yard that is hooked in to the nationwide parts search
network.

HTH, Dave
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On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:18:27 +0000, Dave wrote:

>
> I'm the owner of two classic Toyotas, an '88 Corolla and a '95 Camry. The
> best source I've found for new factory parts is
> http://toyotadiscountparts.com/ This is a Toyota dealership in
> Indianapolis; very quick service, decent web site and low prices (for NEW,
> FACTORY parts).
>
> For used parts the other replies are spot on, make friends with a local
> salvage yard that is hooked in to the nationwide parts search network.
>
> HTH, Dave


Yeah, but Supra parts are getting scarcer and scarcer. Try to find a *NEW*
fuel filler neck (And if you do, LET ME KNOW!!!!)

It's getting harder and harder to get parts from a dealer, and that is
putting pressure on the price of the remaining cars. I could have bought
an '88 Supra just like mine on EBay 2 years ago for $600, in running
(pretty nice body wise) condition; that same car with a blown engine now
goes for $1200!
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On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:48:31 GMT, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno.RemoveThis@AE86.gts>
wrote:

>Yeah, but Supra parts are getting scarcer and scarcer. Try to find a *NEW*
>fuel filler neck (And if you do, LET ME KNOW!!!!)

You've been fighting with this for a while... Where do they rust
out, and how do they attach to the tank?

If it's a hose slip connection to the tank, you could have someone
fabricate a new fuel filler neck for it - bend a chunk of 1-1/2" or 2"
mild steel tubing (think EMT or tailpipe) to the right curves, and
then weld the stub of the gas cap fitting to the top, and weld the
brackets on.

A flange connection makes it a bit harder, then you have to fab the
flange. Send it out for galvanizing or powder coat when you're done.

If it's rusting in the steel tubing past the gas cap area, take the
old filler and cut off the rusted end, have the hose bead rolled into
it with a tailpipe expander, and get a longer chunk of straight fuel
filler hose. Gates and Dayco sell it by the foot.

Or two chunks of rubber hose, and a chunk of bent steel tubing to
match the severe bend of the old filler where it rusted.

>It's getting harder and harder to get parts from a dealer, and that is
>putting pressure on the price of the remaining cars. I could have bought
>an '88 Supra just like mine on EBay 2 years ago for $600, in running
>(pretty nice body wise) condition; that same car with a blown engine now
>goes for $1200!

Yanno, if there's enough demand you might get Toyota to make a new
batch of filler necks. But you'd need to show there is a demand,
present them with a list of say 100 Supra owners who want to order one
IF they were available...

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