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Would you buy parts from a dead mans car?

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Old 11-28-10, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by antigeek;
I can't help but ask this question: do you know if he was a CL member? With all the mods, he could have been. Could give you insight (and perhaps some peace) on who he was.
Without posting the guys name, it is a white SC from West Palm Bach, the accident occurred on Augest 12, 2010. I don't know where to look for a luxlink. I finally found the supercharger kit online, which is only 80 hp, not worth losing a five year warranty. I decided to take the front and rear lights, front Bumper, which is not stock, and the grill. A mechanic friend who is helping me pull the parts. Said probably better to stay away from suspension and power train on a rollover. The doors, seats, wheels, and gps are already gone. I am probably going to use the rear lights, and sell the rest here or on eBay. If anyone needs anything specific that is not too hard to pull pm me.
Old 11-28-10, 07:42 AM
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If you intend to used the rear lights for Lucky don't forget the taking the wire harnesses (the LED brake lights have a different connector), upper garnish pieces (fit and finish) AND the luggage compartment junction box, which is located on the drivers right next to amp and gps. The last item is necessary to prevent the MIL from showing up on your instrument panel.
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If you are superstitious then think of this...the car parts survived, the driver didn't, so they are the lucky ones I guess. Very sad. I would also agree that the owner had to be a CL member. Had to be. Definitely get all the harnesses and the luggage comp junction box. My little amber light shines so bright at night with mine! Not worth the extra $600 to me.

I would get any ECU's you can and resell-power seats, heated seat module, get the stereo and speakers too. Great for resale. Also the gear shift ****, steering wheel and nav door/nav system.
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I could use some parts. Doesn't bother me a bit. IM me and I'll put together a list.

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Thanks for the advice on the wiring I think I got it all. The yard is a u pull it, so if you are out of town I don't know if you could find a craigslist mechanic. If you need something easy to pull I will try and help I am not the mechanical type, it took me and a friend 3 hours to pull the lights and bumper. Broke 4 tabs
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robbing a dead guy is much different then buying parts off his car. im sure he would be happy that the parts are being used if the family still owns the car i would be even more inclined to buy it seeing as it would be helping them out.

i say buy the parts you need
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