W9JAB 156 #26 Posted July 22, 2010 I believe that this site is crying for a Wheel Horse salvage operation. I see posts every day, searching for parts. and the profit potential through the roof, say you pick up a beater for $300.00 complete. The motor alone would get you to even, and the rest is yours. Pulling parts and shipping can be a pain but that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #27 Posted July 22, 2010 i think im gona start its just gona e a slow start and hope fully build from there and hopefully i will be starting next week buildin my shelves and gettin some invintory looked up and bought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #28 Posted July 22, 2010 I believe that this site is crying for a Wheel Horse salvage operation. Good luck on your salvage operation! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 166 #29 Posted July 22, 2010 We have 3 lg/gt recycleing yards within 3 miles of each other. Each has there own nich. One is only WH, one is mostly MTD, AYP and the other is the rest. All 3 do repairs also and send they customers to each other. 2 are retired and 1 does it as a sideline. Id have to say all 3 stay fairly busy , well at least as busy as they want and its a nice cash business. Id say if you want to go for it do it! Just be ready for the Sat rush of BSers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #30 Posted July 22, 2010 Best of luck Jdog! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #31 Posted July 23, 2010 It sounds good to me, and the location is good for me as well. I am about to start forming my herd and will be looking for parts. Shipping is the time consumer though. I do a lot of selling on "feeBay." Shipping takes the most time! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #32 Posted July 23, 2010 Sounds like a great idea! Start small, don't try making a killing the first year, get a good inventory built up. We need something like that in our neck of the woods, huh Jason? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #33 Posted July 23, 2010 Sounds like a great idea! Start small, don't try making a killing the first year, get a good inventory built up. We need something like that in our neck of the woods, huh Jason? Randy im only a road trip away lol come in june and stay for the show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3406pack 0 #34 Posted July 23, 2010 Good luck with your venture. I believe if you go into it with the mindset as a side venture you will probably get more enjoyment from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #35 Posted July 24, 2010 Don't forget about the Junk Yard Dogs! Any busness that hires mans best friend can't go wrong! A lot of guys in my area hual junk Shame GTs are melted down to make Toyota fenders! Your save the" horses" program sounds good to me! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,898 #36 Posted July 24, 2010 Shame GTs are melted down to make Toyota fenders! I couldn't agree more. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #37 Posted July 24, 2010 1 thing that has me really thinkin about doin it is i am only 2 miles from the annual wheel horse show That means that I probally drove past your place 6 -8 times looking for the fair grounds at the June 25 Th show.... My First time in the area. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #38 Posted July 24, 2010 :thumbs: if you were brysonia road or brysonia wenksville rd you went buy my house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #39 Posted July 25, 2010 ... but i love to work on tractors and meet people and make a smile on someones face ... I think that's the right attitude to go into this with. I'm sure you could pick up a few $$$, but I'm not sure you'd want to know how much it turns out to be in $/hour. I've seen Kelly's operation and was impressed. I also think he has a pretty high energy level to keep that going along with a regular job. (maybe that's just in comparison to my energy level. ) I would also consider carefully whether you want to stick with WH only or include other brands. I suppose it depends on how much work you want to do. From all of the answers you've given (to some pretty thoughtful responses) it seems like your head is in the right place on this. If you decide to proceed, I wish you luck! -hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #40 Posted July 25, 2010 thanks hank and here is my junkyard dog he came before the junk yard lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #41 Posted July 25, 2010 Jdog truly loves tractors period. He just wants to fund his hobby and meet good people. I am glad you guys are supporting him AND I will have a good source for parts. I live about 4 miles away.... Go for it Jordon!! If you need any help with anything just ask. Looks like Bear torn the pants off somebody lurking in the salvage yard already! Uncle Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #42 Posted July 25, 2010 Hope your yard is open during the big Show next June, looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneman 10 #43 Posted July 25, 2010 Seems to me there's a great market for WH parts and others. It could go very well. Getting off on the right foot is crucial. Knowledge is key, and then methodology . . . (identification, interchangeability, cataloging and storage of parts, i.e. knowing what you have, what it'll work on, and where it's at.) Get a Uline catalog and you'll find everything you need for shipping. Then you'll probably want to consider perspective right hand helpers. Folks who can do what you do at least as good as you . . . and hopefully better. This is key to happiness . . . which is more important than anything! peace . . . scott GO FOR IT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
