Help me find body parts!

sd88supra · 12-13-2005, 08:26 AM

Besides the very expensive original Toyota parts, where would I be able to find body parts for my '88? I have been lucky enough to have found the hood and fender I need at a recycling yard. Still, I need a bumper kit. Im shooting for aftermarket, but the only aftermarket ones I have found are some really nasty (IMO) body kit style bumpers that look tacky on the MKIII's. I'd like my body too look original, but I dont want to spend $750 on an original bumper kit.

I have had no luck in parts stores in my area nor ebay. I am in San Diego. Help appreciated.

sd88supra · 12-13-2005, 08:27 AM

I forgot, I also need new headlamps and foglamps.

scruffboy · 12-13-2005, 12:41 PM

Sorry pal, but it will probably be expensive. I bought an 89 Supra and looked all over New Jersey's junkyard paradise without luck. I wound up spending a little under what you quoted. I still needed a hood, and dontcha know, I find an 88 in the junkyard in my town, right under my nose all the time, I could have saved a bundle. I bought the hood for $65 but when I went back to check for more parts the guy tells me he crushed it! ARRRGGGHH! Who crushes a Supra? Anyway, if you can develop a relationship with a reliable dealer, and you spend some big bucks initially and tell the guy you will be back for more, you may do like I did and find a nice guy to give you discounts. I now get 15% off every purchase because I go to the same guy every time. Shop around and find someone you can develop some loyalty with. It may pay off. And aftermarket parts aren't always cheaper.

Sincerely,

James in NJ

vladkalika · 12-14-2005, 03:57 AM

www.car-parts.com

zby67 · 10-27-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladkalika

www.car-parts.com

thank you found most parts i was looking for and more!

12-13-2005, 08:26 AM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Help me find body parts! Besides the very expensive original Toyota parts, where would I be able to find body parts for my '88? I have been lucky enough to have found the hood and fender I need at a recycling yard. Still, I need a bumper kit. Im shooting for aftermarket, but the only aftermarket ones I have found are some really nasty (IMO) body kit style bumpers that look tacky on the MKIII's. I'd like my body too look original, but I dont want to spend $750 on an original bumper kit. I have had no luck in parts stores in my area nor ebay. I am in San Diego. Help appreciated.

12-13-2005, 12:41 PM	#3
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Re: Body Parts Sorry pal, but it will probably be expensive. I bought an 89 Supra and looked all over New Jersey's junkyard paradise without luck. I wound up spending a little under what you quoted. I still needed a hood, and dontcha know, I find an 88 in the junkyard in my town, right under my nose all the time, I could have saved a bundle. I bought the hood for $65 but when I went back to check for more parts the guy tells me he crushed it! ARRRGGGHH! Who crushes a Supra? Anyway, if you can develop a relationship with a reliable dealer, and you spend some big bucks initially and tell the guy you will be back for more, you may do like I did and find a nice guy to give you discounts. I now get 15% off every purchase because I go to the same guy every time. Shop around and find someone you can develop some loyalty with. It may pay off. And aftermarket parts aren't always cheaper. Sincerely, James in NJ

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sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	I forgot, I also need new headlamps and foglamps.

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