Best source for used Van parts?

[superparabuteo]

Hello All -

I'm looking for some misc parts for an E350, and having no luck with ebay, amazon, craigslist, etc. Are there some online used parts sources that you recommend? I searched a few junk yard sites and will keep looking around, but I feel like there must be some good sources that I just haven't stumbled into yet. These are really common vehicles right, must be some parts available without having to buy new. For example, looking for rear bench seat brackets and bolts... overhead console door... , etc.

Any suggestions on sources?

Thanks,

-Ken

 

[Bbasso]

My shopping experience for affordable used parts for vans is pull a parts and junk yards near major cities, Hands on. The sites don't always show a full list of van items.
CL is great too.
I've caught awesome deals but also walked away too.
CL is buyer beware.

 

[Vandit]

You can try Fam Vans in CA. www.famvans.com

The do a lot of upfitting and have a whole warehouse of van parts, most of which are new take-offs. I've called on a few separate occasions and have purchased a variety of interior parts including door panels and even a factory headliner. They've also been willing to ship to me since I'm not local even though I've heard that they will let locals look through the warehouse in person.

I don't think they have a real accurate listing of what they have, but the sales people I've talked to will write down your list of wants, go check their warehouse, and then call you back to let you know what they've got and give you prices. The prices I got were reasonable and I was actually able to negotiate them down a bit more after getting the quote.

They sell used vans (including some occasional 4x4's) too. I'm not sure if they'll have what you're looking for, but if you're not having luck elsewhere then it can't hurt to give them a call.

 

[86scotty]

Pull-a-Part type places in cities with big airports seem to have the most vans. Retired and wrecked shuttles wind up there.

You do know of the 'parts for sale' thread here, right?

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/137400-Van-parts-for-sale-sticky

I have at least two full sets of rear seat brackets from EB passenger vans if you want to pay the shipping and a little to box and prep the heavy buggers up. I'm down in Tennessee.

 

[superparabuteo]

I have at least two full sets of rear seat brackets from EB passenger vans if you want to pay the shipping and a little to box and prep the heavy buggers up. I'm down in Tennessee.

I'd like to find a set of these (I need the bolts too if you have them). If you do, PM your paypal info and the total $$. I must suck at searching online because I can't find them listed anywhere. They must be a common item though, right?

 

[stormlover]

I was able to find a discontinued knee panel beneath the steering wheel from these guys. https://findafordpart.com/