where to get rid of a catalytic converter??

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Jan 19, 2008 | 05:57 PM

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where to get rid of a catalytic converter??

ya.. i heard u can get money for them! where can i get rid of this... i dont have any clue.. can yall give me some ideas?

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Jan 19, 2008 | 06:11 PM

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you have to drill out the inside, unless a scrap yard will accept the work themselves.

lots of cat thefts, especially Toyota Tacomas and Tundras since they have $60 of material inside

Jan 19, 2008 | 10:46 PM

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something like platinum in it right?

Jan 19, 2008 | 10:53 PM

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its ceramic....

Jan 19, 2008 | 10:55 PM

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something like platinum in it right?

Usually, and other precious metals.

Jan 19, 2008 | 11:31 PM

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sell it to the shop that got busted for buying stolen cats.

Jan 20, 2008 | 10:34 AM

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Jan 20, 2008 | 09:38 PM

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^ i wouldnt pass that offer up

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:18 AM

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all cats have platinum, it's how they catalyze

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:24 AM

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Usually, and other precious metals.

typically platinum, rhodium and or palladium

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:50 AM

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typically platinum, rhodium and or palladium

i know what is in them... but where can i get rid of it?

Jan 21, 2008 | 09:10 AM

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A lot of times we have customer's going back to stock and we need to keep them here for them.

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Jan 21, 2008 | 09:26 AM

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well i broke a stud on it and i just want to get rid of it!

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