{"id":244,"date":"2018-01-21T19:28:56","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T00:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellersalvage.com\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2021-03-01T08:28:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T13:28:15","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellersalvage.com\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1932<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weller Auto Parts was started in 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan…” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]Weller Auto Parts was started in 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan by Harry Weller.\u00a0 In the 1930\u2019s cars were becoming mainstream in America and Harry owned a small body shop.\u00a0 It was while working at the body shop that Harry realized there was a real opp<\/span><\/span>ortunity in recycled auto parts and decided to open up the business.\u00a0 In order to have recycled parts available to sell Harry purchased automobile parts from insurance companies and individuals alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto1.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_5,2_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1949 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1949<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”The business thrived and in 1949,… (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The business thrived and in 1949, Harry decided to move his family and his business to a larger market in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\u00a0 Around the same time, his son Harry II (Junior) returned from military\u00a0<\/span><\/span>service and joined the business.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto2.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_5,2_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1960 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1960<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Junior purchased the business from his dad… (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Junior purchased the business from his dad and continued to carry on the family name.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 As Junior continued to work with insurance companies and service his customer, he realized there was an opportunity to better serve them with heavy duty truck parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto4.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_5,2_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1973 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1973<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Junior opened Weller Truck Parts and never looked back…. (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Junior opened Weller Truck Parts and never looked back.\u00a0 With the addition of Weller Truck Parts the company was quickly on its way to becoming an industry leader.\u00a0 As Junior continued to grow his auto and truck business his family also continued to grow.\u00a0 Junior and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>his wife\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dorothy had four sons, Skip, John, Chris and Paul and they all\u00a0<\/span><\/span>joined the business.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weller-Brothers-Old.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_5,2_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1984 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1984<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”The Weller brothers purchased the Auto and Truck divisions from Junior. (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Weller brothers purchased the Auto and Truck divisions from Junior. Over the course of the next 15 years, the brothers continued to expand the business, buying and selling a wider variety of salvage and expanding into recreational vehicles, construction and heavy equipment and AG equipment.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weller-Brothers-Young.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_5,2_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1999 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1999<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ max_width=”500%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weller started a new division called Frontier Truck parts. (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Weller started a new division called Frontier Truck parts allowing it to better focus on medium and heavy equipment, as well as AG equipment across the nation in order to better service insurance companies, body shops and collision centers across America.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Frontier.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ module_id=”vc-timelinecolumn1-today” module_class=”vc-timelinecolumn1-today” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TODAY (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

TODAY<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weller Salvage has been a core part of the Weller family of business from the start. (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]WELLER SALVAGE has been a core part of the Weller family of business from the start. While it began with Harry purchasing auto and truck salvage, today the company is in its fourth generation and its reach goes well beyond auto and truck to that of heavy trucks and commercial vehicles, AG and heavy equipment, RVs and toys. While the business and the industry continue to change the WELLER SALVAGE promise of prompt, professional and personal services continues to live on.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”|on|on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1932 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n

1932<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto1.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weller Auto Parts was started in 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan…” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]Weller Auto Parts was started in 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan by Harry Weller.\u00a0 In the 1930\u2019s cars were becoming mainstream in America and Harry owned a small body shop.\u00a0 It was while working at the body shop that Harry realized there was a real opp<\/span><\/span>ortunity in recycled auto parts and decided to open up the business.\u00a0 In order to have recycled parts available to sell Harry purchased automobile parts from insurance companies and individuals like.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ max_width=”70%” height=”100px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1949 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1949<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto2.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”The business thrived and in 1949,… (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#929497″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The business thrived and in 1949, Harry decided to move his family and his business to a larger market in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\u00a0 Around the same time, his son Harry II (Junior) returned from military\u00a0<\/span><\/span>service and joined the business.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ max_width=”70%” height=”100px” custom_margin=”|13px||13px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1960 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1960<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/oldphoto4.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Junior purchased the business from his dad… (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Junior purchased the business from his dad and continued to carry on the family name.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 As Junior continued to work with insurance companies and service his customer, he realized there was an opportunity to better serve them with heavy duty truck parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#048413″ divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5″ module_class=”vc-dividerTimeline” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ max_width=”70%” height=”100px”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1973 (Text)” module_class=”history–dates” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#d1d1d1″ header_font_size=”56px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”42px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n

1973<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellersalvage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weller-Brothers-Old.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ use_border_color=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Junior opened Weller Truck Parts and never looked back…. (Text)” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Junior opened Weller Truck Parts and never looked back.\u00a0 With the addition of Weller Truck Parts the company was quickly on its way to becoming an industry leader.\u00a0 As Junior continued to grow his auto and truck business his family also continued to grow.\u00a0 Junior and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>his wife\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dorothy had four sons, Skip, John, Chris and Paul and they all\u00a0<\/span><\/span>joined the business.<\/span><\/span>
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1984<\/h1>\n

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1999<\/h1>\n

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TODAY<\/h1>\n

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WELLER SALVAGE has been a core part of the Weller family of business from the start. While it began with Harry purchasing auto and truck salvage, today the company is in its fourth generation and its reach goes well beyond auto and truck to that of heavy trucks, commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and toys. While the business and the industry continue to change the WELLER SALVAGE promise of prompt, professional and personal services continues to live on.<\/p>\n

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I use Weller because you bid fairly, pay quickly, you are ALWAYS professional.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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The Weller team is my go to for bids of Rare RV, Heavy Equipment and High value salvage. No matter the distance.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Weller Salvage<\/h2>\n

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LOGIN<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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What We Buy<\/p>\n

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT<\/a><\/span>
\nHEAVY TRUCKS & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES<\/a><\/span>
\nAG EQUIPMENT<\/a><\/span>
\nRECREATIONAL VEHICLES<\/a><\/span>
\nPASSENGER VEHICLES<\/a><\/span>
\nTOYS<\/a><\/span>
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Contact Us<\/p>\n

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Ron VanDam<\/a><\/strong>
\n616-257-1325<\/a>
\nRVD@WellerSalvage.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Steve Bolling<\/a><\/strong>
\n616-257-1335<\/a>
\nSLB@WellerSalvage.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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1-877-SALVAGE<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 2019 Weller Salvage, All Rights Reserved.\u00a0\u00a0Careers at Weller – Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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