Junk Yard Was Good Today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davidson2100 · 06-08-2002, 04:54 PM

I went to a junk yard today that a guy recommended down here in San Antonio and there were quite alot of our trucks pick down to the bone. As I was leaving I noticed a bunch of oil barrells in the back of this pick bed that was made into a trailer. The closer I got the more I was interested. Come to find out it was a 69-72 chevy longbed with the toolbox on the passenger side ( which was all great shape door and all). I started to look it over and I saw no rustout infact the only surface rust was on the bedfloor where the barrells were sitting, there was only two quarter size dings by the side markers. Other than that it was perfect in my eyes. Asked the guy how much and he said I don't know I really use that trailor a lot. I replied that I only wanted the bed and that he can keep the frame. He said well than $100. I said what (because I thought he was pulling my leg). He assumed I was there to bargain and told me fine $50 and we will take it off the frame for you. I said put in the back of that blue 72 and here is your $50. This made my weekend, just thought I would share.

BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2002, 04:59 PM

You stole it!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2002, 05:04 PM

WOW!!!
Did you give him any vasoline? You screwed him HARD!!!!

**68 Stepside** · 06-08-2002, 05:20 PM

WOW! Did you have enough courtesy to give him a reacharound? LOL

Sounds like a great score to me.

TJ

70cst10 · 06-08-2002, 05:23 PM

Sweet deal!

colohusker · 06-08-2002, 11:09 PM

Wish I had luck like that! Stopped by our local yard, they had a 70 that on first glance looked like the bed floor was pretty good. Asked on the way out to it how much, wanted $350 for the bed, missing the wheel tubs, which somebody cut out with a torch, and the bedside away from the road was crinkled pretty good. Oh well, the search continues....

RipMeyer · 06-08-2002, 11:52 PM

What is the location and address of the yard?

Thanks Eric

*racedvl* · 06-09-2002, 09:51 AM

CROOK!!!!!!!!!!

davidson2100 · 06-09-2002, 11:08 AM

Eric The place is at 10407 Roosevelt in San Antonio. Its called Nick's Auto Parts. There are probably 4 yards in a 10 mile radius of there also.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-09-2002, 12:41 PM

ahh, reverse Physcology bargaining, good stradegy.

Chris Pullen · 06-09-2002, 12:49 PM

All i have to say is you lucky son of a bi*%# Nice find

mtdave2 · 06-09-2002, 01:11 PM

cool, time to go check out some junk yards, i know this is a big dam city there has to be several yards..

**jerry moss** · 06-09-2002, 03:40 PM

WOW, that was one he!! of a steal. congrats!!!!!

06-08-2002, 04:54 PM	#1
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	Junk Yard Was Good Today I went to a junk yard today that a guy recommended down here in San Antonio and there were quite alot of our trucks pick down to the bone. As I was leaving I noticed a bunch of oil barrells in the back of this pick bed that was made into a trailer. The closer I got the more I was interested. Come to find out it was a 69-72 chevy longbed with the toolbox on the passenger side ( which was all great shape door and all). I started to look it over and I saw no rustout infact the only surface rust was on the bedfloor where the barrells were sitting, there was only two quarter size dings by the side markers. Other than that it was perfect in my eyes. Asked the guy how much and he said I don't know I really use that trailor a lot. I replied that I only wanted the bed and that he can keep the frame. He said well than $100. I said what (because I thought he was pulling my leg). He assumed I was there to bargain and told me fine $50 and we will take it off the frame for you. I said put in the back of that blue 72 and here is your $50. This made my weekend, just thought I would share. __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-08-2002, 04:59 PM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	You stole it!!! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-08-2002, 05:20 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	WOW! Did you have enough courtesy to give him a reacharound? LOL Sounds like a great score to me. TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

06-08-2002, 05:23 PM	#5
70cst10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 580	Sweet deal! __________________ Milan 1964 Chevelle SS 283/M20

06-08-2002, 11:09 PM	#6
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Wish I had luck like that! Stopped by our local yard, they had a 70 that on first glance looked like the bed floor was pretty good. Asked on the way out to it how much, wanted $350 for the bed, missing the wheel tubs, which somebody cut out with a torch, and the bedside away from the road was crinkled pretty good. Oh well, the search continues.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

06-08-2002, 05:04 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	WOW!!! Did you give him any vasoline? You screwed him HARD!!!!

06-08-2002, 11:52 PM	#7
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	What is the location and address of the yard? Thanks Eric

06-09-2002, 09:51 AM	#8
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	CROOK!!!!!!!!!!

06-09-2002, 11:08 AM	#9
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	Location of Yard Eric The place is at 10407 Roosevelt in San Antonio. Its called Nick's Auto Parts. There are probably 4 yards in a 10 mile radius of there also. __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-09-2002, 12:41 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	ahh, reverse Physcology bargaining, good stradegy.

06-09-2002, 12:49 PM	#11
Chris Pullen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 19	All i have to say is you lucky son of a bi*%# Nice find

06-09-2002, 01:11 PM	#12
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	cool, time to go check out some junk yards, i know this is a big dam city there has to be several yards.. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-09-2002, 03:40 PM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	WOW, that was one he!! of a steal. congrats!!!!! __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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