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12-05-2011, 03:32 AM | #1 |
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Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
I am finally at the point of taking my truck in for finish body and paint. I have been searching high and low for a pair of perfect wheel tubs. The wheel tubs are the only thing left on my project that require any bodywork, and finding a decent set has proved very difficult even here in Cali.
That all changed at the pick n pull I came across a 68 Longhorn with original paint. I imagine it had a camper on most it's life, judging from the condition of the bed. I literally had both wheel tubs removed in a matter of 10 minutes. I have never been able to remove bed bolts before without over tightening and snapping them off. These are the nicest original paint tubs I have ever seen, and they are the last pieces I needed before I turn my truck over to paint prison...
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12-05-2011, 03:36 AM | #2 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Here is the truck I managed to pull them from. I pulled these a week ago (black friday) and it still had the doors and front clip on it then...looks like someone else grabbed those during the week sometime.
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12-05-2011, 03:45 AM | #3 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Nice score. My 72 had tubs like that. All original but it too had a camper shell most of its life.
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12-05-2011, 03:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Very nice. Did you grab that rear bumper as well? Looks real clean and straight.
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12-05-2011, 05:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Send some of those trucks up north!!
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12-05-2011, 06:02 AM | #6 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Zepp, where are these pick and pulls?
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12-05-2011, 06:39 AM | #7 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great score!
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12-05-2011, 08:13 AM | #8 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
That would never happen in Michigan everything is rusted out before it gets to the bone yard.
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12-05-2011, 08:16 AM | #9 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Nice score!!!
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12-05-2011, 08:33 AM | #10 |
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Congrats on the great find . I am sure you felt that Christmas came early.
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12-05-2011, 10:33 AM | #11 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
That's actually Saddle,not Gold
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12-06-2011, 03:54 AM | #12 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Yeah, but "Struck Saddle" doesn't quite have the same ring to it.
Actually, it sounds kinda painful
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12-06-2011, 06:10 AM | #13 |
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You make a good point...ow!
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12-05-2011, 11:37 AM | #14 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
There aren't any pick n pulls around here either.
Oh, and nice score Posted via Mobile Device
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12-05-2011, 12:05 PM | #15 | |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
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12-05-2011, 12:22 PM | #16 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Great find! So Cal is uaually good for rust free picks.
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12-05-2011, 12:53 PM | #17 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Looks like the one has a ding in it. If its not good enough for you, let me know........
Nice score! Hard to believe every truck came with them but they are so hard to find nice.
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12-05-2011, 01:00 PM | #18 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Those look really good!
Congrats.
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12-05-2011, 12:58 PM | #19 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
I saw that truck too but it was mostly raped when I went.
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12-05-2011, 01:47 PM | #20 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Nice score. I need to be that lucky, I need some wheels tubs too
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12-05-2011, 04:50 PM | #21 |
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Re: Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
Wow- Really nice Score! Congrats!
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12-05-2011, 05:07 PM | #22 |
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Nice! Gotta love the Pick-n-Pulls, I got a set of 71-72 truck bucket seats the day after black friday at the pnp near me, they're in pretty bad shape but have the correct brackets so I was happy.
Looks like someone is going to fix some above the windshield rust the hard way with the way they cut that cab! Posted via Mobile Device |
12-05-2011, 05:38 PM | #23 |
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We have 4 pull it yourself type lots in the K.C. area but seldom do they have any old stuff. I do find T-5 trans regularly.
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12-05-2011, 06:01 PM | #24 |
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Looks like they have a good setup. Already have it up on blocks and no grass growing up around it
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12-05-2011, 06:15 PM | #25 |
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Holy Cow! Those are in great shape. As I look over the swiss cheese in my truck
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