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bigblock73 · 01-07-2012, 07:05 PM

I went to the junkyard last week to pick up some interior trim for my 73, when I stumbled across a late 80's CC dooley with mismatched doors. While I was inside looking for trim, I noticed these doors were 73-76 and with NICE door panels...needless to say I picked up my trim AND the door panels...grand total for everything...$14!

Last night while surfing CL, I saw an ad for 73-80 TRUCK bumpers, front and rear (sport!), with brackets and everything...he was asking $25 for it all. The ad was just listed, so I called right away and arranged a time to pick them up. I got there and since this was a rolling chassis, the bumpers were pretty easy to take off. As I was getting ready to leave I asked if he had any other parts off this '78...he said "yes". Well, I walked out of there with both bumpers, all brackets, shields, 2 NOS rear wheel tubs (L & R) with GM stickers sill on them, and a repro Chevy chrome grill in excellent shape. $60!

I usually don't get deals like this, but I never quit looking either. Just goes to show there are still parts out there to be had for cheap...just keep your eyes peeled and ask questions!

Sorry. no pics...

J Knight · 01-07-2012, 07:10 PM

Nice score, the guy at the junk yard must have only charged you for the trim.

bigblock73 · 01-07-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Nice score, the guy at the junk yard must have only charged you for the trim.

When he said $14, I said "does that include the door panels too?"

He said "yes"

It was probably because I yanked everything in weather in the teens...wasn't very busy there.

mischiefse7en · 01-07-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Nice score, the guy at the junk yard must have only charged you for the trim.

shoot, the one by my house, if its just like one small thing they don't even charge for it!

Restrorob · 01-07-2012, 07:11 PM

Sorry Jeff, No pics it didn't happen !

I can't get my eyes peeled any bigger and never find anything.....

riz · 01-07-2012, 07:16 PM

What junkyard did you go to and did they have parts for a 81-87 shortbox? I'm in Hudson, WI and looking for any good junkyards that actually carry the 80s stuff I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

RIZ

bigblock73 · 01-07-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by riz

What junkyard did you go to and did they have parts for a 81-87 shortbox? I'm in Hudson, WI and looking for any good junkyards that actually carry the 80s stuff I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

RIZ

Rohners in Wilmar MN has tons of 73-87, and Windy Hill in new London (which is on the way) has some too. Good full day adventure if you leave early enough.

riz · 01-07-2012, 09:24 PM

Cool! I'm always up for a new adventure looking for parts. I'd make a day of it if the weather was warm enough. i'm going to do a search on both places right now. Do you go there often?

RIZ

bigblock73 · 01-07-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by riz

Cool! I'm always up for a new adventure looking for parts. I'd make a day of it if the weather was warm enough. i'm going to do a search on both places right now. Do you go there often?

RIZ

I go to each at least twice a year. Let me know, maybe we can meet up...I'm on the way.

S10Fan · 01-07-2012, 10:27 PM

That dang Jeff showing off again. LOL

Great Score!!

john_p · 01-07-2012, 11:11 PM

i was going to the junkyard this weekend, but it turned cold.. 62 in SC is winter..

big time Congrats on the find

cory d · 01-08-2012, 05:30 AM

talking about being int the reight place at the right time, i had a friend who commented on some guys truck and he gave it to him. it was a 77 long bed c10 in great shape and nearly all stock. the guy was very life experienced and didnt have the time to get it running. i threw a new starter in it after testing the old one and it cranked over. a little ether and she was purring. about 2 miles later the q-jet started vomiting fuel but you cant complain when the truck was free. oh and it can with spare tires and wheels

01-07-2012, 07:05 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time I went to the junkyard last week to pick up some interior trim for my 73, when I stumbled across a late 80's CC dooley with mismatched doors. While I was inside looking for trim, I noticed these doors were 73-76 and with NICE door panels...needless to say I picked up my trim AND the door panels...grand total for everything...$14! Last night while surfing CL, I saw an ad for 73-80 TRUCK bumpers, front and rear (sport!), with brackets and everything...he was asking $25 for it all. The ad was just listed, so I called right away and arranged a time to pick them up. I got there and since this was a rolling chassis, the bumpers were pretty easy to take off. As I was getting ready to leave I asked if he had any other parts off this '78...he said "yes". Well, I walked out of there with both bumpers, all brackets, shields, 2 NOS rear wheel tubs (L & R) with GM stickers sill on them, and a repro Chevy chrome grill in excellent shape. $60! I usually don't get deals like this, but I never quit looking either. Just goes to show there are still parts out there to be had for cheap...just keep your eyes peeled and ask questions! Sorry. no pics... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-07-2012, 07:10 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time Nice score, the guy at the junk yard must have only charged you for the trim. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-07-2012, 07:11 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time Sorry Jeff, No pics it didn't happen ! I can't get my eyes peeled any bigger and never find anything..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-07-2012, 07:16 PM	#6
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time What junkyard did you go to and did they have parts for a 81-87 shortbox? I'm in Hudson, WI and looking for any good junkyards that actually carry the 80s stuff I'm looking for. Thanks in advance. RIZ

01-07-2012, 09:24 PM	#8
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time Cool! I'm always up for a new adventure looking for parts. I'd make a day of it if the weather was warm enough. i'm going to do a search on both places right now. Do you go there often? RIZ

01-07-2012, 10:27 PM	#10
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time That dang Jeff showing off again. LOL Great Score!! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-07-2012, 11:11 PM	#11
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time i was going to the junkyard this weekend, but it turned cold.. 62 in SC is winter.. big time Congrats on the find

01-08-2012, 05:30 AM	#12
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time talking about being int the reight place at the right time, i had a friend who commented on some guys truck and he gave it to him. it was a 77 long bed c10 in great shape and nearly all stock. the guy was very life experienced and didnt have the time to get it running. i threw a new starter in it after testing the old one and it cranked over. a little ether and she was purring. about 2 miles later the q-jet started vomiting fuel but you cant complain when the truck was free. oh and it can with spare tires and wheels



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