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stomper · 07-10-2007, 04:00 AM

I have debated sharing this for a while... There is a yard I drive by every day that crushes @ 60 cars a week. There is a hole in the fence where you can see thru - just a few cars are visible. Every time the stack of 'new' old cars changes over, there is something in the 67-72 truck era or Gm muscle car - visible just thru this hole. Once in a while, I take a pic. This looks like it would have been a great tailgate and hatch for somebody... Don't bother. I already tried. Guy doesn't want to part anything. He makes plenty of cash selling the steel. Heard a '67 chevelle convertible went thru last month. Save your vintage american steel!!!

grebus1 · 07-10-2007, 11:50 AM

That is a real shame. That Burb was registered in Arlington, WA and was current as of 12/06. What the heck happened that made it go from currently registered to destroyed in a matter of months?

If you don't mind sharing the location of the yard, I'd be interested in taking a look at what goes through there.

rambler · 07-10-2007, 12:14 PM

seems like he would make more money parting out a few things then the raw steel price he would make,, but I guess its his business. I would like to have that diesel mercades, if it ran,, I heard those things run forever.....

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-10-2007, 01:21 PM

I've heard some of the car donation places send them straight to the wreckers which might explain the Burbs quick demise.

grebus1 · 07-10-2007, 02:00 PM

Fleetside, I bet you're right--some of the other cars in the photo also appear to be too nice for the crusher. They were probably donated by people who thought their vehicles would be sold to a new owner/driver, not straight to the junkyard. And of course the charities wouldn't want that info to come out...might reduce their donations!

I knew I smelled a conspiracy here... ;-)

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-10-2007, 02:06 PM

Crush = Coin. This guy doing it his way is really the best for him in the long run. He does not have to deal with the public nickel and diming him to death and if he is crushing 60 cars a week this is huge money. The little wrecking yard that I go to does a crush every 3 months = $40.000 at the end of the day. A vehicle has 90 days to part out and it's gone. This is one reason that I make a point of droping in every month.

esll.

stomper · 07-10-2007, 02:29 PM

There was a blue/white fleetiside at the bottom of the pile this morning. Still had the woodgrain tailgate panel. Could be a cheyenne super

I'll try to get a pic. Maybe thru the fence I can reach the fasterners with my screwdriver?

Frizzle Fry · 07-10-2007, 02:43 PM

Not cool... Not cool at all.

1969K10 · 07-10-2007, 03:12 PM

I've been to a couple close to me that automatically crush anything more than 20 years old. I tried to reason with the guy that those are the ones to be saving

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**LEEVON** · 07-10-2007, 10:32 PM

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

stomper · 07-11-2007, 12:45 AM

Well, the truck that matches the tailgate is somewhere else but... I can see a set of buddy buckets just laying in the bed and the tag frame says "Big Block" on the bottom line.

I wouldn't but I think about it.

There's a '66 or so truck a few cars over.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-16-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Not cool... Not cool at all.

X2

stomper · 07-16-2007, 07:06 PM

Buddy buckets, tailgate panel, and big block truck were crushed this weekend

shaneschevys · 07-11-2007, 12:54 AM

Will the guy sell any of it?

longhorn71 · 07-11-2007, 01:29 AM

It is sad to see all them parts going to waste but It just makes our trucks that much rarer and drives the prices even higher

prairewolf · 07-11-2007, 03:26 AM

if it is in line for the crusher, I would think they would sell them outright for crush weight price. 100$/ton, 2 ton sub, 200$. ..... but sometimes when doing simple math with a guy at a salvage yard, they sometimes turn into mellon balls.

p.s no offense to salvage yard owners who are not mellon balls.

*Shane* · 07-22-2007, 10:42 PM

as much as we love these vehicles, we are the minority. these old trucks are just that to the majority of people.

mal68ibu · 07-23-2007, 12:42 AM

2 words.............CUT FENCE..........2 more...........BRING TOOLS!!

stomper · 07-24-2007, 07:32 PM

Orange '72 GMC C30 cab/chassis in the stack yesterday. Was gone before I could get pix...

I have thought about cutting the padlock on the gate and installing my own...

1LoC10 · 07-24-2007, 07:35 PM

dude, all those cars are sellable cars around here.. cant beleive they crush em

86swb · 07-24-2007, 09:13 PM

Those cars and truck look better than some of the cars and trucks on some of the used car lots here.

Green Machine · 07-26-2007, 10:20 PM

WTF ? That is a crime !!!

eedgell · 07-31-2007, 10:09 PM

My yard crushes 2 to three a month. It's all business with these guys. These are Colorado local trucks too!! Mostley rust free!!! I have thought about offering $500 for every one they get, and parting them for cash, but who has the time? Would be great for a retired guy!!!

trukindud · 07-31-2007, 10:47 PM

that is some evil shiz going down it makes me sad

:ahole:

Jtrux · 08-16-2007, 06:58 PM

Some people think that because it's old it's junk. I just bought my friend's dad's perfectly running 86 ford f150 xlt for 800 bucks. 351 windsor with only 50 thousand miles too. It had a coolant leak and he thought it was just junk after that. A few bucks in parts and it's as good as new and it's got the coldest blowing ac ever! I know it's ford but it's worth something right?

07-10-2007, 04:00 AM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Crushing yard pic I have debated sharing this for a while... There is a yard I drive by every day that crushes @ 60 cars a week. There is a hole in the fence where you can see thru - just a few cars are visible. Every time the stack of 'new' old cars changes over, there is something in the 67-72 truck era or Gm muscle car - visible just thru this hole. Once in a while, I take a pic. This looks like it would have been a great tailgate and hatch for somebody... Don't bother. I already tried. Guy doesn't want to part anything. He makes plenty of cash selling the steel. Heard a '67 chevelle convertible went thru last month. Save your vintage american steel!!! Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-10-2007, 11:50 AM	#2
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: Crushing yard pic That is a real shame. That Burb was registered in Arlington, WA and was current as of 12/06. What the heck happened that made it go from currently registered to destroyed in a matter of months? If you don't mind sharing the location of the yard, I'd be interested in taking a look at what goes through there. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

07-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Crushing yard pic seems like he would make more money parting out a few things then the raw steel price he would make,, but I guess its his business. I would like to have that diesel mercades, if it ran,, I heard those things run forever..... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-10-2007, 01:21 PM	#4
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Crushing yard pic I've heard some of the car donation places send them straight to the wreckers which might explain the Burbs quick demise. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-10-2007, 02:00 PM	#5
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: Crushing yard pic Fleetside, I bet you're right--some of the other cars in the photo also appear to be too nice for the crusher. They were probably donated by people who thought their vehicles would be sold to a new owner/driver, not straight to the junkyard. And of course the charities wouldn't want that info to come out...might reduce their donations! I knew I smelled a conspiracy here... ;-) __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400 Last edited by grebus1; 07-10-2007 at 02:09 PM.

07-10-2007, 02:06 PM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Crushing yard pic Crush = Coin. This guy doing it his way is really the best for him in the long run. He does not have to deal with the public nickel and diming him to death and if he is crushing 60 cars a week this is huge money. The little wrecking yard that I go to does a crush every 3 months = $40.000 at the end of the day. A vehicle has 90 days to part out and it's gone. This is one reason that I make a point of droping in every month. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-10-2007, 02:29 PM	#7
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Crushing yard pic There was a blue/white fleetiside at the bottom of the pile this morning. Still had the woodgrain tailgate panel. Could be a cheyenne super I'll try to get a pic. Maybe thru the fence I can reach the fasterners with my screwdriver? __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-10-2007, 02:43 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Crushing yard pic Not cool... Not cool at all.

07-10-2007, 03:12 PM	#9
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Crushing yard pic I've been to a couple close to me that automatically crush anything more than 20 years old. I tried to reason with the guy that those are the ones to be saving . __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

07-10-2007, 10:32 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Crushing yard pic I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

07-11-2007, 12:45 AM	#11
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Crushing yard pic Well, the truck that matches the tailgate is somewhere else but... I can see a set of buddy buckets just laying in the bed and the tag frame says "Big Block" on the bottom line. I wouldn't but I think about it. There's a '66 or so truck a few cars over. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-16-2007, 07:06 PM	#13
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Crushing yard pic Buddy buckets, tailgate panel, and big block truck were crushed this weekend __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-11-2007, 12:54 AM	#14
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Crushing yard pic Will the guy sell any of it? __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

07-11-2007, 01:29 AM	#15
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Crushing yard pic It is sad to see all them parts going to waste but It just makes our trucks that much rarer and drives the prices even higher

07-11-2007, 03:26 AM	#16
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: Crushing yard pic if it is in line for the crusher, I would think they would sell them outright for crush weight price. 100$/ton, 2 ton sub, 200$. ..... but sometimes when doing simple math with a guy at a salvage yard, they sometimes turn into mellon balls. p.s no offense to salvage yard owners who are not mellon balls.



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07-22-2007, 10:42 PM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Crushing yard pic as much as we love these vehicles, we are the minority. these old trucks are just that to the majority of people.

07-23-2007, 12:42 AM	#18
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07-24-2007, 07:32 PM	#19
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Crushing yard pic Orange '72 GMC C30 cab/chassis in the stack yesterday. Was gone before I could get pix... I have thought about cutting the padlock on the gate and installing my own... __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-24-2007, 07:35 PM	#20
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07-24-2007, 09:13 PM	#21
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07-26-2007, 10:20 PM	#22
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07-31-2007, 10:09 PM	#23
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Crushing yard pic My yard crushes 2 to three a month. It's all business with these guys. These are Colorado local trucks too!! Mostley rust free!!! I have thought about offering $500 for every one they get, and parting them for cash, but who has the time? Would be great for a retired guy!!! __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-31-2007, 10:47 PM	#24
trukindud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: hooper ut Posts: 77	Re: Crushing yard pic that is some evil shiz going down it makes me sad :ahole: Last edited by trukindud; 07-31-2007 at 10:50 PM.

08-16-2007, 06:58 PM	#25
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Crushing yard pic Some people think that because it's old it's junk. I just bought my friend's dad's perfectly running 86 ford f150 xlt for 800 bucks. 351 windsor with only 50 thousand miles too. It had a coolant leak and he thought it was just junk after that. A few bucks in parts and it's as good as new and it's got the coldest blowing ac ever! I know it's ford but it's worth something right? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

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