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Fatkid1983 · 05-30-2012, 11:30 PM

a little history here for me. i work at a local scrap yard as a truck driver. occasionally i see some things worth saving. i take them home as much as i can. but where i hual to is a much bigger scrap yard and i see all kinds of terriable things happen there! today was the WORST! while im sweeping out my trailer i see a tow truck hual in a 1972 3/4 ton 4x4 4 speed all original and COMPLETE! factory TACH dash. it was in as good of shape as my 71 when i brought it home. the crappy thing is the yard i hual to is very very stricked about "once its in the yard its thiers" so up the conveyer belt to the shredder it went! i almost cryed

**70cst** · 05-30-2012, 11:32 PM

Bummer ...

bubbaj · 05-30-2012, 11:48 PM

We should all pour out a quart of 10w-30 for our dead friend
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elf w/capital T · 05-31-2012, 01:23 PM

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We should all pour out a quart of 10w-30 for our dead friend
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Critter · 05-30-2012, 11:53 PM

That should be illegal...

PAWS 72 · 05-31-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

That should be illegal...

YES it should be

stomper · 05-31-2012, 12:08 AM

I hear taps playing ....
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bobs409 · 05-31-2012, 06:50 AM

FOOLS!

**special-K** · 05-31-2012, 06:56 AM

People can be idiots. I can't believe the fool who scrapped that didn't know that truck was worth at least double the scrap value. So,why? Must be e real moron.

black_sheep454 · 05-31-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

People can be idiots. I can't believe the fool who scrapped that didn't know that truck was worth at least double the scrap value. So,why? Must be e real moron.

Agreed
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hjewell2 · 05-31-2012, 07:06 AM

Hold on still wiping my eyes and blowing my nose.

what a shame in michigan that would be a DD.

Leroy-B1 · 05-31-2012, 07:14 AM

That's as bad as when the shot old yellar
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no moa · 05-31-2012, 07:33 AM

You didnt even asked to buy the tach dash? I'd have begged and pleaded to save at least that.
Damn a$$hole scrappers.
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Fatkid1983 · 05-31-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by no moa

You didnt even asked to buy the tach dash? I'd have begged and pleaded to save at least that.
Damn a$$hole scrappers.
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Trust me I tried and tried. But they would not budge on it
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jjzepplin · 05-31-2012, 07:52 AM

My new "CUSS" word is SCRAPPER!

mcbassin · 05-31-2012, 11:24 AM

I'll be glad when the bottom falls out of scrap metal. I get sick of our trucks getting scrapped just because the price is so high. Hard to believe the guy driving the tow truck didn't have time to part it out........just dumb!

The scrappers are in a nice word
jerks! It wouldn't cost them any profits to let guys save a few part while they are in line to be shredded.

The only bright spot in this deal it makes the survivors more valuable.

Fatkid1983 · 05-31-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'll be glad when the bottom falls out of scrap metal. I get sick of our trucks getting scrapped just because the price is so high. Hard to believe the guy driving the tow truck didn't have time to part it out........just dumb!

The scrappers are in a nice work jerks! It wouldn't cost them any profits to let guys save a few part while they are in line to be shredded.

The only bright spot in this deal it makes the survivors more valuable.

Yeah I don't really want the bottom to fall on this, my family will be hungry fast!

And yep company policy no parts to be removed.
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mcbassin · 05-31-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatkid1983

Yeah I don't really want the bottom to fall on this, my family will be hungry fast!

And yep company policy no parts to be removed.
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Sorry, I didn't mean anything personal. I just get tired of old cars and trucks getting crushed at the warp speed because the price is so high right now.
Also, there are a few guys near me that have turned their yards into scrap yards, every few months the crusher comes to them.

One guy crushed a pretty salvageable 68 a while back. I thought he was saving it, next thing I know it was flat as a pancake on the back of a semi.
I would have tried to buy it if I had known it was going that route.

Back when they had the cash for clunker deal, there were tons of good running old trucks crushed too. I guess it's just the nature of the beast.....

**too much stuff** · 05-31-2012, 02:31 PM

Thats a shame, but the reality is this, if they let people in to pull parts than there is liabilities if someone got hurt, also they would then need a license to sell parts to the public. As far as selling whole, then they would need a dealers license and hope they have titles for the vehicles that come in. Why would they mess around with all that when that truck pictured is probably close to $1000 to them after parting/crushing. Don't get me wrong, i don't support it, its just the way it is.

**special-K** · 05-31-2012, 10:59 PM

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The sucky part is... even the scrap yard coulda put it out front with a FOR SALE sign on it, and got cash for the exact amount of money they'll get from the scrap.

Then at least it could go to someone that wants it. For at least the parts... cripes!

Gary

More like at least double

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Thats a shame, but the reality is this, if they let people in to pull parts than there is liabilities if someone got hurt, also they would then need a license to sell parts to the public. As far as selling whole, then they would need a dealers license and hope they have titles for the vehicles that come in. Why would they mess around with all that when that truck pictured is probably close to $1000 to them after parting/crushing. Don't get me wrong, i don't support it, its just the way it is.

Well,there's no liability in parking it out front for a week or two and selling it whole for someone to part,restore,fix & drive,or whatever. Anyone in the business with any business sense should see the profit in that. You don't have to like these trucks to save them. Just need to want more money. It's probably about $500 in scrap. I've never known a scarp yard to worry about doing everything legitimate.

Fatkid1983 · 05-31-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry, I didn't mean anything personal. I just get tired of old cars and trucks getting crushed at the warp speed because the price is so high right now.
Also, there are a few guys near me that have turned their yards into scrap yards, every few months the crusher comes to them.

One guy crushed a pretty salvageable 68 a while back. I thought he was saving it, next thing I know it was flat as a pancake on the back of a semi.
I would have tried to buy it if I had known it was going that route.

Back when they had the cash for clunker deal, there were tons of good running old trucks crushed too. I guess it's just the nature of the beast.....

No offence takin, I understand that frustration. I see it every single day.

And please don't get me started on cash for clunkers! I've hauled nicer cars to be crushed for CC then ill probably ever own! What a shame
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roger0080 · 05-31-2012, 12:14 PM

That's why I couldn't work in a salvage yard or be a garbage truck driver. Makes ya want to cry. Such a shame.

cleszkie · 05-31-2012, 12:31 PM

The scrap will probably end up being shipped to China or end up in a Prius. Don't know which fate is worse

Now I'm just pissed.

snj8198 · 05-31-2012, 12:30 PM

is there a company rule or law keeping an employee from salvaging it?

that's a true pity.

no moa · 05-31-2012, 12:31 PM

05-30-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
Fatkid1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: yelm Wa. Posts: 423	SAD day for a 72 4x4 a little history here for me. i work at a local scrap yard as a truck driver. occasionally i see some things worth saving. i take them home as much as i can. but where i hual to is a much bigger scrap yard and i see all kinds of terriable things happen there! today was the WORST! while im sweeping out my trailer i see a tow truck hual in a 1972 3/4 ton 4x4 4 speed all original and COMPLETE! factory TACH dash. it was in as good of shape as my 71 when i brought it home. the crappy thing is the yard i hual to is very very stricked about "once its in the yard its thiers" so up the conveyer belt to the shredder it went! i almost cryed __________________ 1971 chevy c10 cheyenne. Bagged. New paint and some other mods. 1999 ford f350 superduty 7.3 powerstroke everything banks 1975 c10 swb "parts runner" <----SOLD NorthWest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/

05-30-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 Bummer ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-30-2012, 11:48 PM	#3
bubbaj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: mccalla,alabama Posts: 31	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 We should all pour out a quart of 10w-30 for our dead friend Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 c-10 lwb named "heavy metal therapy"

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Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 That should be illegal... __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-31-2012, 12:08 AM	#7
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 I hear taps playing .... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

05-31-2012, 06:50 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 FOOLS! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-31-2012, 06:56 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 People can be idiots. I can't believe the fool who scrapped that didn't know that truck was worth at least double the scrap value. So,why? Must be e real moron. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-31-2012, 07:06 AM	#11
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 655	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 Hold on still wiping my eyes and blowing my nose. what a shame in michigan that would be a DD.

05-31-2012, 07:14 AM	#12
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 That's as bad as when the shot old yellar Posted via Mobile Device

05-31-2012, 07:33 AM	#13
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 You didnt even asked to buy the tach dash? I'd have begged and pleaded to save at least that. Damn a$$hole scrappers. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

05-31-2012, 07:52 AM	#15
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 My new "CUSS" word is SCRAPPER! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

05-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 I'll be glad when the bottom falls out of scrap metal. I get sick of our trucks getting scrapped just because the price is so high. Hard to believe the guy driving the tow truck didn't have time to part it out........just dumb! The scrappers are in a nice word jerks! It wouldn't cost them any profits to let guys save a few part while they are in line to be shredded. The only bright spot in this deal it makes the survivors more valuable. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 05-31-2012 at 04:14 PM.

05-31-2012, 02:31 PM	#19
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 Thats a shame, but the reality is this, if they let people in to pull parts than there is liabilities if someone got hurt, also they would then need a license to sell parts to the public. As far as selling whole, then they would need a dealers license and hope they have titles for the vehicles that come in. Why would they mess around with all that when that truck pictured is probably close to $1000 to them after parting/crushing. Don't get me wrong, i don't support it, its just the way it is. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-31-2012, 12:14 PM	#22
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 That's why I couldn't work in a salvage yard or be a garbage truck driver. Makes ya want to cry. Such a shame. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

05-31-2012, 12:31 PM	#23
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 The scrap will probably end up being shipped to China or end up in a Prius. Don't know which fate is worse Now I'm just pissed.



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05-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#24
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 is there a company rule or law keeping an employee from salvaging it? that's a true pity. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

05-31-2012, 12:31 PM	#25
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: SAD day for a 72 4x4 __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

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