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70Custom10Nut · 11-06-2013, 09:48 AM

Question for all.
What do you consider the "Holy Grail of Junkyard finds"? Mine used to be a Tach equipped Dash Cluster until I happened upon one in the corner of a little place I used to hunt in (the stars were in line that day).
Then it went to a tilt steering column til I found one on Ebay (I still look for them though). Now it's the stainles drip rail trim. I know any of these things can be bought aftermarket but it's just so satisfying when when you rub the mud off a window, or pop a hood open and you find .........
I will forever hunt the yards for stuff, because just buying new parts just doesn't have the same feeling of satifaction.

Lou Boffa · 11-06-2013, 11:20 AM

tow hooks

Rochlow · 11-06-2013, 11:54 AM

Heater delete. interior and engine bay

**uncle** · 11-06-2013, 11:57 AM

Red 72 door panels. C-40 and bigger.

leftybass209 · 11-06-2013, 12:22 PM

I have found the stainless you're looking for in El Paso last year. Didn't take it because it's not what I'm after. I'm still searching for tach or tilt though. Go figure.

Spartan · 11-06-2013, 04:17 PM

Ramsey winch bumper. Straight with working warn or pro winch.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-06-2013, 04:47 PM

The drip rail molding is not factory. Just something a company came out with to dress up your truck.

WES

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-06-2013, 06:13 PM

Nice 72' suburban woodgrain door panel inlays.

I have found as others have found, tilts, tachs, shoulder harnesses, tow hooks, cruise controls, factory brush guards, nice c60 72' Red door panels lol, never have I found a am/fm in a yard or dealer 8 track player. Trevor

**special-K** · 11-07-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The drip rail molding is not factory. Just something a company came out with to dress up your truck.

WES

Hey Wess,what would be RPO "A80 Roof Drip Moulding"? I always thought the drip rail moulding was a GM accy,too,but then what would A80 be? GM must have made sold the set I have because the illustrated instruction sheet is the same type as what GM included with many N.O.S. parts

N.O.S. K/20 hubcaps "were" my holy grail for many years,till I found a dealer with 10 of them a good while back

**leddzepp** · 11-06-2013, 06:27 PM

I have found just about everything but a big bag of cash...still hoping to find one someday!

*Mister-B* · 11-06-2013, 06:27 PM

I've found lots of good stuff, but I'll tell you one thing that is elusive are those white canvas bags for the tire tools. I think most of them blew off on the side of the road in the 70's

**Graham57a** · 11-06-2013, 11:24 PM

Heater delete and shoulder belts

**Boog** · 11-06-2013, 11:33 PM

Well somebody has to say it. It might as well be me.
It has to be the "rare Corvette option" .

thats so bad.

In The Ten Ring · 11-07-2013, 12:00 AM

How about a complete truck, always garaged, with all the cool options: 327, 4 speed in floor, AC, NO RUST, that the junkyard owner has the title for and for whatever reason, only wants $100.00 for. That would be nice.

Right now I'd like to find a set of doors or rear fenders to fit my 72 stepside, rust-free, with the cut out for the driver's side spare tire. That would be a very nice find.

Jdubs71 · 11-07-2013, 12:10 AM

I know tail gates are easy to come by, but i'm always amazed when one comes up that was a take off for a camper and stored in the attic for 40+ years and then sold at a yard sale for $50

70Custom10Nut · 11-07-2013, 04:00 AM

Great comments, and I agree with every one of them (Didn't know that about the drip rail trim. Learn something new every day). I always get pyched up when I go into any yard, and then start looking in and under stuff for the things that other prospectors may have missed. "What cool item will I find today?" Can't wait to get back stateside to start 'yardin again.

*Mister-B* · 11-07-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 70Custom10Nut

Great comments, and I agree with every one of them (Didn't know that about the drip rail trim. Learn something new every day). I always get pyched up when I go into any yard, and then start looking in and under stuff for the things that other prospectors may have missed. "What cool item will I find today?" Can't wait to get back stateside to start 'yardin again.

It really is fun. I found this tach at the yard

And this full set of hub caps sitting in the cab of a 69 truck

And this front bumper AND grille

Just to name a few

Coley · 11-07-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

It really is fun. I found this tach at the yard

And this full set of hub caps sitting in the cab of a 69 truck

And this front bumper AND grille

Just to name a few

....geez, you keep that truck clean Mister B....very nice, looks great!!

Coley

*Mister-B* · 11-07-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

....geez, you keep that truck clean Mister B....very nice, looks great!!

Coley

Thanks! It started out as a fairly unmolested, original truck when I got it, but needed some tlc to bring it back

HOTFUN · 11-07-2013, 11:58 AM

Has to be a new take off short fleet box that was properly stored and complete so you could build a truck around that original paint box. Heck a longbox is impossible to find anymore too.

**Bob B.** · 11-07-2013, 05:45 PM

V-6 factory A/C compressor brackets! I saw an original 1971 in-the-box complete 23 channel Delco accessory CB radio on Ebay once. I would have to imagine that was pretty rare.

Gene · 11-07-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Custom10Nut

Now it's the stainles drip rail trim

I found a near perfect set at our local salvage yard. Had my paint guy install it on my truck for me so I wouldn't chip my new paint.

**davischevy** · 11-07-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

I found a near perfect set at our local salvage yard. Had my paint guy install it on my truck for me so I wouldn't chip my new paint.

Gene, did you drip rail molding come off a Chevy or GMC?

**Ironhorse** · 11-07-2013, 10:53 PM

Probably one of my best junk yard finds is the factory tach currently in my truck I picked up at a yard many years ago for $15, entire dash panel minus the gas gauge? Rat holed it in the garage and bought an original GM tach dash printed circut while still available. Kept it rat holed until I rebuilt/restored the truck and installed it then. Still working great.

70custom10nut, are you still currently in Vielsek, Germany? Been there, done that years ago when I was in Uncle Sam's Boy's Club aka US Army. Stationed in Budengen, Germany near Hanau and Gelnhausen. 3rd Sqdrn, 12th Cav, part of 3rd Armd Div. in early 68 to early 69. Spent a LOT of time at Grafenwheor (sp), Hoenfels, Vielsek, Teargarten, etc. living in tents and playing at going to war with Russia. Uncle Sam decided I needed a vacation and sent me to sunny SE Asia for a year. Germany was much better !

cpetersen · 11-07-2013, 10:54 PM

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11-06-2013, 09:48 AM	#1
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	In search of the "Holy Grail" Question for all. What do you consider the "Holy Grail of Junkyard finds"? Mine used to be a Tach equipped Dash Cluster until I happened upon one in the corner of a little place I used to hunt in (the stars were in line that day). Then it went to a tilt steering column til I found one on Ebay (I still look for them though). Now it's the stainles drip rail trim. I know any of these things can be bought aftermarket but it's just so satisfying when when you rub the mud off a window, or pop a hood open and you find ......... I will forever hunt the yards for stuff, because just buying new parts just doesn't have the same feeling of satifaction.

11-06-2013, 11:20 AM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" tow hooks __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

11-06-2013, 11:54 AM	#3
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Heater delete. interior and engine bay __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

11-06-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Red 72 door panels. C-40 and bigger.

11-06-2013, 12:22 PM	#5
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" I have found the stainless you're looking for in El Paso last year. Didn't take it because it's not what I'm after. I'm still searching for tach or tilt though. Go figure.

11-06-2013, 04:17 PM	#6
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Ramsey winch bumper. Straight with working warn or pro winch. __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

11-06-2013, 04:47 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" The drip rail molding is not factory. Just something a company came out with to dress up your truck. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-06-2013, 06:13 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Nice 72' suburban woodgrain door panel inlays. I have found as others have found, tilts, tachs, shoulder harnesses, tow hooks, cruise controls, factory brush guards, nice c60 72' Red door panels lol, never have I found a am/fm in a yard or dealer 8 track player. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-06-2013, 06:27 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" I have found just about everything but a big bag of cash...still hoping to find one someday! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-06-2013, 06:27 PM	#11
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" I've found lots of good stuff, but I'll tell you one thing that is elusive are those white canvas bags for the tire tools. I think most of them blew off on the side of the road in the 70's

11-06-2013, 11:24 PM	#12
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,848	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Heater delete and shoulder belts __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

11-06-2013, 11:33 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,122	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Well somebody has to say it. It might as well be me. It has to be the "rare Corvette option" . thats so bad. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-07-2013, 12:00 AM	#14
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" How about a complete truck, always garaged, with all the cool options: 327, 4 speed in floor, AC, NO RUST, that the junkyard owner has the title for and for whatever reason, only wants $100.00 for. That would be nice. Right now I'd like to find a set of doors or rear fenders to fit my 72 stepside, rust-free, with the cut out for the driver's side spare tire. That would be a very nice find.

11-07-2013, 12:10 AM	#15
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" I know tail gates are easy to come by, but i'm always amazed when one comes up that was a take off for a camper and stored in the attic for 40+ years and then sold at a yard sale for $50 __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

11-07-2013, 04:00 AM	#16
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Great comments, and I agree with every one of them (Didn't know that about the drip rail trim. Learn something new every day). I always get pyched up when I go into any yard, and then start looking in and under stuff for the things that other prospectors may have missed. "What cool item will I find today?" Can't wait to get back stateside to start 'yardin again.



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11-07-2013, 11:58 AM	#20
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Has to be a new take off short fleet box that was properly stored and complete so you could build a truck around that original paint box. Heck a longbox is impossible to find anymore too. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

11-07-2013, 05:45 PM	#21
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,321	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" V-6 factory A/C compressor brackets! I saw an original 1971 in-the-box complete 23 channel Delco accessory CB radio on Ebay once. I would have to imagine that was pretty rare. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90. Last edited by Bob B.; 11-07-2013 at 05:55 PM.

11-07-2013, 10:53 PM	#24
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Re: In search of the "Holy Grail" Probably one of my best junk yard finds is the factory tach currently in my truck I picked up at a yard many years ago for $15, entire dash panel minus the gas gauge? Rat holed it in the garage and bought an original GM tach dash printed circut while still available. Kept it rat holed until I rebuilt/restored the truck and installed it then. Still working great. 70custom10nut, are you still currently in Vielsek, Germany? Been there, done that years ago when I was in Uncle Sam's Boy's Club aka US Army. Stationed in Budengen, Germany near Hanau and Gelnhausen. 3rd Sqdrn, 12th Cav, part of 3rd Armd Div. in early 68 to early 69. Spent a LOT of time at Grafenwheor (sp), Hoenfels, Vielsek, Teargarten, etc. living in tents and playing at going to war with Russia. Uncle Sam decided I needed a vacation and sent me to sunny SE Asia for a year. Germany was much better ! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

11-07-2013, 10:54 PM	#25
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