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**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:41 PM

Made my yearly trek sown south again recently with stops in KS, MO, OK and Texas. Left in a nice MN blizzard as usual. Wouldn't have it any other way i guess.
Stayed in northern MO the first night where i met up with a truck guy in lenexa the next morning and also picked up my radio and 2 speakers i had refurbished not far from the first guy.
Hit up a new junkyard in southern MO later that day and got a few parts there. Next morning was thunder and heavy rain so i killed time before hitting another yard in KS. grabbed a few small parts there also. Finally off to OK to hit up another couple of yards and find some more goodies.
Finally off to the decatur swap meet. Weather was cool but WAY better turn out than last year. And yep, found a few parts there also.
Last stop was down to dallas and meet up with Dave (35boulder on the board here) and check out his nice 69 shorty and wipe him out of all of his extra parts. Well worth the trip and super nice guy.
Trailer is still empty at this point since the 67-72 pickings are getting tougher all the time so back to OK to pick up a couple of newer beds i found earlier. Can't go home with an empty trailer ya know.
On with the pics, Enjoy.

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:43 PM

Cruzin along...

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:51 PM

Onward with the junkyard pics. I know there are a few non 67-72 pics, but still pic worthy. Forgot my camera in the truck at the first yard. Probably around 15 67-72s there.

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:53 PM

And more...

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:56 PM

You guessed it, more...

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 08:59 PM

Some of them in this yard have been there a loooong time.

**special-K** · 03-03-2023, 09:40 PM

So many '67s!! Looks like someone needed the frame from under that yellow Chevy.

**Getter-Done** · 03-03-2023, 10:04 PM

That was a Great Trip.

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2023, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

So many '67s!! Looks like someone needed the frame from under that yellow Chevy.

I was surprised at how many 67s i found this year. I think that truck was hauled in without the frame.

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That was a Great Trip.

Sure was, beats workin'

72 tigger · 03-03-2023, 10:54 PM

Nice trip and looks like decent parts

67olds · 03-04-2023, 08:32 AM

Old yards like those with cool cars are pretty much non-existent in the north anymore, looks like a little drive south was well worth it! Cool pictures.

palallin · 03-04-2023, 10:49 AM

What came from the yard in MO, and where is it, if you don't mind sharing.

**too much stuff** · 03-04-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice trip and looks like decent parts

Some pretty decent parts, but the 67-72 stuff was a little tougher to find this year.

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Originally Posted by 67olds

Old yards like those with cool cars are pretty much non-existent in the north anymore, looks like a little drive south was well worth it! Cool pictures.

There are still a few good yards up north. Found a couple in WI recently that look good but haven't been able to pick them yet.

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Originally Posted by palallin

What came from the yard in MO, and where is it, if you don't mind sharing.

Some hubcaps, a nice 72 door and a couple of fenders. It was just outside of carthage. The yard has been closed for years. I got his number and he met me there and walked me through it.

67olds · 03-04-2023, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

There are still a few good yards up north. Found a couple in WI recently that look good but haven't been able to pick them yet.

Let me know! I am in southern Wisconsin and I am alway up for some junkyard exploration!

**too much stuff** · 03-04-2023, 11:33 PM

Just added a bunch of pics to the 73 square body abandoned thread.

35boulder · 03-05-2023, 10:09 AM

Nice to have met you Eric while you were here. Glad we got the parts to you. Looks like you had a successful drive home. Look forward to seeing you again.

palallin · 03-06-2023, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Some hubcaps, a nice 72 door and a couple of fenders. It was just outside of carthage. The yard has been closed for years. I got his number and he met me there and walked me through it.

Thanks for the answer. Doesn't sound like it's worth following up.

**dave6672** · 03-06-2023, 11:16 AM

Looks like an awesome trip and nice weather once you got a bit more to the south. Thanks for sharing.

**too much stuff** · 03-07-2023, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

My guess it was a Panel Truck, and somebody added windows. Longhorn Panel Truck? IDK? '60-'66 Vintage is a mystery to me.

I am not sure what was available in those years either, but it was neat.

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Originally Posted by palallin

Thanks for the answer. Doesn't sound like it's worth following up.

He is a little tough to get ahold of, but he has some parts there. It was quite overgrown also.

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Originally Posted by dave6672

Looks like an awesome trip and nice weather once you got a bit more to the south. Thanks for sharing.

Glad you enjoyed it.

**68bowtie** · 03-08-2023, 12:59 AM

Most [regular] people would look at this and see scrap metal. To me it’s beautiful.

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03-03-2023, 08:41 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Ok kids, roadtrip time Made my yearly trek sown south again recently with stops in KS, MO, OK and Texas. Left in a nice MN blizzard as usual. Wouldn't have it any other way i guess. Stayed in northern MO the first night where i met up with a truck guy in lenexa the next morning and also picked up my radio and 2 speakers i had refurbished not far from the first guy. Hit up a new junkyard in southern MO later that day and got a few parts there. Next morning was thunder and heavy rain so i killed time before hitting another yard in KS. grabbed a few small parts there also. Finally off to OK to hit up another couple of yards and find some more goodies. Finally off to the decatur swap meet. Weather was cool but WAY better turn out than last year. And yep, found a few parts there also. Last stop was down to dallas and meet up with Dave (35boulder on the board here) and check out his nice 69 shorty and wipe him out of all of his extra parts. Well worth the trip and super nice guy. Trailer is still empty at this point since the 67-72 pickings are getting tougher all the time so back to OK to pick up a couple of newer beds i found earlier. Can't go home with an empty trailer ya know. On with the pics, Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 08:43 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Cruzin along... Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 08:51 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Onward with the junkyard pics. I know there are a few non 67-72 pics, but still pic worthy. Forgot my camera in the truck at the first yard. Probably around 15 67-72s there. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 08:53 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time And more... Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 08:56 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time You guessed it, more... Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 08:59 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Some of them in this yard have been there a loooong time. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-03-2023, 09:40 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time So many '67s!! Looks like someone needed the frame from under that yellow Chevy. __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2023, 10:04 PM	#8
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03-03-2023, 10:54 PM	#10
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Nice trip and looks like decent parts __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

03-04-2023, 08:32 AM	#11
67olds Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South-Eastern Wisconsin Posts: 147	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Old yards like those with cool cars are pretty much non-existent in the north anymore, looks like a little drive south was well worth it! Cool pictures.

03-04-2023, 10:49 AM	#12
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time What came from the yard in MO, and where is it, if you don't mind sharing. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

03-04-2023, 11:33 PM	#15
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Just added a bunch of pics to the 73 square body abandoned thread. __________________ 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

03-05-2023, 10:09 AM	#16
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,383	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Nice to have met you Eric while you were here. Glad we got the parts to you. Looks like you had a successful drive home. Look forward to seeing you again.

03-06-2023, 11:16 AM	#18
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,267	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Looks like an awesome trip and nice weather once you got a bit more to the south. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

03-08-2023, 12:59 AM	#20
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Ok kids, roadtrip time Most [regular] people would look at this and see scrap metal. To me it’s beautiful. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD



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