These places do still exist... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

puppy · 03-02-2008, 12:02 AM

Posted this over on TNCTC a few weeks ago and figured you guys would enjoy seeing them as well.

Here it is:

I went out on a treasure hunt Saturday and thought I would share the classic truck photos with everyone. Enjoy!

puppy · 03-02-2008, 12:02 AM

hvychve · 03-02-2008, 12:08 AM

fabulous pictures, thanks

whatnow123 · 03-02-2008, 12:21 AM

wow, I wonder how long it takes for the tires/wheels to just start sinking like that yet have the ground around them perfectly flat. (photo 4 and 5)

Seems like they are returning back to mother earth.

Woody · 03-02-2008, 01:11 AM

Several years ago I lived in NC and my wife worked with a guy (at IBM) that had moved down from NY. He moved out to the beautiful country side and in a near by town they were going to put in a new highway. It was to go thru 3 or 4 old juck yards. He purchased all the contents of the yards and crushed everything he did not want to keep. What he kept was everything between the 30's to the early 50's. Except for any Nashes, said he hated them as a young man and so he had them crushed. Made enough off the scrap to pay for what he kept.

He had everything hid from view so as to keep out people from finding what he had. A friend of mine had a 51 Chevy Coupe that he needed parts for and knew the old guy. We went to his house and he took us back to his yard. It had over 100 cars, truck & delivery panels from the bygone era. It was like we had traveled thru a time machine. He had kept 2 or 3 of each type so as to have enough to build something from. Totally amazing!

He had a '46 M-Benz that he was restoring for himself.

Woody

QKENUF4U · 03-02-2008, 01:50 AM

that old steam powered tractor is COOL !!! the blue one looks to be a short bed too

nvrsatisfied · 03-02-2008, 03:05 AM

that old tractor would be badass.

the trucks look perfect for writing to be on the doors "Sams junkyard rusting since 1967"

19673ontree · 03-02-2008, 03:09 AM

that 67 short fleet hurt's me !! the pain !!!!
great pic's !!

72BlckButy · 03-03-2008, 12:30 AM

1fast71 · 03-22-2008, 01:06 AM

im jelous i wanna go

eightbanger · 03-22-2008, 03:44 AM

What i'd give to walk round that place!
I love seeing stuff like that thanks for sharing.

*Shane* · 03-22-2008, 04:36 AM

Is the blue one under the shed for sale?

68c10guy · 03-22-2008, 05:01 AM

So how much will it cost me to get a tree in my engine compartment?

straitnate14 · 03-22-2008, 07:11 AM

you dont want a tree you want a stump puller

72armyswbtruck · 03-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Nice Pics, been awhile since I went out treasure huntin

Bishops Trucks · 03-22-2008, 01:56 PM

It's always fun to come across places like that.

puppy · 03-22-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Is the blue one under the shed for sale?

Yeah, for $3,000.

It's a shame that all those vehicles have found a permanent grave.

03-02-2008, 12:02 AM	#1
puppy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rives, TN Posts: 362	These places do still exist... Posted this over on TNCTC a few weeks ago and figured you guys would enjoy seeing them as well. Here it is: I went out on a treasure hunt Saturday and thought I would share the classic truck photos with everyone. Enjoy! __________________ '11 Z71 '88 V-30 Crew Cab '87 V-10 '69 Camaro SS '52 M38 '46 Rat Rod Word of the wise should be sufficient!

03-02-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
puppy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rives, TN Posts: 362	Re: These places do still exist... __________________ '11 Z71 '88 V-30 Crew Cab '87 V-10 '69 Camaro SS '52 M38 '46 Rat Rod Word of the wise should be sufficient!

03-02-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: These places do still exist... fabulous pictures, thanks

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whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: These places do still exist... wow, I wonder how long it takes for the tires/wheels to just start sinking like that yet have the ground around them perfectly flat. (photo 4 and 5) Seems like they are returning back to mother earth. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

03-02-2008, 01:11 AM	#5
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: These places do still exist... Several years ago I lived in NC and my wife worked with a guy (at IBM) that had moved down from NY. He moved out to the beautiful country side and in a near by town they were going to put in a new highway. It was to go thru 3 or 4 old juck yards. He purchased all the contents of the yards and crushed everything he did not want to keep. What he kept was everything between the 30's to the early 50's. Except for any Nashes, said he hated them as a young man and so he had them crushed. Made enough off the scrap to pay for what he kept. He had everything hid from view so as to keep out people from finding what he had. A friend of mine had a 51 Chevy Coupe that he needed parts for and knew the old guy. We went to his house and he took us back to his yard. It had over 100 cars, truck & delivery panels from the bygone era. It was like we had traveled thru a time machine. He had kept 2 or 3 of each type so as to have enough to build something from. Totally amazing! He had a '46 M-Benz that he was restoring for himself. Woody

03-02-2008, 01:50 AM	#6
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03-03-2008, 12:30 AM	#9
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03-22-2008, 07:11 AM	#14
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