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Johnny_Lamebridge · 11-02-2014, 11:20 PM

Hi All,

Last weekend I went for a 3 hour stroll thru an old wrecking yard near Rockwood, Ontario. I had a tough time finding it as there aren't any signs posted, and only old semi trailers are visible from the road. There's approximately 30 acres of old iron, mainly from the 50s to 70s. I'm guessing that I saw over twenty 60-66 trucks and suburbans, but sadly, there isn't much left that is useable. Its owned and run by a couple brothers in their 70s. I don't think they do much business, but their place has become a mecca for photography clubs and students.

There's over 1500 pics taken at McLean's, posted here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/mcleansautowreckers/ and click on "photos".

I did find one truck with a big back window. I returned yesterday (in the fresh snow!) with a generator and angle grinder and cut the roof off.

If anyone is interested in checking it out, the address is:
12584 Fourth Line Nassagaweya Rockwood ON N0B2K0

DakotaKid · 11-02-2014, 11:33 PM

I love old Wrecking yards. cool finds.

Revelation · 11-03-2014, 12:00 AM

Great photos! I'd love to have a copy of the one called off roading it with the old GMC to hang in my garage

**aerotruk63** · 11-03-2014, 06:30 AM

Went to that yard years ago and got the stainless molding for the windshield on my old GMC.

RANDY COX · 11-03-2014, 07:33 AM

WOW those have been sitting a Loooooooooooooooooong time must be wet there a lot...

**Micmac** · 11-03-2014, 10:48 AM

Looks like a treasure trove to me!

TJ's Chevy · 11-03-2014, 11:31 AM

Heaven on earth!!!!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 11-03-2014, 01:17 PM

FYI, I found Google Maps to be a little off...

If you copy and paste the following address into Google Maps, it should put you right at the end of the laneway in the satellite image.

12534 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Campbellville, ON

If you look closely, there's a couple smaller fields of cars to the south west... mostly 70s-80s stuff.

markeb01 · 11-03-2014, 02:54 PM

I can see why the photo clubs would like it. Thanks for sharing!

65chevysub · 11-04-2014, 12:16 AM

Can you get me a template of the right door mirror on the Green panel please? I want to put stock mirrors on my 65 Sub, and need the template to mount it in the right place. Thanks a million!

OldGMJon · 11-04-2014, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Can you get me a template of the right door mirror on the Green panel please? I want to put stock mirrors on my 65 Sub, and need the template to mount it in the right place. Thanks a million!

Maybe this will help
https://plus.google.com/photos/11384...17762774560215

Johnny_Lamebridge · 11-04-2014, 09:17 AM

65chevysub, I won't be getting out there anytime soon... but this thread should have all the info you need:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580300

CRGRS 66 · 11-04-2014, 01:50 PM

Johnny Boy!!!!
I have been there, actually plan to back in the winter with my Nikon for some artistic shots. Want to frame up something special for my basement. If I were to move my bed this saturday and set it on my frame, would you be around to lend a hand?
Craigerrr

Johnny_Lamebridge · 11-04-2014, 03:22 PM

Yep, no problem Craig.

OldGMJon · 11-04-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Johnny Boy!!!!
I have been there, actually plan to back in the winter with my Nikon for some artistic shots. Want to frame up something special for my basement. If I were to move my bed this saturday and set it on my frame, would you be around to lend a hand?
Craigerrr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Yep, no problem Craig.

Hey, If either of you guys get back there can you see if there is an upper trim piece in that 64'-66' green panel in your picture? I am striking out trying to find one for mine. Thanks in advance, jon
PS: will pay finder's fee

66BigBackWindow · 11-04-2014, 09:17 PM

I so love the old yards that have not crushed it all. There is one like this near me in south east Nebraska, also ran by an older gentleman. I could spend days there even if I don't need anything. My honey hole has at least three big window cabs. Yes much has been taken off these trucks over the last 40 or so years but if you are willing to put in the time there are still parts to be found.

11-02-2014, 11:20 PM	#1
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	McLean's Auto Wreckers Hi All, Last weekend I went for a 3 hour stroll thru an old wrecking yard near Rockwood, Ontario. I had a tough time finding it as there aren't any signs posted, and only old semi trailers are visible from the road. There's approximately 30 acres of old iron, mainly from the 50s to 70s. I'm guessing that I saw over twenty 60-66 trucks and suburbans, but sadly, there isn't much left that is useable. Its owned and run by a couple brothers in their 70s. I don't think they do much business, but their place has become a mecca for photography clubs and students. There's over 1500 pics taken at McLean's, posted here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/mcleansautowreckers/ and click on "photos". I did find one truck with a big back window. I returned yesterday (in the fresh snow!) with a generator and angle grinder and cut the roof off. If anyone is interested in checking it out, the address is: 12584 Fourth Line Nassagaweya Rockwood ON N0B2K0 Attached Images

11-02-2014, 11:33 PM	#2
DakotaKid Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Western ND Posts: 198	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers I love old Wrecking yards. cool finds. __________________ Current Project : 1962 Chevy SWB Fleetside Others, 1958 Edsel Villager Station Wagon 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Hotrod www.suedescarclub.com

11-03-2014, 12:00 AM	#3
Revelation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 202	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Great photos! I'd love to have a copy of the one called off roading it with the old GMC to hang in my garage __________________ Oklahoma 60-66 Chevy/GMC truck facebook group

11-03-2014, 06:30 AM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Went to that yard years ago and got the stainless molding for the windshield on my old GMC. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-03-2014, 07:33 AM	#5
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers WOW those have been sitting a Loooooooooooooooooong time must be wet there a lot... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-03-2014, 10:48 AM	#6
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Looks like a treasure trove to me! __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

11-03-2014, 11:31 AM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Heaven on earth!!!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-03-2014, 01:17 PM	#8
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers FYI, I found Google Maps to be a little off... If you copy and paste the following address into Google Maps, it should put you right at the end of the laneway in the satellite image. 12534 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Campbellville, ON If you look closely, there's a couple smaller fields of cars to the south west... mostly 70s-80s stuff. Last edited by Johnny_Lamebridge; 11-03-2014 at 01:36 PM.

11-03-2014, 02:54 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers I can see why the photo clubs would like it. Thanks for sharing! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-04-2014, 12:16 AM	#10
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Can you get me a template of the right door mirror on the Green panel please? I want to put stock mirrors on my 65 Sub, and need the template to mount it in the right place. Thanks a million!

11-04-2014, 09:17 AM	#12
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers 65chevysub, I won't be getting out there anytime soon... but this thread should have all the info you need: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580300

11-04-2014, 01:50 PM	#13
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Johnny Boy!!!! I have been there, actually plan to back in the winter with my Nikon for some artistic shots. Want to frame up something special for my basement. If I were to move my bed this saturday and set it on my frame, would you be around to lend a hand? Craigerrr __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

11-04-2014, 03:22 PM	#14
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers Yep, no problem Craig.

11-04-2014, 09:17 PM	#16
66BigBackWindow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Panama NE Posts: 78	Re: McLean's Auto Wreckers I so love the old yards that have not crushed it all. There is one like this near me in south east Nebraska, also ran by an older gentleman. I could spend days there even if I don't need anything. My honey hole has at least three big window cabs. Yes much has been taken off these trucks over the last 40 or so years but if you are willing to put in the time there are still parts to be found.

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