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*HerLonghorn71* · 03-03-2005, 02:13 AM

We are thinking of starting up a wrecking yard for just these years of trucks
(67-72) just wondering what you all think

we have the room...160 acres and in Alberta there is not very many wrecking yards that only deal with older vehicles.Please submit your thoughts and opinions Wether you think it

or if it

PS don't ya just love all the smilies

dyingdeadman · 03-03-2005, 02:21 AM

sounds like a great idea to me. you will have all the parts you need for your own trucks. plus even make a little money too.

HeavyD · 03-03-2005, 02:26 AM

How can that be a bad idea? I know I am always needing parts for my junk. Scoop every one you can find...the parts will eventually sell, especially if they are not too rusty, or are in demand like BB stuff. If you have time and space, grabbing ANY older car that has some good stuff left on it might be a good idea. Remember those bush parties years ago where everyone was jumping on the roof of a F@rd Maverick or 66 Grand Prix? Ever see what parts for those cars are going for nowadays, especially up here? Its unreal. I think it would be a fun side hobby, but what do I know, I like F@rds

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 02:27 AM

I think it's a great idea,I think a lot of us have our own little stash of trucks.If you can make some money off it I say go for it.I know at least I have a little trading material if nothing else.

ChebyCheyenne · 03-03-2005, 02:49 AM

the only downside I can see is that its not closer to me.

matt

longhorn71 · 03-03-2005, 03:06 AM

Thanks guys!!I have tried to get the wife to go for this idea but she was unsure if it would work.I would like to save a few from the crusher as i have seen lots that were in great shape and lots of parts become compact cars

69 Short Fleet · 03-03-2005, 05:15 AM

It sounds great to me, one thing you might want to look into are the bylaws in your area for fluids leaking into the ground (antifreeze, gas, oil, ect.) or waste management if its applicable. Just a thought

vtblazer · 03-03-2005, 08:03 AM

Great idea!
What are your plans for getting them?
Are you going to travel for salvage?
Buying the parts trucks or just looking for the ones that can be hauled away for free?
Good luck.

krazy_texan · 03-03-2005, 09:49 AM

are you going to have a small guest house for us boardmembers to come stay in lol, sounds like a good plan to bad your up there and i am in Texas

longhorn71 · 03-03-2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Great idea!
What are your plans for getting them?
Are you going to travel for salvage?
Buying the parts trucks or just looking for the ones that can be hauled away for free?
Good luck.

I have an 18' car trailer and a pickup fpr haulin them but a 72 gmc 1-ton is in the works.
Yes we are lookin at buying a few also.
As for now I will only travel a reasonable distance just to see how it goes.

longhorn71 · 03-03-2005, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazy_texan

are you going to have a small guest house for us boardmembers to come stay in lol, sounds like a good plan to bad your up there and i am in Texas

Maybe a small guest house in the shop.....lol

Yes I need to check into the bylaws about ground protection.(oil,gas and antifreeze spills)

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

Maybe a small guest house in the shop.....lol

We wouldn't want to take your home away from ya

farside847 · 03-03-2005, 11:36 AM

Best yards I have seen have had most of the trucks indoors. They used those cheepo alum housing things you see ads for on TV. It kept all the parts from rusting more but they did not need to dismandle....

70 shorty · 03-03-2005, 01:14 PM

Are you talking about this as your only means of income, or just a side thing? I'd think you'd need a much broader range of vehicles to sustain a living. I tend to think if there was money in dealing strictly in older vehicles, you'd see a lot more yards that do just that. Now, on the other side, I say Hell yeah, go for it so I'd have someone else to contact when I can't find that particular part I need!

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 05:21 PM

There is a local guy that deals only in chevy trucks from 60 -72,and only handles that year of truck salvage.He builds one or buys one to refresh and sell,and makes a nice comfortable living.I'm sure there are some travels involved,delivering,and pickup ect.but t seems to be very lucrative for him.

Hook'em · 03-03-2005, 05:28 PM

Combined with internet sales of parts with shipping and it could be a pretty good deal. I agree about covering the trucks, or at least parts that you have salvaged. As you know, no rust gets a premium.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-03-2005, 06:55 PM

I'd say do it as a side venture...definitely check into local bylaws etc. If you do it I'll definitely have to make a Cross Canada Trip to come see you guys and buy some parts/trucks!

Elsie72 · 03-03-2005, 11:13 PM

I know that I'd definitely buy some goodies from you

Hope the prices don't go up too much, tho. A soft sided quonset might be a good investment to keep snow and weather off of the better units.

longhorn71 · 03-04-2005, 01:55 AM

Ok now that I have interst in this idea.I am going to find out the info i need to know for Ground contamination and permits.This will only be a side line job.I have found 4 more trucks that i need to look at too.I will keep you all posted with what we are going to do.My wife is warming up to this idea!!

**Already Gone** · 03-04-2005, 03:49 AM

If you do this and want some help I am in Saskatoon and do lots of touring on my Goldwing in the summer and could probably find lots of trucks for you to come get. I know my stuff and am a good negotiator buying and selling vehicles as I was in the car business for 25 years. I see you drive Dodge Trucks and your local Chrysler dealer Jim F used to work for me as a salesman in the 80's.

4x4Poet · 03-04-2005, 05:24 AM

You may find you need a truck with a lift to get trucks not on wheels, or otherwise draggable, up on a trailer.

longhorn71 · 03-04-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

If you do this and want some help I am in Saskatoon and do lots of touring on my Goldwing in the summer and could probably find lots of trucks for you to come get. I know my stuff and am a good negotiator buying and selling vehicles as I was in the car business for 25 years. I see you drive Dodge Trucks and your local Chrysler dealer Jim F used to work for me as a salesman in the 80's.

Thanks ,I do drive a dodge but i bought it in edmonton.Just because of the price differance.About 3500 more for the same truck here in drayton.I will take you up on this offer

Russell · 03-04-2005, 10:49 PM

You should deal in 73-87 too

mr402 · 03-04-2005, 11:43 PM

Heck, I say go for it. Another GOOD parts source is always a great thing.
I know Alberta is getting sticky on environmental regulations though. This could be a real downside because control of fluids, CFCs etc. could get expensive fast. Down here there would be zoning issues and they would change the property tax rate as well. Suggest you get everything in a row to figure out what it's going to cost first. On the other side if you only went for a few vehicles at a time and kept it small I'd bet the govt. wouldn't bother you.

Americanrider · 03-05-2005, 01:53 AM

UP-side.... you love what your doing and you can call the shots.
DOWN-side.... tree huggers using the Haz-Mat laws to make it expensive in both time and money.

03-03-2005, 02:13 AM	#1
HerLonghorn71 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 730	wrecker? We are thinking of starting up a wrecking yard for just these years of trucks (67-72) just wondering what you all think we have the room...160 acres and in Alberta there is not very many wrecking yards that only deal with older vehicles.Please submit your thoughts and opinions Wether you think it or if it PS don't ya just love all the smilies

03-03-2005, 02:21 AM	#2
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	sounds like a great idea to me. you will have all the parts you need for your own trucks. plus even make a little money too. __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

03-03-2005, 02:26 AM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	How can that be a bad idea? I know I am always needing parts for my junk. Scoop every one you can find...the parts will eventually sell, especially if they are not too rusty, or are in demand like BB stuff. If you have time and space, grabbing ANY older car that has some good stuff left on it might be a good idea. Remember those bush parties years ago where everyone was jumping on the roof of a F@rd Maverick or 66 Grand Prix? Ever see what parts for those cars are going for nowadays, especially up here? Its unreal. I think it would be a fun side hobby, but what do I know, I like F@rds __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 03-03-2005 at 04:15 AM.

03-03-2005, 02:27 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I think it's a great idea,I think a lot of us have our own little stash of trucks.If you can make some money off it I say go for it.I know at least I have a little trading material if nothing else. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-03-2005, 02:49 AM	#5
ChebyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 72	the only downside I can see is that its not closer to me. matt __________________ Truck #1: 1972 Chevrolet K20 Cheyenne Custom Camper SB400, TH400, NP205 Truck #2 1967 Chevrolet C10 Custom Sport Truck 327 small journal, TH400

03-03-2005, 03:06 AM	#6
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Thanks guys!!I have tried to get the wife to go for this idea but she was unsure if it would work.I would like to save a few from the crusher as i have seen lots that were in great shape and lots of parts become compact cars

03-03-2005, 05:15 AM	#7
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	It sounds great to me, one thing you might want to look into are the bylaws in your area for fluids leaking into the ground (antifreeze, gas, oil, ect.) or waste management if its applicable. Just a thought

03-03-2005, 08:03 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Save Em Great idea! What are your plans for getting them? Are you going to travel for salvage? Buying the parts trucks or just looking for the ones that can be hauled away for free? Good luck.

03-03-2005, 09:49 AM	#9
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	are you going to have a small guest house for us boardmembers to come stay in lol, sounds like a good plan to bad your up there and i am in Texas __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-03-2005, 11:36 AM	#13
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Best yards I have seen have had most of the trucks indoors. They used those cheepo alum housing things you see ads for on TV. It kept all the parts from rusting more but they did not need to dismandle.... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-03-2005, 01:14 PM	#14
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Are you talking about this as your only means of income, or just a side thing? I'd think you'd need a much broader range of vehicles to sustain a living. I tend to think if there was money in dealing strictly in older vehicles, you'd see a lot more yards that do just that. Now, on the other side, I say Hell yeah, go for it so I'd have someone else to contact when I can't find that particular part I need! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-03-2005, 05:21 PM	#15
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	There is a local guy that deals only in chevy trucks from 60 -72,and only handles that year of truck salvage.He builds one or buys one to refresh and sell,and makes a nice comfortable living.I'm sure there are some travels involved,delivering,and pickup ect.but t seems to be very lucrative for him. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-03-2005, 05:28 PM	#16
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Combined with internet sales of parts with shipping and it could be a pretty good deal. I agree about covering the trucks, or at least parts that you have salvaged. As you know, no rust gets a premium. __________________ Hook'em

03-03-2005, 06:55 PM	#17
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I'd say do it as a side venture...definitely check into local bylaws etc. If you do it I'll definitely have to make a Cross Canada Trip to come see you guys and buy some parts/trucks! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-03-2005, 11:13 PM	#18
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	I know that I'd definitely buy some goodies from you Hope the prices don't go up too much, tho. A soft sided quonset might be a good investment to keep snow and weather off of the better units. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5



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03-04-2005, 01:55 AM	#19
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Ok now that I have interst in this idea.I am going to find out the info i need to know for Ground contamination and permits.This will only be a side line job.I have found 4 more trucks that i need to look at too.I will keep you all posted with what we are going to do.My wife is warming up to this idea!!

03-04-2005, 03:49 AM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Connection If you do this and want some help I am in Saskatoon and do lots of touring on my Goldwing in the summer and could probably find lots of trucks for you to come get. I know my stuff and am a good negotiator buying and selling vehicles as I was in the car business for 25 years. I see you drive Dodge Trucks and your local Chrysler dealer Jim F used to work for me as a salesman in the 80's. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-04-2005, 05:24 AM	#21
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	You may find you need a truck with a lift to get trucks not on wheels, or otherwise draggable, up on a trailer. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-04-2005, 10:49 PM	#23
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	You should deal in 73-87 too __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-04-2005, 11:43 PM	#24
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Heck, I say go for it. Another GOOD parts source is always a great thing. I know Alberta is getting sticky on environmental regulations though. This could be a real downside because control of fluids, CFCs etc. could get expensive fast. Down here there would be zoning issues and they would change the property tax rate as well. Suggest you get everything in a row to figure out what it's going to cost first. On the other side if you only went for a few vehicles at a time and kept it small I'd bet the govt. wouldn't bother you.

03-05-2005, 01:53 AM	#25
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	UP-side.... you love what your doing and you can call the shots. DOWN-side.... tree huggers using the Haz-Mat laws to make it expensive in both time and money.

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