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Putter · 01-17-2006, 11:51 AM

Well, well, well.....
My father brought me a 1971 C-10 stepper for an early Christmas present a few weeks back, and he mentioned that he knew were two more trucks were if I wanted to look.
Well, when I went to visit for New Years, I drove by the place he mentioned to see for myself.
Heck, I counted nearly 7 trucks out there, but the place was closed.
So, home I went, wondering what was out there in that yard.
Well, I decided to make the long weekend even longer by taking Friday off, calling my buddy GMan, and heading off to Arkansas.
We picked up my dad, and headed to the junkyard....
(And oddly enough, I lived only two miles from it my ENTIRE LIFE, and never knew it was there).

Anyway, I will include a few pictures of what we found. I think I counted 21 trucks out there like ours. And he has Chevelles, Impalas, lots of old Galaxy stuff, F-100s, and tons of cool others.....all in one location and VERY organized

(I am not ready to give away the secret location just yet......I know....shame on me)

And, sadly enough, not a single tach or tilt in the bunch!!!

Anyway, here are the photos.....
***NOTICE GMAN scoping out the C-20***

Putter · 01-17-2006, 11:52 AM

More...
GMAN found a cluster...
Dad spies a boat-racked-GMC

GMan is having trouble with the K-10's hood....

Putter · 01-17-2006, 11:53 AM

more.....

Putter · 01-17-2006, 11:54 AM

more.......

Putter · 01-17-2006, 11:55 AM

...and my very favorite.....

ChevLoRay · 01-17-2006, 11:58 AM

....found my stash, didn't you?

Man, it is good to see that you found the stuff and that what you really wanted, just wasn't there!! Honestly, I've seen some of these trucks, still being used here in Arkansas. I know, you're from Mississippi (I love spelling it!) and any excuse to get away from it, has to be good (just kidding.....I have a sister and two nieces who live in MS.).

It'll be alright, tho. Just keep it to yourself and we all know you will enjoy it that much more. Congrats on your latest project. Hope you find all the stuff that you need.

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:02 PM

Well, I can't keep it to myself and not feel guilty. If anyone has ever followed along past threads, they will know EXACTLY where I am from in Arkansas. Although I call Mississississississippi home now, southeast Arkansas will always be "HOME". (hint...hint)

poink 71 chev · 01-17-2006, 12:05 PM

Wow! Looks like some great metal to pick from! I feel a little jealous! lol
............so why is the yellow or 68 your favorite? Does it have a small back window? Kinda looks like it from the pic.

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:07 PM

Yepper...
Small window
Good metal
It was kinda' alone in it's place...sitting quietly waiting to be rescued
Like that one little puppy in the animal shelter...
I was just drawn to that one for some odd reason.

boundstaffpress · 01-17-2006, 12:09 PM

Great find. I'd love to come across a score like that. Enjoy.

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:09 PM

You can't see it, but the second picture bedless truck) had a family living in it.
A family of beavers, evidently. The entire cab was full of tree limbs and sticks, neatly stacked, just like a dam. We didn't dig around in that one!!

poink 71 chev · 01-17-2006, 12:14 PM

Is that the original cab? I wonder if it is a carryover from 67. I have heard of this before........

67ChevyRedneck · 01-17-2006, 12:14 PM

Kinda funny, some of those trucks look nicer than one's I've seen people driving or trying to restore. That dually looks really solid/straight as well as the copper colored shortbed pic above that one.

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:15 PM

Actually I didn't dig too deep into it....but it is a small window (67?) but has marker lights (68?). Hmmmmmm.....

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Kinda funny, some of those trucks look nicer than one's I've seen people driving or trying to restore. That dually looks really solid/straight as well as the copper colored shortbed pic above that one.

A good many cound be restored with very little metal replacement. Mostly they were missing engine parts and interior parts.

ChevLoRay · 01-17-2006, 12:18 PM

Southeast Arkansas is a whole lot like northeast Louisiana and western central Mississippi, ain't it?

Speaking of families living in the cab, one would be wise to check out the confines of such vehicles during the winter months. Otherwise, could be cottonmouth, or a rattler in there, huh? Sorta depends on how wet they could get or how wet the surrounding terrain gets. Since you cited a possible beaver infestation, sounds like water to me.

The red/white bed sitting all alone, looks like it has a decent tailgate....at least from the inside view. Who knows? My tailgate may look good to some folks from other parts of the country. But, that bed doesn't look too bad, at least on the right side. Upper trim is gone, but I don't need trim.....heck, I don't even need another bed.....just commenting on the sheet metal.

Good post.

Putter · 01-17-2006, 12:42 PM

That bed was awesome. The drivers side did have a dent behind the wheel up high. Like he rubbed up against something...not HIT something.

Tynee · 01-17-2006, 01:19 PM

A lot of those trucks are nicer than what I WAS driving until about a year ago.

thejoker · 01-17-2006, 03:45 PM

Putter....I know you went ahead and picked me up a door, two fenders and a hood...right?

JKR

Frizzle Fry · 01-17-2006, 04:26 PM

Quite a collection. I like that yellow one too. Has a nice rake

krue · 01-17-2006, 04:34 PM

Putter · 01-17-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoker

Putter....I know you went ahead and picked me up a door, two fenders and a hood...right?

JKR

Uhhh......sure I did. The "owner guy" wasn't around, so we couldn't get good prices. Just let me know when you want to make a field trip.

I am sure KRUE will want to get some of those GMC parts!!!!

Rondog · 01-17-2006, 06:18 PM

Jeez, you guys are drooling over a junkyard and I have a nice driveable '72 for sale that I can't even GIVE away.

MrC1 · 01-17-2006, 06:39 PM

What are his prices like?

Nice find!

HeavyD · 01-17-2006, 08:05 PM

I know I am drooling over all those swb frames there. Cool pictures.

01-17-2006, 11:51 AM	#1
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Arkansas Parts Mecca Well, well, well..... My father brought me a 1971 C-10 stepper for an early Christmas present a few weeks back, and he mentioned that he knew were two more trucks were if I wanted to look. Well, when I went to visit for New Years, I drove by the place he mentioned to see for myself. Heck, I counted nearly 7 trucks out there, but the place was closed. So, home I went, wondering what was out there in that yard. Well, I decided to make the long weekend even longer by taking Friday off, calling my buddy GMan, and heading off to Arkansas. We picked up my dad, and headed to the junkyard.... (And oddly enough, I lived only two miles from it my ENTIRE LIFE, and never knew it was there). Anyway, I will include a few pictures of what we found. I think I counted 21 trucks out there like ours. And he has Chevelles, Impalas, lots of old Galaxy stuff, F-100s, and tons of cool others.....all in one location and VERY organized (I am not ready to give away the secret location just yet......I know....shame on me) And, sadly enough, not a single tach or tilt in the bunch!!! Anyway, here are the photos..... *NOTICE GMAN scoping out the C-20* Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 01-17-2006 at 12:04 PM.

01-17-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca More... GMAN found a cluster... Dad spies a boat-racked-GMC GMan is having trouble with the K-10's hood.... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 01-17-2006 at 11:02 PM.

01-17-2006, 11:53 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca more..... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 11:54 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca more....... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 11:55 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca ...and my very favorite..... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca ....found my stash, didn't you? Man, it is good to see that you found the stuff and that what you really wanted, just wasn't there!! Honestly, I've seen some of these trucks, still being used here in Arkansas. I know, you're from Mississippi (I love spelling it!) and any excuse to get away from it, has to be good (just kidding.....I have a sister and two nieces who live in MS.). It'll be alright, tho. Just keep it to yourself and we all know you will enjoy it that much more. Congrats on your latest project. Hope you find all the stuff that you need. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-17-2006, 12:02 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Well, I can't keep it to myself and not feel guilty. If anyone has ever followed along past threads, they will know EXACTLY where I am from in Arkansas. Although I call Mississississississippi home now, southeast Arkansas will always be "HOME". (hint...hint) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 12:05 PM	#8
poink 71 chev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 55	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Wow! Looks like some great metal to pick from! I feel a little jealous! lol ............so why is the yellow or 68 your favorite? Does it have a small back window? Kinda looks like it from the pic.

01-17-2006, 12:07 PM	#9
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Yepper... Small window Good metal It was kinda' alone in it's place...sitting quietly waiting to be rescued Like that one little puppy in the animal shelter... I was just drawn to that one for some odd reason. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 12:09 PM	#10
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Great find. I'd love to come across a score like that. Enjoy. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

01-17-2006, 12:09 PM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca You can't see it, but the second picture bedless truck) had a family living in it. A family of beavers, evidently. The entire cab was full of tree limbs and sticks, neatly stacked, just like a dam. We didn't dig around in that one!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 01-17-2006 at 12:10 PM.

01-17-2006, 12:14 PM	#12
poink 71 chev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 55	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Is that the original cab? I wonder if it is a carryover from 67. I have heard of this before........

01-17-2006, 12:14 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Kinda funny, some of those trucks look nicer than one's I've seen people driving or trying to restore. That dually looks really solid/straight as well as the copper colored shortbed pic above that one. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-17-2006, 12:15 PM	#14
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Actually I didn't dig too deep into it....but it is a small window (67?) but has marker lights (68?). Hmmmmmm..... __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 12:18 PM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Southeast Arkansas is a whole lot like northeast Louisiana and western central Mississippi, ain't it? Speaking of families living in the cab, one would be wise to check out the confines of such vehicles during the winter months. Otherwise, could be cottonmouth, or a rattler in there, huh? Sorta depends on how wet they could get or how wet the surrounding terrain gets. Since you cited a possible beaver infestation, sounds like water to me. The red/white bed sitting all alone, looks like it has a decent tailgate....at least from the inside view. Who knows? My tailgate may look good to some folks from other parts of the country. But, that bed doesn't look too bad, at least on the right side. Upper trim is gone, but I don't need trim.....heck, I don't even need another bed.....just commenting on the sheet metal. Good post. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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01-17-2006, 12:42 PM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca That bed was awesome. The drivers side did have a dent behind the wheel up high. Like he rubbed up against something...not HIT something. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#18
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca A lot of those trucks are nicer than what I WAS driving until about a year ago. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

01-17-2006, 03:45 PM	#19
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Putter....I know you went ahead and picked me up a door, two fenders and a hood...right? JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

01-17-2006, 04:26 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Quite a collection. I like that yellow one too. Has a nice rake

01-17-2006, 04:34 PM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-17-2006, 06:18 PM	#23
Rondog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca Jeez, you guys are drooling over a junkyard and I have a nice driveable '72 for sale that I can't even GIVE away.

01-17-2006, 06:39 PM	#24
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca What are his prices like? Nice find! __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

01-17-2006, 08:05 PM	#25
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Arkansas Parts Mecca I know I am drooling over all those swb frames there. Cool pictures. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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