Road trip to a junkyard... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 10-21-2007, 10:01 PM

My dad and I took our annual "guys trip" and went up to northwestern Colorado. We spent the night in Craig and headed home thru Baggs Wyoming and over to Laramie and back home, a 500 mile round trip. We stopped at a junkyard on the way, they had some good stuff, but it was overpriced. It'll probably rot away there because of it.

About 20 or so 67-72's including these two shorty's-

Check out the interior in this GMC-

A 52 or 53 AD truck resting under a tree with a two door 69 Chevelle-

A little 64/65 shorty-

A 55 post. The MOPAR next to it still had the complete 354 Hemi with air in it-

A 56 post. When's the last time you saw a 26 tall T that wasn't buried to the doors?

And finally this jem. A complete fairly rust free 66 Impala with the 396 still intact right down to the sticker on the air cleaner

68C15 · 10-21-2007, 10:40 PM

I'm drooling about that impala. I used to have one and miss it soooooooooo much.

**FleetsidePaul** · 10-21-2007, 10:44 PM

Well if it wasn't overpriced it would have been long gone...because thats some prime stuff there ...and that is some beautiful country.

xshadow · 10-21-2007, 10:47 PM

I wish i owned that "junk" yard

**special-K** · 10-22-2007, 07:28 AM

You said NW Colorado and I thought,"Moffit County".Did you get out as far as Maybell?That`s some well preserved iron there.Don`t you wish you could just pay dirt for the dirt and get the vehicles free?

72BlckButy · 10-22-2007, 08:31 AM

Great finds! Did you come home with anything?

powell72 · 10-22-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Well if it wasn't overpriced it would have been long gone...

That is very true. I didn't get anything, I wanted a fender and the black swb but the fender was a bit out of my price range and the truck wasn't for sale. Plus the yard is not a pull-it-yourself type. I can't tell you when I've seen so many trucks with the factory AM's in great shape with knobs.

Tim, you're right on the money, and no, I didn't make it out that far.

**jerry moss** · 10-22-2007, 11:42 PM

did a lot of hunting around craig back in the 90s. had a chance to go to work there too--still kicking my a$$ for not taking the job. i stopped at a wrecking yard around there one deer season and the guy wouldn't sell anything--he must have had 20 acres of cars and trucks and wouldn't even let us look at anything.

10-21-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Road trip to a junkyard... My dad and I took our annual "guys trip" and went up to northwestern Colorado. We spent the night in Craig and headed home thru Baggs Wyoming and over to Laramie and back home, a 500 mile round trip. We stopped at a junkyard on the way, they had some good stuff, but it was overpriced. It'll probably rot away there because of it. About 20 or so 67-72's including these two shorty's- Check out the interior in this GMC- A 52 or 53 AD truck resting under a tree with a two door 69 Chevelle- A little 64/65 shorty- A 55 post. The MOPAR next to it still had the complete 354 Hemi with air in it- A 56 post. When's the last time you saw a 26 tall T that wasn't buried to the doors? And finally this jem. A complete fairly rust free 66 Impala with the 396 still intact right down to the sticker on the air cleaner __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-21-2007, 10:40 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... I'm drooling about that impala. I used to have one and miss it soooooooooo much.

10-21-2007, 10:44 PM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... Well if it wasn't overpriced it would have been long gone...because thats some prime stuff there ...and that is some beautiful country. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

10-21-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... I wish i owned that "junk" yard

10-22-2007, 07:28 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... You said NW Colorado and I thought,"Moffit County".Did you get out as far as Maybell?That`s some well preserved iron there.Don`t you wish you could just pay dirt for the dirt and get the vehicles free? __________________ "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 ~

10-22-2007, 08:31 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... Great finds! Did you come home with anything? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-22-2007, 11:42 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: Road trip to a junkyard... did a lot of hunting around craig back in the 90s. had a chance to go to work there too--still kicking my a$$ for not taking the job. i stopped at a wrecking yard around there one deer season and the guy wouldn't sell anything--he must have had 20 acres of cars and trucks and wouldn't even let us look at anything. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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