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**Classic Bowties** · 07-23-2009, 01:24 PM

This poor old 68 was purchased solely for the 396/Th400 combo, and was then dumped off at at this recycle yard to be crushed. This goes to prove that age old saying that one mans junk is anoth...

**Classic Bowties** · 07-23-2009, 01:26 PM

Couple more pics...

stllookn · 07-23-2009, 01:31 PM

Ouch...such a nice platform to have started with!

truckpoorpackrat · 07-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Did you climb in there to rescue those parts ? I cannot understand why someone would throw away a truck like that. Thanks for the pictures. James.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-23-2009, 01:57 PM

I need those seats.........

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72BlckButy · 07-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Nice score CB!

67ChevyRedneck · 07-23-2009, 02:07 PM

That sucks! That 67-72 Ford looks like it was a REAL NICE truck too...

mclairmo · 07-23-2009, 03:52 PM

Absolutely heart breaking. I need 3 point seat belts and those grill moldings, too. I guess not everyone can be saved.

Shaky · 07-23-2009, 04:21 PM

Almost as bad as when Hollywood smashes up nice old tin for a really bad movie.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-23-2009, 04:55 PM

Very nice score... what did it run ya if you don't mind me asking?

1956cameo · 07-23-2009, 05:12 PM

What a shame! Looked like it was in pretty decent shape before bieng thrown into a car pile. At least you were able to save some cool parts off of it (Especially the seats) and its old ID plate.

I bet a camaro or chevelle guy picked it up so he could have a big block for his muscle car. He propably thought it was just a truck and that besides the engine nothing could be of value off of it. If not and it was a fellow truck guy then he is a dumb a** for throwing away such nice parts and sheetmetal.

mclairmo · 07-23-2009, 07:23 PM

I'm a Camaro guy (and truck guy) and my Camaro has a 396 big block from a full size Chevy that probably went to the wrecker. I would never scrap a truck as nice as this one, though, just for the engine. Ironically, my 68 C10 came with a 396 from the factory but the PO swapped in a small block. Wish it still had that 396 in it. Maybe someday I can bring it back to its big block glory.

william-theglassman · 07-23-2009, 07:44 PM

very sad .its in a lot better shape than my cab.could use that hood too.

tcb-1 · 07-23-2009, 08:53 PM

kind of looked like a 50th, but the spid kind of nixes that idea.....

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-23-2009, 10:08 PM

some people are just idiots

jeffspower · 07-23-2009, 10:24 PM

I bet there is more rust in the cowl of my truck than in all of the trucks in that pile combined.

Sometimes I think it would be cool to live outside the rust belt, but I think I would end up in a straightjacket having to deal with that kind of stupid

**Classic Bowties** · 08-13-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I need those seats.........

.

The seats are already sold and shipped to a fellow in San Diego CA., I do have three other 67/68 buddy seat sets available / 2 @ $600. and 1 @ $500. priced per overall condition.

Quote:

Originally Posted by william-theglassman

very sad .its in a lot better shape than my cab.could use that hood too.

Thats the worst part about it, it was mostly rust free and all of the body damage looked to have came from the scrap yard. There was a bill of sale with the paper work on the truck, and I would have liked to have been the lucky guy that pulled it out of some old mans/widows back yard for $250... complete, I would'nt have parted this one.

big mike71 · 08-13-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

I bet there is more rust in the cowl of my truck than in all of the trucks in that pile combined.

Sometimes I think it would be cool to live outside the rust belt, but I think I would end up in a straightjacket having to deal with that kind of stupid

I drive my semi though Easton every wed. do you have any pics of your truck?

big_al_71 · 08-13-2009, 09:46 PM

Man that made feel bad...

**Hart_Rod** · 08-13-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

The seats are already sold and shipped to a fellow in San Diego CA., I do have three other 67/68 buddy seat sets available / 2 @ $600. and 1 @ $500. priced per overall condition.

Thanks Mel. Shoot me some pictures when you get time.

Rudy67chevy · 08-20-2009, 11:07 PM

A 68 just like that one, with the same gold color came in today... this truck has cst on the doors

my67chevytruck · 08-20-2009, 11:12 PM

any goody's Rudy?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-20-2009, 11:41 PM

Ouch.... At least ya saved some of her..

Mt Man Chad · 10-22-2011, 09:38 AM

OLD thread......
Mel you said the seat belts were still for sale.
I'm interested and curious how much you looking to get for them.

BTW - The 68 tow hooks showed up and look like brand new after cleaning them up, THANKS!!!!

**special-K** · 10-22-2011, 09:40 AM

Hey,I just bought that truck. I just grilled some steaks on it last night!

07-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,579	Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! This poor old 68 was purchased solely for the 396/Th400 combo, and was then dumped off at at this recycle yard to be crushed. This goes to prove that age old saying that one mans junk is anoth... Attached Images

07-23-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,579	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! Couple more pics... Attached Images

07-23-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! Ouch...such a nice platform to have started with! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-23-2009, 01:50 PM	#4
truckpoorpackrat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: joplin mo. Posts: 272	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! Did you climb in there to rescue those parts ? I cannot understand why someone would throw away a truck like that. Thanks for the pictures. James.

07-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
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07-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#6
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07-23-2009, 03:52 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! Absolutely heart breaking. I need 3 point seat belts and those grill moldings, too. I guess not everyone can be saved.

07-23-2009, 04:21 PM	#9
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07-23-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
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07-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#11
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! What a shame! Looked like it was in pretty decent shape before bieng thrown into a car pile. At least you were able to save some cool parts off of it (Especially the seats) and its old ID plate. I bet a camaro or chevelle guy picked it up so he could have a big block for his muscle car. He propably thought it was just a truck and that besides the engine nothing could be of value off of it. If not and it was a fellow truck guy then he is a dumb a** for throwing away such nice parts and sheetmetal.

07-23-2009, 07:23 PM	#12
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! I'm a Camaro guy (and truck guy) and my Camaro has a 396 big block from a full size Chevy that probably went to the wrecker. I would never scrap a truck as nice as this one, though, just for the engine. Ironically, my 68 C10 came with a 396 from the factory but the PO swapped in a small block. Wish it still had that 396 in it. Maybe someday I can bring it back to its big block glory.

07-23-2009, 07:44 PM	#13
william-theglassman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lake charles louisiana Posts: 94	Re: Check out this scrap/recycle yard 68! very sad .its in a lot better shape than my cab.could use that hood too.

07-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#14
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07-23-2009, 10:24 PM	#16
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10-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#24
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