Great time at the junk yard - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Huck · 03-08-2004, 08:56 PM

Brought an old 85 mustang for a friend for trashing----unbelieveable. Perfect rear hatch, pass door etc. and they just----crushed it!! Was so neat to watch. Then they go stick the forklift forks right through the side windows of a 94 Cadillac with perfect body---pull tires, gas tank, battery and the rest goes into the crusher. CRUNCH!!! I could have sat there all day watching if it weren't so cold. I asked the guy if he was crushing any old chev trucks---and he said hell no, they never go!! My kind of yard!

The crushing guys came in from another state and pay the yard $55. a ton for the cars they crush. sounds like a good deal to the yard -----

teeitup · 03-08-2004, 10:12 PM

Wow Huck, $55 a ton is a heck of a price for a crusher to pay, my aunt just did her husbands junkyard last year and $26 a ton. Scrap is up right now though.

boraxman · 03-08-2004, 10:19 PM

Stuff that goes through my mind while at junk yards is, that these cars were once someones brand new pride and joy. Then theres the people that built them....the money they generated(fueling, repairs, financing). Then they end up at some graveyard, not much unlike people.

1/2_man_1/2_amazing · 03-08-2004, 10:47 PM

Is it just me or could you spend all day just roaming around a junk yard. Not really looking for anything just looking and wondering how the cars got there and how they were neglected throught the years.

Cody

Blue Beard · 03-08-2004, 11:22 PM

Look long enough and you can come up with some good ideas...

Russell · 03-08-2004, 11:57 PM

In the case of some wrecks, you don't even want to know. I found this truck in the yard sitting on its side, I pulled it over with the GMC, and found a puddle of blood underneith

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-09-2004, 12:37 AM

I am guessing that did'nt hurt who ever was driving it!!!! DAMN..

krazy_texan · 03-09-2004, 02:31 AM

where i used to work there was a mid to late 80s couger that we where not allowed to part out as it had bullet holes all through the drivers side and the windshield, kinda freaked me out i never looked inside of it, and there was an all original never parted 55 ford big window swb truck with a 292 y block and a fordomatic trans, all there but i was told that the motor was locked up

krazy_texan · 03-09-2004, 02:32 AM

where i used to work there was a mid to late 80s couger that we where not allowed to part out as it had bullet holes all through the drivers side and the windshield, kinda freaked me out i never looked inside of it, and there was an all original never parted 55 ford big window swb truck with a 292 y block and a fordomatic trans, all there but i was told that the motor was locked up

Russell · 03-09-2004, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
I am guessing that did'nt hurt who ever was driving it!!!! DAMN..

Whoever was driving that truck was cut in half by the steering wheel, it was pressed into the blood soaked seat, I really don't think there was much left of them...

It stank something horrible too, in the winter yet. It was gone by the end of the day.

Huck · 03-09-2004, 09:50 AM

Hey guys, there was nothing sad about watching old cars being crushed to become new cars, beer cans, or tawian sheet metal for out trucks. Steel is up over 40% since Jan. China has a big demand as our greedy business leaders have moved manufacturing over there.
It is scarry to see a bad wreck but ---on the upside, WE tend to drive just a we bit slower after seeing one!
So, little animals have a place to live in the old cars, we get to buy parts cheep, we get to recycle stuff so we don't keep creating new by pulling iron out of mother earth--etc.
The glass is half FULL.
AND IT IS GREAT FUN TO WATCH WHAT CRUSHES FIRST----I COULD WATCH FORDS AND JAP CRAP GET CRUSHED ALL DAY---NO PASS ME ANOTHER BEER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

03-08-2004, 08:56 PM	#1
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Great time at the junk yard Brought an old 85 mustang for a friend for trashing----unbelieveable. Perfect rear hatch, pass door etc. and they just----crushed it!! Was so neat to watch. Then they go stick the forklift forks right through the side windows of a 94 Cadillac with perfect body---pull tires, gas tank, battery and the rest goes into the crusher. CRUNCH!!! I could have sat there all day watching if it weren't so cold. I asked the guy if he was crushing any old chev trucks---and he said hell no, they never go!! My kind of yard! The crushing guys came in from another state and pay the yard $55. a ton for the cars they crush. sounds like a good deal to the yard -----

03-08-2004, 10:12 PM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Wow Huck, $55 a ton is a heck of a price for a crusher to pay, my aunt just did her husbands junkyard last year and $26 a ton. Scrap is up right now though. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-08-2004, 10:19 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Stuff that goes through my mind while at junk yards is, that these cars were once someones brand new pride and joy. Then theres the people that built them....the money they generated(fueling, repairs, financing). Then they end up at some graveyard, not much unlike people. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-08-2004, 10:47 PM	#4
1/2_man_1/2_amazing Louie Dog Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Glennie Mi..... 4 steps from heaven Posts: 290	Is it just me or could you spend all day just roaming around a junk yard. Not really looking for anything just looking and wondering how the cars got there and how they were neglected throught the years. Cody __________________ Cody 1997 1500 4.3 Vortec "I wanted you to know, I love the way you smile, I wanna hold you high and steal your pain" -Seether

03-08-2004, 11:22 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Look long enough and you can come up with some good ideas... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-08-2004, 11:57 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	In the case of some wrecks, you don't even want to know. I found this truck in the yard sitting on its side, I pulled it over with the GMC, and found a puddle of blood underneith Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-09-2004, 12:37 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I am guessing that did'nt hurt who ever was driving it!!!! DAMN.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-09-2004, 02:31 AM	#8
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	where i used to work there was a mid to late 80s couger that we where not allowed to part out as it had bullet holes all through the drivers side and the windshield, kinda freaked me out i never looked inside of it, and there was an all original never parted 55 ford big window swb truck with a 292 y block and a fordomatic trans, all there but i was told that the motor was locked up __________________ 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

03-09-2004, 02:32 AM	#9
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	where i used to work there was a mid to late 80s couger that we where not allowed to part out as it had bullet holes all through the drivers side and the windshield, kinda freaked me out i never looked inside of it, and there was an all original never parted 55 ford big window swb truck with a 292 y block and a fordomatic trans, all there but i was told that the motor was locked up __________________ 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

03-09-2004, 09:50 AM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Hey guys, there was nothing sad about watching old cars being crushed to become new cars, beer cans, or tawian sheet metal for out trucks. Steel is up over 40% since Jan. China has a big demand as our greedy business leaders have moved manufacturing over there. It is scarry to see a bad wreck but ---on the upside, WE tend to drive just a we bit slower after seeing one! So, little animals have a place to live in the old cars, we get to buy parts cheep, we get to recycle stuff so we don't keep creating new by pulling iron out of mother earth--etc. The glass is half FULL. AND IT IS GREAT FUN TO WATCH WHAT CRUSHES FIRST----I COULD WATCH FORDS AND JAP CRAP GET CRUSHED ALL DAY---NO PASS ME ANOTHER BEER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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