Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969k10stepside · 06-02-2007, 12:33 PM

So,I went to the junkyard today.I walked in the office,which btw smelled like cig. smoke so bad I couldn't stand to be in there.I tell the guy I'm looking for some parts for my 71 chevy truck.He asks what.I say that I am trying to locate a tilt steering column for it.He says they didn't make them back then.Well,the next thing I said was "I beg to differ"

He still doesn't believe me.I said yes some did have them and they were all black not the color of the trucks.So,he asks me stick or auto?,power glide or turbo 350.I said turbo 350.He types it in the computer and to his amazement,they did make tilt columns back then

Didn't I just say that? He says $75 a column.But then he says you will have to look next week,I have to go get my truck right now.So,I just left.So,hopefully next week I go back and get some parts and maybe prove him wrong again.I don't know.So,I went to the next junkyard.I didn't have my tools to remove the parts I wanted so I will have to go back.I did find a good 71-72 grill and a good bench seat.I think I also seen some black seat belts too.

*mattsz* · 06-02-2007, 01:12 PM

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1LoC10 · 06-02-2007, 01:36 PM

I remember when I was a kid, my dad had a 57 Chevy with Fuel Injection... even said so on the fender badge... he would argue with people everywhere we went that didnt believe him it was factory

**BOSS** · 06-02-2007, 03:01 PM

lol thats the way most of them are.....lol.dont forget to get all you can for $75.....lol

5150 · 06-02-2007, 03:03 PM

I had an argument with a guy in O'Reilly's one day about the original 4 door 72 suburban. I got tired of arguing with him that there were no 4 doors made until 73. MORON!!!!!!!

Good luck on the tilt

weasel29gm · 06-02-2007, 04:36 PM

He priced it at $75 when he checks E-bay and sees the price of em' Bet he'll ask you $200 or more!!

1969k10stepside · 06-02-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel29gm

He priced it at $75 when he checks E-bay and sees the price of em' Bet he'll ask you $200 or more!!

I doubt this guy knows what ebay is

I'd like to get the tilt steering column if there is one.I already have a van column tilt in the 71 now so Im not worried about putting one in it,just something to sell...

06-02-2007, 12:33 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today So,I went to the junkyard today.I walked in the office,which btw smelled like cig. smoke so bad I couldn't stand to be in there.I tell the guy I'm looking for some parts for my 71 chevy truck.He asks what.I say that I am trying to locate a tilt steering column for it.He says they didn't make them back then.Well,the next thing I said was "I beg to differ" He still doesn't believe me.I said yes some did have them and they were all black not the color of the trucks.So,he asks me stick or auto?,power glide or turbo 350.I said turbo 350.He types it in the computer and to his amazement,they did make tilt columns back then Didn't I just say that? He says $75 a column.But then he says you will have to look next week,I have to go get my truck right now.So,I just left.So,hopefully next week I go back and get some parts and maybe prove him wrong again.I don't know.So,I went to the next junkyard.I didn't have my tools to remove the parts I wanted so I will have to go back.I did find a good 71-72 grill and a good bench seat.I think I also seen some black seat belts too. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-02-2007 at 12:35 PM.

06-02-2007, 01:12 PM	#2
mattsz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Henry County KY Posts: 125	Re: Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today If Last edited by Josh; 06-03-2007 at 11:30 AM. Reason: WTB by non sub

06-02-2007, 01:36 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today I remember when I was a kid, my dad had a 57 Chevy with Fuel Injection... even said so on the fender badge... he would argue with people everywhere we went that didnt believe him it was factory __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 06-02-2007 at 01:36 PM.

06-02-2007, 03:01 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today lol thats the way most of them are.....lol.dont forget to get all you can for $75.....lol __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

06-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today I had an argument with a guy in O'Reilly's one day about the original 4 door 72 suburban. I got tired of arguing with him that there were no 4 doors made until 73. MORON!!!!!!! Good luck on the tilt __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-02-2007, 04:36 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: Had a arguement with a junkyard owner today He priced it at $75 when he checks E-bay and sees the price of em' Bet he'll ask you $200 or more!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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