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red71c10 · 05-08-2009, 01:18 AM

Another trip to the wrecking yard and this is what was waiting for me. Had to use the camera phone again, but it's worth seeing! Looks like it's been put together from several trucks, Chevy and GMC. I'm told that the owner changed it quite a few times over the years and that it was even a sky high 4X4 for a while. The yard man said the owner has asked them to crush it, but he wouldn't tell me why. I have a shot of the front that I'll try to post tomorrow. Now I know where the front section of that wrecked blue '67 GMC's bed went. I've been to that yard several times and I always wondered.

Hoffman65burb · 05-08-2009, 01:58 AM

wheres this located? eugene?

red71c10 · 05-08-2009, 02:46 AM

This wrecking yard is in Springfield, not Eugene.

ashx2 · 05-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Why the heck would he want it crushed!?

PanelDeland · 05-08-2009, 10:08 PM

Doesn't want to see"His" truck on the streets.That's my guess.

Hoffman65burb · 05-08-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by red71c10

This wrecking yard is in Springfield, not Eugene.

Whats the name of this place? specialize in older trucks? im gonna be comin threw orgeon sometime this summer, would like check it out

red71c10 · 05-08-2009, 10:26 PM

It's in pretty bad shape so the owner is probably done with it, and I'd tend to agree that he doesn't want to let someone else have it, but who knows? Springfield Auto Recyclers is one of those yards that is opposed to crushing classics (except when it's a special request from a former employee) and still has plenty of old cars and trucks for folks like us. They don't have a ton of trucks right now, but they have five or six 67-72 chevy's/GMC's right now. One of the owners has a thing for these trucks so it's a great place to go for parts. I've gotten some good stuff so far. I pulled a factory AM radio with all knobs and brackets plus a good speaker and all original uncut wiring out of a truck for only $20. I cleaned it up and now it just needs the faceplate rechromed and it'll be great!

red71c10 · 05-10-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Whats the name of this place? specialize in older trucks? im gonna be comin threw orgeon sometime this summer, would like check it out

I forgot to mention that if you do come down, they are not open on weekends.

05-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Crazy Quilt Truck! Another trip to the wrecking yard and this is what was waiting for me. Had to use the camera phone again, but it's worth seeing! Looks like it's been put together from several trucks, Chevy and GMC. I'm told that the owner changed it quite a few times over the years and that it was even a sky high 4X4 for a while. The yard man said the owner has asked them to crush it, but he wouldn't tell me why. I have a shot of the front that I'll try to post tomorrow. Now I know where the front section of that wrecked blue '67 GMC's bed went. I've been to that yard several times and I always wondered. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

05-08-2009, 01:58 AM	#2
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Crazy Quilt Truck! wheres this located? eugene? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

05-08-2009, 02:46 AM	#3
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Crazy Quilt Truck! This wrecking yard is in Springfield, not Eugene. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

05-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#4
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Crazy Quilt Truck! Why the heck would he want it crushed!?

05-08-2009, 10:08 PM	#5
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05-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#7
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Crazy Quilt Truck! It's in pretty bad shape so the owner is probably done with it, and I'd tend to agree that he doesn't want to let someone else have it, but who knows? Springfield Auto Recyclers is one of those yards that is opposed to crushing classics (except when it's a special request from a former employee) and still has plenty of old cars and trucks for folks like us. They don't have a ton of trucks right now, but they have five or six 67-72 chevy's/GMC's right now. One of the owners has a thing for these trucks so it's a great place to go for parts. I've gotten some good stuff so far. I pulled a factory AM radio with all knobs and brackets plus a good speaker and all original uncut wiring out of a truck for only $20. I cleaned it up and now it just needs the faceplate rechromed and it'll be great! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."



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