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lumpyguy · 12-09-2009, 11:16 AM

I am coming to California for a trip this winter I am in San Fran for 4 days and LA for 4 days are the any Auto Wreckers near those cities that have 69 gmc parts or anyone around there parting gmc trucks I need some small stuff.

paintpyro · 12-09-2009, 11:20 AM

It'll be hit and miss. Alot of the wreckers here are just that. Park it, let people strip it, once nothings happening, crush it. In LA, you'll just have to show up and look.

69GMCLonghorn · 12-09-2009, 11:24 AM

Yeah, that's about it. When you're in Los Angeles, check out Sun Valley (in the San Fernando Valley). There are some good junk yards off of Glenoaks Blvd and Tuxford Ave. Also, go to Long Beach and check out Memory Lane. You can call them before you go and they can tell you if they have anything close to what you're looking for.

dan42 · 12-09-2009, 11:43 AM

You would probably have better luck over in the Valley and in the desert, where there's less traffic for part hunters. There's a junkyard here in Santa Maria with 3 or 4 complete trucks, but that's about it around here.

pat 70/71 · 12-09-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lumpyguy

I am coming to California for a trip this winter I am in San Fran for 4 days and LA for 4 days are the any Auto Wreckers near those cities that have 69 gmc parts or anyone around there parting gmc trucks I need some small stuff.

Lumpyguy, early classic enterprises is in the fresno area. Stan & Mark are great guys they have tons of used parts. tell em Pat sent ya (888)-7770395 have fun . Pat

suprachrgd82 · 12-09-2009, 12:35 PM

There's a number of Pick-A-Parts and Ecology Wrecking yards all over LA. Alpha St in Duarte also has about 15 yards in one 1/4 mile stretch. It's going to be hit and miss. Some of the yards have a web-based parts locater to identify which yard has the parts you need. Best call around first before window shopping.

fixit-p · 12-09-2009, 01:22 PM

Yeah when your in the city check out Vintage Chevy Trucks in Fremont about 45 min from San Fran. I believe they also support the site at least thats how I found this site in the first place here's their web site http://www.vintagechevytrucks.com/index2.html

mclairmo · 12-09-2009, 01:29 PM

I've been to Memory Lane and they are not cheap. I thought they were in Sun Valley? The self service yards don't have anything with small parts left on them. Might be able to find some body parts but that's usually all that is left after being picked over. I remember the days when our trucks filled the yards with no takers but no more.

**leddzepp** · 12-09-2009, 01:39 PM

All of the small parts have been stripped in the yards around here. You won't have a problem finding good sheet metal though. Whole trucks are usually the best deal.

69GMCLonghorn · 12-09-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mclairmo

I've been to Memory Lane and they are not cheap. I thought they were in Sun Valley? The self service yards don't have anything with small parts left on them. Might be able to find some body parts but that's usually all that is left after being picked over. I remember the days when our trucks filled the yards with no takers but no more.

Memory Lane packed up and moved about 5 years ago. REALLY disappointing for us valley folks.

mclairmo · 12-09-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Memory Lane packed up and moved about 5 years ago. REALLY disappointing for us valley folks.

Well, I guess I've been away from that area for longer than I thought. They have some great stuff, just wish their prices were better. I wonder how they moved all those cars and trucks they had.

72truckman · 12-09-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Yeah when your in the city check out Vintage Chevy Trucks in Fremont about 45 min from San Fran. I believe they also support the site at least thats how I found this site in the first place here's their web site http://www.vintagechevytrucks.com/index2.html

Bill has a great place over at Vintage Chevy, you wont believe his inventory. the website doesnt do it justice. Ive bought many parts from him and its definitely the best warehouse ive found.

unclewatts · 12-09-2009, 10:28 PM

I don't know if their still in business but "All Chevy" in Susiun City (1/2 hour from SF) had about a million of our trucks in their yard. I bought a perfect used hood from them for $75.00. Admittedly it was awhile back though.

Pont406 · 12-09-2009, 11:05 PM

I am glad that memory lane is gone. More parking now.

12-09-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
lumpyguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: london ontario Posts: 62	coming to CALI! I am coming to California for a trip this winter I am in San Fran for 4 days and LA for 4 days are the any Auto Wreckers near those cities that have 69 gmc parts or anyone around there parting gmc trucks I need some small stuff. Last edited by lumpyguy; 12-09-2009 at 11:17 AM.

12-09-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Re: coming to CALI! It'll be hit and miss. Alot of the wreckers here are just that. Park it, let people strip it, once nothings happening, crush it. In LA, you'll just have to show up and look. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

12-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: coming to CALI! Yeah, that's about it. When you're in Los Angeles, check out Sun Valley (in the San Fernando Valley). There are some good junk yards off of Glenoaks Blvd and Tuxford Ave. Also, go to Long Beach and check out Memory Lane. You can call them before you go and they can tell you if they have anything close to what you're looking for.

12-09-2009, 11:43 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: coming to CALI! You would probably have better luck over in the Valley and in the desert, where there's less traffic for part hunters. There's a junkyard here in Santa Maria with 3 or 4 complete trucks, but that's about it around here. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-09-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: coming to CALI! There's a number of Pick-A-Parts and Ecology Wrecking yards all over LA. Alpha St in Duarte also has about 15 yards in one 1/4 mile stretch. It's going to be hit and miss. Some of the yards have a web-based parts locater to identify which yard has the parts you need. Best call around first before window shopping. Last edited by suprachrgd82; 12-09-2009 at 12:35 PM.

12-09-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: coming to CALI! I've been to Memory Lane and they are not cheap. I thought they were in Sun Valley? The self service yards don't have anything with small parts left on them. Might be able to find some body parts but that's usually all that is left after being picked over. I remember the days when our trucks filled the yards with no takers but no more.

12-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,116	Re: coming to CALI! All of the small parts have been stripped in the yards around here. You won't have a problem finding good sheet metal though. Whole trucks are usually the best deal. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-09-2009, 10:28 PM	#13
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: coming to CALI! I don't know if their still in business but "All Chevy" in Susiun City (1/2 hour from SF) had about a million of our trucks in their yard. I bought a perfect used hood from them for $75.00. Admittedly it was awhile back though. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 12-09-2009 at 10:28 PM.

12-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#14
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: coming to CALI! I am glad that memory lane is gone. More parking now.



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