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01-07-2012, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
I went to the junkyard last week to pick up some interior trim for my 73, when I stumbled across a late 80's CC dooley with mismatched doors. While I was inside looking for trim, I noticed these doors were 73-76 and with NICE door panels...needless to say I picked up my trim AND the door panels...grand total for everything...$14!
Last night while surfing CL, I saw an ad for 73-80 TRUCK bumpers, front and rear (sport!), with brackets and everything...he was asking $25 for it all. The ad was just listed, so I called right away and arranged a time to pick them up. I got there and since this was a rolling chassis, the bumpers were pretty easy to take off. As I was getting ready to leave I asked if he had any other parts off this '78...he said "yes". Well, I walked out of there with both bumpers, all brackets, shields, 2 NOS rear wheel tubs (L & R) with GM stickers sill on them, and a repro Chevy chrome grill in excellent shape. $60! I usually don't get deals like this, but I never quit looking either. Just goes to show there are still parts out there to be had for cheap...just keep your eyes peeled and ask questions! Sorry. no pics...
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01-07-2012, 07:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
Nice score, the guy at the junk yard must have only charged you for the trim.
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01-07-2012, 07:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
Sorry Jeff, No pics it didn't happen !
I can't get my eyes peeled any bigger and never find anything.....
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01-07-2012, 07:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
What junkyard did you go to and did they have parts for a 81-87 shortbox? I'm in Hudson, WI and looking for any good junkyards that actually carry the 80s stuff I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.
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01-07-2012, 08:19 PM | #5 | |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
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He said "yes" It was probably because I yanked everything in weather in the teens...wasn't very busy there.
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01-07-2012, 08:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
Rohners in Wilmar MN has tons of 73-87, and Windy Hill in new London (which is on the way) has some too. Good full day adventure if you leave early enough.
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01-07-2012, 09:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
Cool! I'm always up for a new adventure looking for parts. I'd make a day of it if the weather was warm enough. i'm going to do a search on both places right now. Do you go there often?
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01-07-2012, 10:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
I go to each at least twice a year. Let me know, maybe we can meet up...I'm on the way.
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01-07-2012, 10:27 PM | #9 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
That dang Jeff showing off again. LOL
Great Score!!
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01-07-2012, 10:54 PM | #10 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
No, not showing off...hope I didn't come across that way. I was just trying to tell those who are in the same boat as myself (tight funds looking for parts) that you don't need a ton of money to buy those nice parts, deals are out there and waiting for that right buyer (you).
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01-07-2012, 11:01 PM | #11 | |
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All, well most, of the squares around here have gone off to the crusher.
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01-07-2012, 11:11 PM | #12 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
i was going to the junkyard this weekend, but it turned cold.. 62 in SC is winter..
big time Congrats on the find |
01-07-2012, 11:13 PM | #13 |
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01-08-2012, 05:30 AM | #14 |
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Re: sometimes you just have to be in the right spot at the right time
talking about being int the reight place at the right time, i had a friend who commented on some guys truck and he gave it to him. it was a 77 long bed c10 in great shape and nearly all stock. the guy was very life experienced and didnt have the time to get it running. i threw a new starter in it after testing the old one and it cranked over. a little ether and she was purring. about 2 miles later the q-jet started vomiting fuel but you cant complain when the truck was free. oh and it can with spare tires and wheels
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