Witness to a feeding frenzy... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DetroitIron · 04-05-2012, 12:47 PM

Maybe I'm odd, but I feel a "little" bad seeing an old square body being parted out...this time a little less than normal as I grabbed a nice crack-free dash and cluster for my truck...$30 total. Thank you kind old man with the old truck that gave to so many today...lol Seriously, it was nice to see so many get those sought after pieces....by the time it was all done it was tough to recognize what it was.

DBLSPRT68 · 04-05-2012, 12:55 PM

You got a great deal there! As long as the parts are used to further the life of another square; I'm ok with that. I got a few parts off a nice straight 76 K20 several years ago. The guy just wanted the 454 out of it. It was loaded with everything and everything was HD. I looked at the SPID sheet! I should have bought the whole truck, because he sold it for scrap not long after.....

76Charlie · 04-05-2012, 01:11 PM

I bought a whole truck running with a 454, all I wanted was the 454 for my baby, poor old green gal is parted completely naked

Makes me sad too, if I didn't need the money selling the rear end, transmission, bench seat, doors, etc. to complete my build I woulda got her up and running for my girlfriend....ah well, that's how the cookie crumbled

DetroitIron · 04-05-2012, 03:12 PM

Thanks guys.....good perspective.
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KQQL IT · 04-05-2012, 04:42 PM

Being green and recycling.
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DetroitIron · 04-05-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Being green and recycling.
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Hey great point..

'79squared · 04-05-2012, 11:57 PM

I have a local guy here who parts chevy truck/blazer's only, all the time so Im always watching for one part or another from him.

KQQL IT · 04-06-2012, 03:21 AM

Hot rodders are the O.g recyclers.
My 73 has parts from 64 up to 92 on it and ford parts.
People have been swapping rebuilding and junkyarding forever.
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Smoke_Dog · 04-06-2012, 07:37 AM

NIce buy!!!

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Originally Posted by DetroitIron

Maybe I'm odd, but I feel a "little" bad seeing an old square body being parted out...this time a little less than normal as I grabbed a nice crack-free dash and cluster for my truck...$30 total. Thank you kind old man with the old truck that gave to so many today...lol Seriously, it was nice to see so many get those sought after pieces....by the time it was all done it was tough to recognize what it was.

04-05-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
DetroitIron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hudsonville, MI Posts: 174	Witness to a feeding frenzy... Maybe I'm odd, but I feel a "little" bad seeing an old square body being parted out...this time a little less than normal as I grabbed a nice crack-free dash and cluster for my truck...$30 total. Thank you kind old man with the old truck that gave to so many today...lol Seriously, it was nice to see so many get those sought after pieces....by the time it was all done it was tough to recognize what it was. Attached Images __________________ _______________________________________________ 1985 Chevy Scottsdale K20 350 with 700R4 running 3.42 gearing aka "The Honey Badger" 1993 Silverado C3500 Ext. Cab Dually 6.5 turbo diesel

04-05-2012, 12:55 PM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... You got a great deal there! As long as the parts are used to further the life of another square; I'm ok with that. I got a few parts off a nice straight 76 K20 several years ago. The guy just wanted the 454 out of it. It was loaded with everything and everything was HD. I looked at the SPID sheet! I should have bought the whole truck, because he sold it for scrap not long after..... __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

04-05-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
76Charlie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: henderson nevada Posts: 200	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... I bought a whole truck running with a 454, all I wanted was the 454 for my baby, poor old green gal is parted completely naked Makes me sad too, if I didn't need the money selling the rear end, transmission, bench seat, doors, etc. to complete my build I woulda got her up and running for my girlfriend....ah well, that's how the cookie crumbled __________________ 1976 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC CAMPER SPECIAL! 454 BIG BLOCK BABY!

04-05-2012, 03:12 PM	#4
DetroitIron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hudsonville, MI Posts: 174	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... Thanks guys.....good perspective. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _______________________________________________ 1985 Chevy Scottsdale K20 350 with 700R4 running 3.42 gearing aka "The Honey Badger" 1993 Silverado C3500 Ext. Cab Dually 6.5 turbo diesel

04-05-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,193	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... Being green and recycling. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-05-2012, 11:57 PM	#7
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... I have a local guy here who parts chevy truck/blazer's only, all the time so Im always watching for one part or another from him. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

04-06-2012, 03:21 AM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,193	Re: Witness to a feeding frenzy... Hot rodders are the O.g recyclers. My 73 has parts from 64 up to 92 on it and ford parts. People have been swapping rebuilding and junkyarding forever. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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