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Cuttin up · 12-11-2015, 02:40 PM

About 2 years ago i found out about a junk yard a few hours north of me that mainly had a bunch of old stuff stashed away. It has been around since the early 60's an had accumulated a ton of cars, like 100 acres worth. Its called Leon's auto parts in Culpepper, VA. If you live here in VA its worth the trip to check it out.

Anyway I wanted to get a regular bed for the 54 so my dad a I took a ride to check it out. I asked the owner if there were any ad trucks out there, he said yeah "they're out there on the hill, but not many left though". He handed me a hand drawn map and off we went. Up a hill, then down, cross a creek, then back up a hill and bam there they were like 1/4 mile away from the office. I found a bed and asked if there was anyway he could help us get it back to the truck, since motorized vehicle are not permitted in the yard, he says yeah just take this car and throw the bed on top and slowly drive it back. My face had to be priceless when i saw this poor little Saturn. I said "you mean truck?' he says "nope, car". So here I am going down a logging road in a Saturn sedan, cross the creek (not deep) and back up the hill to my dad in shear disbelief that this about to happen.

It was one of the best stories my dad and i would tell to friends and family but also one of my favorites. Without getting too personal, my dad was diagnosed with cancer not long before that and it would be one of the last few crazy gearhead things we would do together. This trip was 2 summers ago and we went once more last December. We had a blast. Dad left us a couple months ago, while its very strange hes not here i know he still helping me with my hot rod antics. After all I get all of this from him.

Sim6 · 12-11-2015, 08:27 PM

Welcome aboard! Looks like another good start to a project. I like the bug in the background too.
Jeff

Cuttin up · 12-11-2015, 09:05 PM

Thank ya sir

HUSSEY · 12-12-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuttin up

About 2 years ago...

Great story, look forward to watching your build.

Cuttin up · 12-12-2015, 07:41 PM

Thanks Hussey. I've been following your build, it's really helped me figure some stuff out.

12-11-2015, 02:40 PM	#1
Cuttin up Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 91	Re: My 54 s10 build About 2 years ago i found out about a junk yard a few hours north of me that mainly had a bunch of old stuff stashed away. It has been around since the early 60's an had accumulated a ton of cars, like 100 acres worth. Its called Leon's auto parts in Culpepper, VA. If you live here in VA its worth the trip to check it out. Anyway I wanted to get a regular bed for the 54 so my dad a I took a ride to check it out. I asked the owner if there were any ad trucks out there, he said yeah "they're out there on the hill, but not many left though". He handed me a hand drawn map and off we went. Up a hill, then down, cross a creek, then back up a hill and bam there they were like 1/4 mile away from the office. I found a bed and asked if there was anyway he could help us get it back to the truck, since motorized vehicle are not permitted in the yard, he says yeah just take this car and throw the bed on top and slowly drive it back. My face had to be priceless when i saw this poor little Saturn. I said "you mean truck?' he says "nope, car". So here I am going down a logging road in a Saturn sedan, cross the creek (not deep) and back up the hill to my dad in shear disbelief that this about to happen. It was one of the best stories my dad and i would tell to friends and family but also one of my favorites. Without getting too personal, my dad was diagnosed with cancer not long before that and it would be one of the last few crazy gearhead things we would do together. This trip was 2 summers ago and we went once more last December. We had a blast. Dad left us a couple months ago, while its very strange hes not here i know he still helping me with my hot rod antics. After all I get all of this from him. Attached Images

12-11-2015, 08:27 PM	#2
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: My 54 s10 build Welcome aboard! Looks like another good start to a project. I like the bug in the background too. Jeff __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679

12-11-2015, 09:05 PM	#3
Cuttin up Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 91	Re: My 54 s10 build Thank ya sir __________________ my 54 s10 build

12-12-2015, 07:41 PM	#5
Cuttin up Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 91	Re: My 54 s10 build Thanks Hussey. I've been following your build, it's really helped me figure some stuff out. __________________ my 54 s10 build



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