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Luckymic34 · 03-22-2002, 04:01 PM

Drove about 40 minutes to the bone yard where I new they have a few 67-72's. I was looking for a few things, well I found a booster and master cylinder mounted up to all the parts I needed (bracket and what not). They guys said he wanted $70 for it and wouldnt sell just the bracket. Well if you saw the master cylinder and booster you'd understand why I was so peeved. No lid on the cylinder or fluid in it, a big dent in the booster and no hood on the truck. After I explained you can get a new one for $90 he just so "uhh yeah, hmm" and walked away. So now I'm in the market for a bracket and other parts (P/B parts wanted on Parts Board) from anyone who isnt trying to rip an honest guy off. I have a few misc parts I could trade as well. Thanks for the help
BTW the name of the junk yard that I'll never spend another dime at is Rudys Truck parts, in Suffolk, VA

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Travis · 03-22-2002, 04:12 PM

I know how you feel, ive had no luck with the junk yards in the tidewater area. And definately no luck with them south of you here in Elizabeth City, excuse my french but they are real a-holes down here. I refuse to do any buisness with them down here. Sorry had to vent.

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-22-2002, 04:26 PM

good luck dealing with yards anymore, its time to snag up all the parts trucks we can before the damn places get them,,, days of parts for normal prices from yards are about over,,

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-71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it-
-'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies

-79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt,
paint is overrated
Randy- Lincoln, IL

r68c30@hotmail.com
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Longhorn Man · 03-22-2002, 05:25 PM

I always wonder about ppl named Randy.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Maximum Overdrive · 03-22-2002, 06:09 PM

I can see them wanting to sell things complete but I see that type of attitude around here more and more where they want an outrageous price for something. I think they are trying to nail people that need the part right then and now. I know I would buy more parts and even spare parts if they would charge realistic prices instead of 10 or 20 dollars less then new.

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1960 El Camino
1968 Chevy 2wd fleetside
1969 Chevy 2wd fleetside
1969 Chevy 4x4 fleetside
1970 GMC 3/4 fleetside

Fast Orange · 03-22-2002, 07:08 PM

One other thing that I think is worth noting. I ran into this when I was swapping from a small block to a big block on my truck. Don't believe the people at the junk yard when they ask say "oh that'll fit no problem". In my case, it was a power steering bracket. Wrong. I knew what the bracket looked like, and knew better than to believe that dude. He's just looking to sell you something at an inflated price.

Some of the guys that specialize in 67-72 parts aren't any better. A buddy of mine needed a clutch push rod (the one goes through the firewall). One of the local truck parts dealers says "oh yeah, those are EXTREMELY hard to find. I've been to all the salvage yards across Oklahoma, and you can't find them anymore." He wanted $50 for it. I found not one, but 5 of those bad boys at a local salvage. They only wanted $10 for one.

Long story short, do some research on whatever it is you're looking for and try to know how much it's worth.

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"Fast Orange"
1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!!

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-22-2002, 07:28 PM

lol a clutch pushrod form one of us is free plus postage lol, those are common as heck since ppl are swapping out manual for auto all the time hehe, im one of those packrats that saves all that type of stuff and stashes it away so that if they ever were rare, ill have some hehe

i always wondered about ppl who have a noun in their name, sometimes two !

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2002, 07:36 PM

LOL!!!

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Luckymic34 · 03-22-2002, 10:53 PM

Hey anyone want to swap a clutch push rod for a P/B bracket. They're allot harder to come by. LOL!

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-22-2002, 10:59 PM

lol ! soliciting your pushrod for others to push is hmmm,...

oh and having three nouns in your name is just freaky ! dunno who that could be though, *looks around in no particular direction*

[This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited March 22, 2002).]

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 12:26 AM

<----also looks around, considering long is a adjective. heh heh heh

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Fast Orange · 03-23-2002, 09:50 AM

(CAR!!!)

There you go. Even when I thought $10 was a reasonable price the dude at the salvage still was trying to hose me. (BTW - I didn't buy it anyway - I was able to reinforce the old one and make it work.)

Sorry about interrupting your "feud", longhornmail and Fast68Chevy.

(GAME ON!!!)

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"Fast Orange"
1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!!

blue68man · 03-23-2002, 07:42 PM

I guess these guys in the bone yards down here in southern arkansas haven't caught on to these schemes yet. I bought two chrome division bars with vent window for $10 each. I thought was a deal.

Then again some people are a little slower down here too.LOL

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blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6

Luckymic34 · 03-23-2002, 10:07 PM

Well you have to figure how often some one is going to come around and buy some of the parts they have laying around. Most of the stuff they have in a Junk yard is just that; Junk, but the guys seem to think they're sitting on a gold mine. Sure sometimes you can find some good stuff, but it all depends on how much they want to sell it for.

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

J · 03-23-2002, 10:43 PM

Look on the bright side at least you didn't get your battery stolen out of your truck the last time you went to the junkyard!

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2002, 12:17 AM

LOL J!!! I remember you tellin us that last spring!!!
My GMC looks so bad that sometimes I am afraid to park in front of a yard...scare someone's gonna walk in the door with my carb askin what they want for it.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-22-2002, 04:01 PM	#1
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Whats with the Guys at the Junk Yard Drove about 40 minutes to the bone yard where I new they have a few 67-72's. I was looking for a few things, well I found a booster and master cylinder mounted up to all the parts I needed (bracket and what not). They guys said he wanted $70 for it and wouldnt sell just the bracket. Well if you saw the master cylinder and booster you'd understand why I was so peeved. No lid on the cylinder or fluid in it, a big dent in the booster and no hood on the truck. After I explained you can get a new one for $90 he just so "uhh yeah, hmm" and walked away. So now I'm in the market for a bracket and other parts (P/B parts wanted on Parts Board) from anyone who isnt trying to rip an honest guy off. I have a few misc parts I could trade as well. Thanks for the help BTW the name of the junk yard that I'll never spend another dime at is Rudys Truck parts, in Suffolk, VA ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

03-22-2002, 06:09 PM	#5
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I can see them wanting to sell things complete but I see that type of attitude around here more and more where they want an outrageous price for something. I think they are trying to nail people that need the part right then and now. I know I would buy more parts and even spare parts if they would charge realistic prices instead of 10 or 20 dollars less then new. ------------------ 1960 El Camino 1968 Chevy 2wd fleetside 1969 Chevy 2wd fleetside 1969 Chevy 4x4 fleetside 1970 GMC 3/4 fleetside __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-22-2002, 07:08 PM	#6
Fast Orange Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 170	One other thing that I think is worth noting. I ran into this when I was swapping from a small block to a big block on my truck. Don't believe the people at the junk yard when they ask say "oh that'll fit no problem". In my case, it was a power steering bracket. Wrong. I knew what the bracket looked like, and knew better than to believe that dude. He's just looking to sell you something at an inflated price. Some of the guys that specialize in 67-72 parts aren't any better. A buddy of mine needed a clutch push rod (the one goes through the firewall). One of the local truck parts dealers says "oh yeah, those are EXTREMELY hard to find. I've been to all the salvage yards across Oklahoma, and you can't find them anymore." He wanted $50 for it. I found not one, but 5 of those bad boys at a local salvage. They only wanted $10 for one. Long story short, do some research on whatever it is you're looking for and try to know how much it's worth. ------------------ "Fast Orange" 1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!! __________________ Randy aka "Fast Orange" 1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!!

03-22-2002, 10:53 PM	#9
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Hey anyone want to swap a clutch push rod for a P/B bracket. They're allot harder to come by. LOL! ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

03-23-2002, 09:50 AM	#12
Fast Orange Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 170	(CAR!!!) There you go. Even when I thought $10 was a reasonable price the dude at the salvage still was trying to hose me. (BTW - I didn't buy it anyway - I was able to reinforce the old one and make it work.) Sorry about interrupting your "feud", longhornmail and Fast68Chevy. (GAME ON!!!) ------------------ "Fast Orange" 1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!! __________________ Randy aka "Fast Orange" 1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!!

03-22-2002, 04:12 PM	#2
Travis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: eastern NC Posts: 137	I know how you feel, ive had no luck with the junk yards in the tidewater area. And definately no luck with them south of you here in Elizabeth City, excuse my french but they are real a-holes down here. I refuse to do any buisness with them down here. Sorry had to vent.

03-22-2002, 04:26 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	good luck dealing with yards anymore, its time to snag up all the parts trucks we can before the damn places get them,,, days of parts for normal prices from yards are about over,, ------------------ -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt, paint is overrated Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com © RSS Enterprises 2000

03-22-2002, 05:25 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I always wonder about ppl named Randy. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-22-2002, 07:28 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	lol a clutch pushrod form one of us is free plus postage lol, those are common as heck since ppl are swapping out manual for auto all the time hehe, im one of those packrats that saves all that type of stuff and stashes it away so that if they ever were rare, ill have some hehe i always wondered about ppl who have a noun in their name, sometimes two !

03-22-2002, 07:36 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL!!! ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-22-2002, 10:59 PM	#10
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	lol ! soliciting your pushrod for others to push is hmmm,... oh and having three nouns in your name is just freaky ! dunno who that could be though, looks around in no particular direction [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited March 22, 2002).]

03-23-2002, 12:26 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	<----also looks around, considering long is a adjective. heh heh heh ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 07:42 PM	#13
blue68man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: camden,ar,usa Posts: 68	I guess these guys in the bone yards down here in southern arkansas haven't caught on to these schemes yet. I bought two chrome division bars with vent window for $10 each. I thought was a deal. Then again some people are a little slower down here too.LOL ------------------ blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6 __________________ Mike Cummings proud owner of a blue 68 lwb 250 straight 6, 3 on the floor.

03-23-2002, 10:07 PM	#14
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Well you have to figure how often some one is going to come around and buy some of the parts they have laying around. Most of the stuff they have in a Junk yard is just that; Junk, but the guys seem to think they're sitting on a gold mine. Sure sometimes you can find some good stuff, but it all depends on how much they want to sell it for. ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

03-23-2002, 10:43 PM	#15
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	Look on the bright side at least you didn't get your battery stolen out of your truck the last time you went to the junkyard! __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime



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03-24-2002, 12:17 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL J!!! I remember you tellin us that last spring!!! My GMC looks so bad that sometimes I am afraid to park in front of a yard...scare someone's gonna walk in the door with my carb askin what they want for it. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

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