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**TBONE1964** · 08-07-2014, 05:05 PM

Just wanted to share. I am in the Phoenix area this week for work and had some time off today. I managed in my research for salvage yards to runs across Desert Valley Auto Parts. This is the yard they make the show "Desert Car Kings" about.

Pay them $2.00 and get to look at 10,000 vehicles from 1960's to 1980's. I think I counted about 25 67-72 Chevy trucks. If you can think of it, they probably have at least 10-20 of they same make and models.

I took 325 photos while I was there and here are some of the 67-72 parts. I think there prices might be a little on the high side. I asked about a gauge cluster and the guy at the counter said $100.00. If you have ever seen a gauge cluster that has been out in the hot dry Arizona sun, you will pass on them quickly.

Sheet metal is another story, if it has not been beat up at the yard or before it got there, it is going to be rust free. Lots of nice sheet metal there.

If your in the area, it is in North Phoenix. You can google Desert Valley Auto Parts and get more information.

Thought I would share,
Take care,
Tom

**TBONE1964** · 08-07-2014, 05:07 PM

Sorry Dave, no "503" 67 fenders. I did look

**jocko** · 08-07-2014, 05:20 PM

CRIPES! The mother lode!

Sklptrljay · 08-07-2014, 05:28 PM

Holy balls, that's cool!

tommys72 · 08-07-2014, 05:52 PM

Nice!

**Already Gone** · 08-07-2014, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the info Tom. I just can't get my head around paying 2.00 or anything to enter a business.

Blue GMC · 08-07-2014, 07:25 PM

We have a location in kc that sells classic cars that you have to pay 1.00 to go in and see if they have a car you want to buy

oldno7 · 08-07-2014, 07:37 PM

Just checked I'm 23hrs and 13 min from them lol maybe all have to go visit my sister in law this fall

71K20chevy · 08-07-2014, 09:06 PM

I'm 27 hrs

I'd love to spend a few days there.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-07-2014, 09:34 PM

I'm 2 hours away, but we've got junkyards in Tucson. The ''Vintage Vehicle Park and Petting Zoo'' concept doesn't do a lot for me. Also, any junkyard with national basic cable exposure is gonna jack up their prices.
It's a common problem here-abouts, with well-heeled collectors from the rust belt paying top dollar for Arizona "Rust-Free" parts, the good stuff gets fished out or over-priced to us locals. Sometimes I've had to make a road trip to California to get rarer 67-72 parts.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-07-2014, 09:34 PM

That's way cool Tom, I would love to knock around in there for a day, I bet there stuff is high as camel nachos,,,,,,lol
Watch out for those rattle snakes.........

**TBONE1964** · 08-07-2014, 10:21 PM

Coming from and living in Michigan my whole life, you have to understand that seeing rust free sheet metal gives me goosebumps (the good kind). The earliest model year vehicle you are going to find in just about any Michigan salvage yard is around 1990 (complete with rust up to the door handles) and most will not let you roam around.

I did not mind paying $2.00 to look around. I could have spent the whole day there but Arizona sun starts to get really hot on a bald head around 11:00 am

This was much better than spending $20.00 for a movie and a bucket of pop corn in my opinion.

I do agree that the Hollywood-ization (if that is even a word) has escalated the prices of a lot of things like salvage cars. There t-shirt prices ($25-$27) just like Gas Monkey Garage and Orange County Choppers are enough to cover every employees salary.

However you want to look at it, there is a lot of classic American iron that can be saved from the crusher.

kcsa75 · 08-07-2014, 10:51 PM

Did you see any of those guys from that TV show?

kcsa75 · 08-07-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue GMC

We have a location in kc that sells classic cars that you have to pay 1.00 to go in and see if they have a car you want to buy

But if you buy a car, Kim will give you your dollar back.

**DaHos** · 08-08-2014, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Sorry Dave, no "503" 67 fenders. I did look

THX !

**TBONE1964** · 08-08-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Did you see any of those guys from that TV show?

No sir. There were 4 people at the counter, none that I recognized from the show.

Other than t-shirt sales, you would never know there was a TV show based on this place.

Still one of the coolest classic car and truck yards I have been too.

oldno7 · 08-08-2014, 08:23 AM

Funny you west coast guys are complaining about prices considering the who world's prices are based on Cali/Arizona
Poor locals

ho70 · 08-08-2014, 08:37 AM

love to spend a day there, I am not a fan of the show, just tape it and fast forward to the end to see the finished product-can't stand the drama
thanx 4 the pics

IIGW · 08-08-2014, 09:47 AM

i live about 10 minutes from there and used to work for the owner some time ago.
i might even still have some 'hook-ups' there as well..

mgkgmc · 08-08-2014, 10:02 AM

I used to go here a lot but now I dont think I'll go back. They have lost me as a customer they tend to treat you as stupid here or their prices can be way high also if you want something like a door panel they will try to make you buy the whole door. I've been burned here to many times just my experience.

Livrat · 08-08-2014, 11:23 AM

Tom,
While your there, try and go check out..
http://www.hiddenvalleyautoparts.com
Its about 30 miles from Phoenix, the last time I was there they had a good selection of our years of trucks.

Keith Seymore · 08-08-2014, 12:04 PM

Anybody on a business trip that takes their free time and goes junk yardin' is a-ok with me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

I could have spent the whole day there but Arizona sun starts to get really hot on a bald head around 11:00 am

Sounds like south east Michigan is the perfect place for you to reside...no worries about it being too sunny here.

K

IIGW · 08-08-2014, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgkgmc

I used to go here alot but now I dont think I'll go back. They have lost me as a customer the tend to treat you as stupid here or there prices can be way high also if you want something like a door panel they will try to make you buy the whole door. I've been burned here to many times just my experience.

this X infinity...

they do think their stuff is gold!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-08-2014, 01:40 PM

I would like to have the chrome rear hubcap off of the 68 if it's in good shape. Trying to put a set together... I only have one now..

WES

48richard · 08-08-2014, 02:38 PM

I live in Phoenix, and go to Desert Valley every so often just for the entertainment - definitely worth the $2. I have bought a few parts from them, and one time when I thought their price was unreasonable was able to talk them down.

A similar place about 45 minutes south of Phoenix is Hidden Valley Auto Parts in Maricopa.
Similar kind of place, except they have cars and trucks back into the 30s and 40s as well.

08-07-2014, 05:05 PM	#1
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Just wanted to share. I am in the Phoenix area this week for work and had some time off today. I managed in my research for salvage yards to runs across Desert Valley Auto Parts. This is the yard they make the show "Desert Car Kings" about. Pay them $2.00 and get to look at 10,000 vehicles from 1960's to 1980's. I think I counted about 25 67-72 Chevy trucks. If you can think of it, they probably have at least 10-20 of they same make and models. I took 325 photos while I was there and here are some of the 67-72 parts. I think there prices might be a little on the high side. I asked about a gauge cluster and the guy at the counter said $100.00. If you have ever seen a gauge cluster that has been out in the hot dry Arizona sun, you will pass on them quickly. Sheet metal is another story, if it has not been beat up at the yard or before it got there, it is going to be rust free. Lots of nice sheet metal there. If your in the area, it is in North Phoenix. You can google Desert Valley Auto Parts and get more information. Thought I would share, Take care, Tom Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

08-07-2014, 05:07 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Sorry Dave, no "503" 67 fenders. I did look __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

08-07-2014, 05:20 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,963	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... CRIPES! The mother lode!

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Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Holy balls, that's cool! __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

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Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,119	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Thanks for the info Tom. I just can't get my head around paying 2.00 or anything to enter a business. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

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Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... We have a location in kc that sells classic cars that you have to pay 1.00 to go in and see if they have a car you want to buy

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oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Just checked I'm 23hrs and 13 min from them lol maybe all have to go visit my sister in law this fall __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

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08-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,274	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... I'm 2 hours away, but we've got junkyards in Tucson. The ''Vintage Vehicle Park and Petting Zoo'' concept doesn't do a lot for me. Also, any junkyard with national basic cable exposure is gonna jack up their prices. It's a common problem here-abouts, with well-heeled collectors from the rust belt paying top dollar for Arizona "Rust-Free" parts, the good stuff gets fished out or over-priced to us locals. Sometimes I've had to make a road trip to California to get rarer 67-72 parts. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... That's way cool Tom, I would love to knock around in there for a day, I bet there stuff is high as camel nachos,,,,,,lol Watch out for those rattle snakes......... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-07-2014, 10:21 PM	#12
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Coming from and living in Michigan my whole life, you have to understand that seeing rust free sheet metal gives me goosebumps (the good kind). The earliest model year vehicle you are going to find in just about any Michigan salvage yard is around 1990 (complete with rust up to the door handles) and most will not let you roam around. I did not mind paying $2.00 to look around. I could have spent the whole day there but Arizona sun starts to get really hot on a bald head around 11:00 am This was much better than spending $20.00 for a movie and a bucket of pop corn in my opinion. I do agree that the Hollywood-ization (if that is even a word) has escalated the prices of a lot of things like salvage cars. There t-shirt prices ($25-$27) just like Gas Monkey Garage and Orange County Choppers are enough to cover every employees salary. However you want to look at it, there is a lot of classic American iron that can be saved from the crusher. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

08-07-2014, 10:51 PM	#13
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Did you see any of those guys from that TV show? __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-08-2014, 08:23 AM	#17
oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... Funny you west coast guys are complaining about prices considering the who world's prices are based on Cali/Arizona Poor locals __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

08-08-2014, 08:37 AM	#18
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... love to spend a day there, I am not a fan of the show, just tape it and fast forward to the end to see the finished product-can't stand the drama thanx 4 the pics



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IIGW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: phx az Posts: 325	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... i live about 10 minutes from there and used to work for the owner some time ago. i might even still have some 'hook-ups' there as well..

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mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: If you are ever in the Phoenix area... I used to go here a lot but now I dont think I'll go back. They have lost me as a customer they tend to treat you as stupid here or their prices can be way high also if you want something like a door panel they will try to make you buy the whole door. I've been burned here to many times just my experience. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer Last edited by mgkgmc; 08-08-2014 at 01:03 PM.

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08-08-2014, 02:38 PM	#25
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