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Solver · 10-14-2003, 10:52 PM

I got to spend the day in the junk yards!!
My wife thinks I'm crazy when I tell her I had a wonderful day.
Sun shinning ,crisp temps and new surprises around every corner.
I know some of you must know what I mean.
Came home with a pickup full of treasures (junk she calls it) I guess beauty is in the eye
Anyway here's some pics of my perfect day

Solver · 10-14-2003, 10:53 PM

door panels

dinnut · 10-14-2003, 10:54 PM

did u get the stuff cheap enuf?

Solver · 10-14-2003, 10:54 PM

got a 67 and a 69 fender
The 67 was even primered already

Solver · 10-14-2003, 10:57 PM

2 70 doors and a 69 and 67.the 67 door was already primered for me

Solver · 10-14-2003, 10:59 PM

fairly decent tailgate

Solver · 10-14-2003, 11:00 PM

And misc trim and parts

Solver · 10-14-2003, 11:00 PM

Jeez I love a good day in the junkyards!!!!

Hooter · 10-14-2003, 11:01 PM

ho! what a score on the doors! what do the options stickers on the glovebox have to say?

junkyardjohn · 10-14-2003, 11:29 PM

WHY DO THEY CALL THEM JUNKYARDS ANYWAY???

I LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS A TREASURE HUNTING MISSION

SWEET7T · 10-15-2003, 12:28 AM

I love the junkyards!!! I just got me a swaybar for $20.
Plus there is so much stuff to look at... and break/bend/tear

lukecp · 10-15-2003, 12:42 AM

Nice!!

I doubt i could find that much good stuff if i went to every yard in a 50 mile radius around here

A.P. · 10-15-2003, 03:26 AM

That is good stuff, I did not see any junk.

BadAssChevy502 · 10-15-2003, 03:54 AM

I wish we had "junkyards" here.......

VTKidder · 10-15-2003, 10:36 AM

Treasurehunting is the best

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-15-2003, 10:57 AM

Junkyarding is therapy!

Sounds like you had fun.

Jim

landon4421 · 10-15-2003, 11:00 AM

My wife thinks it is funny, every time I goto the junkyards I tell her I am going to the park to relax !

When we first got togeather, it took her 6 months to figure out what I was talking about !

There is nothing like a good day of relaxing parts shoping IMO

Slammed67 · 10-15-2003, 11:37 AM

From my experiences, don't trust anything "already in primer". Most likely it is hiding something.

Looks like you found some good stuff though!

busterwivell · 10-15-2003, 01:56 PM

I consider it a QUEST

casey · 10-15-2003, 05:16 PM

Love the junkyards, I use to jump the fence when I was a kid and just snoop around, never had any reason to buy anything back then, but you can imagine the treasures back in the late 60's, and to this day I still like combing the bone yards. gezz what does that say

Broken_down? · 10-15-2003, 05:30 PM

A small question. On my truck the drivers side door lock won't open with key. but lock works. othe side works with key. So here is my question. You gonna use any of them door locks?

--Broken_down?

PS. I love my new Signature

teeitup · 10-15-2003, 05:44 PM

I'm in HEAVEN those places!!!!!

hgs_notes · 10-15-2003, 06:43 PM

Solver,

I was in Windom, MN yesterday. Went to Windom Wrecking and found something that bothered me. About a 71 with more options than I'd ever seen close up. It had AC, PS, dual tanks, under bed tool box, camper wiring, heavy duty springs, factory rear slider, tilt steering and full gages, but forgot to check for a tach. The problem was that the tilt was replaced with non tilt at some time, and the truck was in very poor condition. He said he had the complete AC set up, but the moter and tranny were pulled and I think the compressor went with it. The inside AC vents were gone. The tool box was there and in desent shape, but the door was rusted pretty bad. The slider was there, latch broke. It seemed like anything I personally would have wanted was broke missing or just in poor condition.

The owner said he saved it from a crusher, but for what I'm not really sure.

BTW, he also had a Blazer ther, K-5. Very tough shape, but for some desparado out there, a labor of love and a big body work bill.

HG

*67Fleetsidedream* · 10-15-2003, 07:31 PM

I call it "JUNKIN". I love to go junkin......very therapeutic.....

junkyarddog1956 · 10-15-2003, 07:36 PM

junkyards are great ....like Christmas everyday ...lol...jyd

10-14-2003, 10:52 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I love junkyarding I got to spend the day in the junk yards!! My wife thinks I'm crazy when I tell her I had a wonderful day. Sun shinning ,crisp temps and new surprises around every corner. I know some of you must know what I mean. Came home with a pickup full of treasures (junk she calls it) I guess beauty is in the eye Anyway here's some pics of my perfect day Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 10:53 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	door panels Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 10:54 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	did u get the stuff cheap enuf? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-14-2003, 10:54 PM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	got a 67 and a 69 fender The 67 was even primered already Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 10:57 PM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	2 70 doors and a 69 and 67.the 67 door was already primered for me Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 10:59 PM	#6
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	fairly decent tailgate Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 11:00 PM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	And misc trim and parts Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2003, 11:01 PM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	ho! what a score on the doors! what do the options stickers on the glovebox have to say? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-14-2003, 11:29 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	WHY DO THEY CALL THEM JUNKYARDS ANYWAY??? I LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS A TREASURE HUNTING MISSION __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-15-2003, 12:28 AM	#11
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I love the junkyards!!! I just got me a swaybar for $20. Plus there is so much stuff to look at... and break/bend/tear __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

10-15-2003, 12:42 AM	#12
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Nice!! I doubt i could find that much good stuff if i went to every yard in a 50 mile radius around here __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-15-2003, 03:26 AM	#13
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	That is good stuff, I did not see any junk. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

10-15-2003, 03:54 AM	#14
BadAssChevy502 Yeh It's Fast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zwijndrecht ,The Netherlands ,Europe Posts: 143	junkyards I wish we had "junkyards" here....... __________________ (I'm sorry if the spelling isn't correct,i'm trying the best I can ) 1972 C20 3/4 Pickup Fleetside 502ci Th400 Click here to view pictures of my truck 1971 C20 3/4 Pickup Fleetside 350ci 3speed manual gearbox "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT" Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands Europe

10-15-2003, 10:36 AM	#15
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Treasurehunting is the best

10-15-2003, 10:57 AM	#16
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Junkyarding is therapy! Sounds like you had fun. Jim



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10-15-2003, 11:00 AM	#17
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	My wife thinks it is funny, every time I goto the junkyards I tell her I am going to the park to relax ! When we first got togeather, it took her 6 months to figure out what I was talking about ! There is nothing like a good day of relaxing parts shoping IMO __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-15-2003, 11:37 AM	#18
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	From my experiences, don't trust anything "already in primer". Most likely it is hiding something. Looks like you found some good stuff though! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-15-2003, 01:56 PM	#19
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I consider it a QUEST __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-15-2003, 05:16 PM	#20
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Love the junkyards, I use to jump the fence when I was a kid and just snoop around, never had any reason to buy anything back then, but you can imagine the treasures back in the late 60's, and to this day I still like combing the bone yards. gezz what does that say

10-15-2003, 05:44 PM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I'm in HEAVEN those places!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-15-2003, 06:43 PM	#23
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Solver, I was in Windom, MN yesterday. Went to Windom Wrecking and found something that bothered me. About a 71 with more options than I'd ever seen close up. It had AC, PS, dual tanks, under bed tool box, camper wiring, heavy duty springs, factory rear slider, tilt steering and full gages, but forgot to check for a tach. The problem was that the tilt was replaced with non tilt at some time, and the truck was in very poor condition. He said he had the complete AC set up, but the moter and tranny were pulled and I think the compressor went with it. The inside AC vents were gone. The tool box was there and in desent shape, but the door was rusted pretty bad. The slider was there, latch broke. It seemed like anything I personally would have wanted was broke missing or just in poor condition. The owner said he saved it from a crusher, but for what I'm not really sure. BTW, he also had a Blazer ther, K-5. Very tough shape, but for some desparado out there, a labor of love and a big body work bill. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-15-2003, 07:31 PM	#24
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I call it "JUNKIN". I love to go junkin......very therapeutic.....

10-15-2003, 07:36 PM	#25
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	junkyards are great ....like Christmas everyday ...lol...jyd

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