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jonathan-m · 05-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Yesterday a man came into the small pharmacy that I work at and we began chatting it up about my '66 parked outside. This is an older man, probably in his 80's who I've seen many many times before, but never really had the chance to talk to. Well it turns out, his son had been real big into 60-66 chevy's before he'd passed away 10 years ago, and this man still had all of the old parts his son had collected over the years. He invited me out to have a look, so I went this morning. When I got there, we went walking around the property and began checking out what all he had scattered around. I found an old cab (with an unfortunately rotted out floor), a '66 hood, many stepside and front fenders, probably 10 good doors, including a set to a c-20, grills, gas tanks, and all sorts of other stuff. I had a lot of fun pulling this stuff out ( like I said, this man is in his 80's, so the property is really grown out), but after two hours I ended up with a really solid hood, 2 sets of front fenders, and an entire steering colomn with a nice wheel, all for a cool 30 bucks. He'd also offered all the doors for 30 bucks a piece, but I didn't snag any of those as most were not for 4-5-6 trucks. I may go back for those just for the hell of it though... you can never have to much of this stuff ( I tried explaining that to the family when I cam home with a truck full of parts this morning, but no one else seemed to agree with that

)

This fella also had a really bada$$ trailer made out of a long bed stepside that his son had made. He'd said his son was a metal worker, and it showed because that trailer looked like a real professional job. it was very nice. He offered that to me for 400, and I told him I'd think about it (I wasn't sure if I thought that was a good deal or not... but I'm thinking so )
Anyways, I think the coolest deal of the day was getting to chat it up with this old fella and his wife. They were both real nice people, and all though I see them regularly, I never get to actually talk to them. My favorite part of going out and hunting for stuff like this is all the nice people you meet ( oh, and the good deals are cool too

).

Jon

SCOTI · 05-23-2009, 02:28 PM

Cool lil' story w/a happy ending.

jmedero · 05-23-2009, 03:07 PM

were you at in the not so sunshine state? I am in Pensacola.

TimE · 05-23-2009, 04:19 PM

Nice story and a good find.

jonathan-m · 05-23-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmedero

were you at in the not so sunshine state? I am in Pensacola.

Down in Dade city, relatively close to tampa.

scotts62 · 05-23-2009, 08:09 PM

Cool! Looks like you found a really good deal!

naynay · 05-23-2009, 09:52 PM

i need a drivers side door in DFW..

**Corts60** · 05-23-2009, 09:54 PM

That's a sweet deal. I hope I run into that same old man around my parts.....

LinkbeltOE · 05-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Great story.......can you get me a hood too,lol.

05-23-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Today was a good day... Yesterday a man came into the small pharmacy that I work at and we began chatting it up about my '66 parked outside. This is an older man, probably in his 80's who I've seen many many times before, but never really had the chance to talk to. Well it turns out, his son had been real big into 60-66 chevy's before he'd passed away 10 years ago, and this man still had all of the old parts his son had collected over the years. He invited me out to have a look, so I went this morning. When I got there, we went walking around the property and began checking out what all he had scattered around. I found an old cab (with an unfortunately rotted out floor), a '66 hood, many stepside and front fenders, probably 10 good doors, including a set to a c-20, grills, gas tanks, and all sorts of other stuff. I had a lot of fun pulling this stuff out ( like I said, this man is in his 80's, so the property is really grown out), but after two hours I ended up with a really solid hood, 2 sets of front fenders, and an entire steering colomn with a nice wheel, all for a cool 30 bucks. He'd also offered all the doors for 30 bucks a piece, but I didn't snag any of those as most were not for 4-5-6 trucks. I may go back for those just for the hell of it though... you can never have to much of this stuff ( I tried explaining that to the family when I cam home with a truck full of parts this morning, but no one else seemed to agree with that ) This fella also had a really bada$$ trailer made out of a long bed stepside that his son had made. He'd said his son was a metal worker, and it showed because that trailer looked like a real professional job. it was very nice. He offered that to me for 400, and I told him I'd think about it (I wasn't sure if I thought that was a good deal or not... but I'm thinking so ) Anyways, I think the coolest deal of the day was getting to chat it up with this old fella and his wife. They were both real nice people, and all though I see them regularly, I never get to actually talk to them. My favorite part of going out and hunting for stuff like this is all the nice people you meet ( oh, and the good deals are cool too ). Jon __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

05-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: Today was a good day... Cool lil' story w/a happy ending. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-23-2009, 03:07 PM	#3
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Today was a good day... were you at in the not so sunshine state? I am in Pensacola.

05-23-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Today was a good day... Nice story and a good find. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

05-23-2009, 08:09 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Today was a good day... Cool! Looks like you found a really good deal! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-23-2009, 09:52 PM	#7
naynay Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 80	Re: Today was a good day... i need a drivers side door in DFW..

05-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Today was a good day... That's a sweet deal. I hope I run into that same old man around my parts..... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

05-23-2009, 11:37 PM	#9
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Today was a good day... Great story.......can you get me a hood too,lol.



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