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Bob Moore · 09-30-2006, 02:40 PM

Went to several "junk yards" this week that I have not been to for at least 6 months. Two of them are no longer "JYs" One was bought by an out of state corporation that owns 6 other yards. They used to have vehicles grouped by type, etc. All the full size Chevy trucks and vans were together from 50's to 90's. They had a good selection of 67-72 PU's - probably 5 to 7 - at all times along with numerous 73 - 87.

Now the vehicles are all intermingled - Ford, Buick, Mazda, Chev Corsica, GMC van, etc. I walked about 10 blocks to see 2 67-72 hulks. I don't recall seeing any vans and only 3 73+ PU's.

Another yard has finally installed a computer and crushed all old PU's. Used to have up to 10 trucks - now they had 3.

I know they have to make money but "DARN" how can we have fun without old trucks. A fellow will have to start his own part out business to get good iron. Unfortunetly I don't have the room or the neighbor to do that.

I want the good ol' days back.

Sorry for the rant - Bob

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2006, 06:53 PM

Luckily the guy that runs the yard two miles down the road from me likes the old trucks so he saves them all. I went down yesterday and removed a coil spring rear crossmember and associated parts. He has 6 or 7 1/2 and 3/4 tons in different years, one with a V-6 in it and 2 C30's. One cab has a nice set of red seat belts and visors in it that I am going to get for the '70 I'm working on now....

LockDoc

**special-K** · 09-30-2006, 11:57 PM

If they save them and let others crush,everyone will have to go to the guy that didn`t crush.I know a yard that tells that to the mobile crusher when they offer their sevices.

Americanrider · 10-01-2006, 01:57 AM

Which ones did you hit? Last month I went out to Meridian Auto wrecking and they where laying new gravel and had everything grouped by make. Give me a hollar next time you head out, I love treasure hunting JY's (as long as it's not during a Seahawks game day)

Bob Moore · 10-01-2006, 12:47 PM

Boone - Meridian was the one I was ranting about. The other was over in Bremerton. South Hill is still good. It's small enough that you can get around easily and he still had some trucks.

Americanrider · 10-01-2006, 03:52 PM

At least they still let you behhind the fence.... A-1 near me in Spanaway will not let you roam without an escort.

Bob Moore · 10-01-2006, 06:34 PM

Boone - A-1 has not let people in for over 10 years. I assume you are talking about the yard that use to be All Auto Wrecking on Hwy 7.

Americanrider · 10-03-2006, 12:51 AM

Yea thats the one...

09-30-2006, 02:40 PM	#1
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Changes Went to several "junk yards" this week that I have not been to for at least 6 months. Two of them are no longer "JYs" One was bought by an out of state corporation that owns 6 other yards. They used to have vehicles grouped by type, etc. All the full size Chevy trucks and vans were together from 50's to 90's. They had a good selection of 67-72 PU's - probably 5 to 7 - at all times along with numerous 73 - 87. Now the vehicles are all intermingled - Ford, Buick, Mazda, Chev Corsica, GMC van, etc. I walked about 10 blocks to see 2 67-72 hulks. I don't recall seeing any vans and only 3 73+ PU's. Another yard has finally installed a computer and crushed all old PU's. Used to have up to 10 trucks - now they had 3. I know they have to make money but "DARN" how can we have fun without old trucks. A fellow will have to start his own part out business to get good iron. Unfortunetly I don't have the room or the neighbor to do that. I want the good ol' days back. Sorry for the rant - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

09-30-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Changes Luckily the guy that runs the yard two miles down the road from me likes the old trucks so he saves them all. I went down yesterday and removed a coil spring rear crossmember and associated parts. He has 6 or 7 1/2 and 3/4 tons in different years, one with a V-6 in it and 2 C30's. One cab has a nice set of red seat belts and visors in it that I am going to get for the '70 I'm working on now.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-30-2006, 11:57 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Changes If they save them and let others crush,everyone will have to go to the guy that didn`t crush.I know a yard that tells that to the mobile crusher when they offer their sevices. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2006, 01:57 AM	#4
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Changes Which ones did you hit? Last month I went out to Meridian Auto wrecking and they where laying new gravel and had everything grouped by make. Give me a hollar next time you head out, I love treasure hunting JY's (as long as it's not during a Seahawks game day) Last edited by Americanrider; 10-01-2006 at 01:57 AM.

10-01-2006, 12:47 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Changes Boone - Meridian was the one I was ranting about. The other was over in Bremerton. South Hill is still good. It's small enough that you can get around easily and he still had some trucks. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

10-01-2006, 03:52 PM	#6
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Changes At least they still let you behhind the fence.... A-1 near me in Spanaway will not let you roam without an escort.

10-01-2006, 06:34 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Changes Boone - A-1 has not let people in for over 10 years. I assume you are talking about the yard that use to be All Auto Wrecking on Hwy 7. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

10-03-2006, 12:51 AM	#8
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Changes Yea thats the one...



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