Trip to a local junkyard - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont406 · 07-01-2008, 07:52 PM

I was off today so I went to a local junkyard. I took my c10. It was over 100 degrees out and I find out that freeway, heat and 4.10 gears dont mix. I had to turn around and get mine 4runner. My truck was running a little hot on the freeway 250 degrees at 3500 rpm. Anyway here are some pics. I saw a nice 68? with no rust. Drivetrain and everything were intact. Next one I saw was a 69-70? That one was rusted. I saw couple holes in the floorboard so I think they retired it. I also took some over all pics of the yard and pics driving back. They are having half off sale tomorrow. Can someone tell me if that sliding window is factory? I might go back and get it. They want $17 for it. I also bought a nice driver outside door handle for $5. Enjoy the pics.

Pont406 · 07-01-2008, 07:53 PM

Some more pics...

Pont406 · 07-01-2008, 07:56 PM

some more pics... On the way back some hot chick passed me in the mustang, I could not get a pic of her. She was gone.

Pont406 · 07-01-2008, 08:00 PM

I took some pics of the valley on the way back...

thirdstreettito · 07-01-2008, 08:23 PM

What was that flatbed out front? The white one.

lowriden58 · 07-01-2008, 09:23 PM

man you guys got some nice junkyards! around here we gotta walk thru mud and muck

and the cars are sittin on the ground or on tires

**El Jay** · 07-01-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pont406

Can someone tell me if that sliding window is factory? I might go back and get it. They want $17 for it. driver outside door

I have a factory slider in my '72 GMC, option # A28.

Thanx for sharing the pics.

caminokid · 07-01-2008, 10:33 PM

The sliding window looks like the one I got...not factory.

sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2008, 01:01 AM

Pont406 Where is that junkyard located ? I am visiting Orange County for awhile and would like to go check out that place. I feel for your 100 degree drive I drove from Central Cali to OC two weeks ago during the heat wave with my 5 yr old son. It was 102 I believe no A/C vinyl seat and alot of water and Gatorade and 5 hrs later we made it there. but she drove like a champ !!!

Pont406 · 07-02-2008, 01:35 AM

sleepertruck72,
It's in sun valley. Here is a flyer.

sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2008, 01:53 AM

Thanks ! I hope I can find some good stuff here in Anaheim or Stanton

1969stepside · 07-02-2008, 02:59 AM

hey see if they want to sell...
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70GMCer · 07-02-2008, 07:16 AM

20 years back, I used to always go the one in Sun Valley. There were a lot of yards along San Fernando Ave. there. I lived in Sherman Oaks in the valley. Then moved back east. Sure miss those yards.....nothing but rust free gold......

Oh, I remember the heat also.....

MrGoodpliers · 07-02-2008, 07:58 AM

I would be interested in ...

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72BlckButy · 07-02-2008, 08:14 AM

Looks like a great weekend to hit the local yard...

**John Fabris** · 07-02-2008, 11:30 AM

That suburban is a 67 and if you go back there, you should get the ignition bezel and the spacer behind the dash as that is a one year item and very hard to find!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2008, 06:03 PM

You cali guys are spoiled BIG TIME.
On a side note... this is not a for sale thread, so lets not ask him to go get parts for you. If you need to ask for parts, you need to be a subscribing member. Private Message sales are against the rules too, keep that in mind.

long69 · 07-02-2008, 06:28 PM

watch out for the cops on topanga going down hill....... but you must know that.

Chevyman680063 · 07-02-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lowriden58

man you guys got some nice junkyards! around here we gotta walk thru mud and muck

and the cars are sittin on the ground or on tires

That's how my local junkyard is too. If I was in control of the junkyard I would get all the cars and trucks organized so that the same make and models are together. The ground needs to be leveled out at the junkyard too, kinda hard trying to get something off a vehicle that's sitting on a steep, muddy hill.

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2008, 10:38 PM

Both kinds of yards have there advantages.
Generally, the ones that are semi-organized, or not at all organized, that you have to roll in the mud, or thorny bushes, tend to hold onto there vehicles longer, and if something is in the brush, it oesn't get stripped as quick, which mean, there's still stuff on it when you need it.
Generally cheaper too.
Personally, I hate having to pay to just go in and look around. Generally, the nice neat ones are more expensive, and you have to pay to window shop.

Pont406 · 07-02-2008, 10:47 PM

We had a lot more junkyards around here. Because of tree hugers very few left. Here in Los Angeles they have to drain all oils, antifreeze, freon, gas and so on... It's not worse it anymore. Pick a parts they make most of the money recycling metal. Epa and tree hugers sux.

sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2008, 11:01 PM

Well I am going to visit the Stanton and Anaheim yards tomorrow, The Sun Valley yard will wait until I am going back to the Central Valley as it will be on the way home. I hope I score some goodies

AllenKarber · 07-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowriden58

man you guys got some nice junkyards! around here we gotta walk thru mud and muck

and the cars are sittin on the ground or on tires

Come on man! That's part of the fun! At our local junkyard, you have to be on the lookout for snakes and lord knows what else! You never know what or who will be lurking out in the yard!

IvelDesigns · 07-03-2008, 12:32 AM

man, that burb looks to be in really good shape. you'd never find something that rust free in a yard around here.

think you could buy it and put it in a USPS box for me?

sleepertruck72 · 07-03-2008, 12:05 PM

well I went to the Anaheim yard and found no 67-72 trucks. Then I go to the Stanton yard and the parking was full. I was told to park across the street but I was going to pay another $2 to waste time again. I guess I will be visiting Sun Valley soon. At least I saw the pics of these trucks for sure. They wont tell you over the phone if they have one or not. 40 miles of good ol L.A. traffic to Sun Valley is where I gota go

07-01-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Trip to a local junkyard I was off today so I went to a local junkyard. I took my c10. It was over 100 degrees out and I find out that freeway, heat and 4.10 gears dont mix. I had to turn around and get mine 4runner. My truck was running a little hot on the freeway 250 degrees at 3500 rpm. Anyway here are some pics. I saw a nice 68? with no rust. Drivetrain and everything were intact. Next one I saw was a 69-70? That one was rusted. I saw couple holes in the floorboard so I think they retired it. I also took some over all pics of the yard and pics driving back. They are having half off sale tomorrow. Can someone tell me if that sliding window is factory? I might go back and get it. They want $17 for it. I also bought a nice driver outside door handle for $5. Enjoy the pics. Attached Images

07-01-2008, 07:53 PM	#2
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Some more pics... Attached Images

07-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Trip to a local junkyard some more pics... On the way back some hot chick passed me in the mustang, I could not get a pic of her. She was gone. Attached Images

07-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#4
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Trip to a local junkyard I took some pics of the valley on the way back... Attached Images

07-01-2008, 08:23 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Trip to a local junkyard What was that flatbed out front? The white one. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Trip to a local junkyard man you guys got some nice junkyards! around here we gotta walk thru mud and muck and the cars are sittin on the ground or on tires __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

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caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Trip to a local junkyard The sliding window looks like the one I got...not factory. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-02-2008, 01:01 AM	#9
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Pont406 Where is that junkyard located ? I am visiting Orange County for awhile and would like to go check out that place. I feel for your 100 degree drive I drove from Central Cali to OC two weeks ago during the heat wave with my 5 yr old son. It was 102 I believe no A/C vinyl seat and alot of water and Gatorade and 5 hrs later we made it there. but she drove like a champ !!! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-02-2008, 01:35 AM	#10
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Trip to a local junkyard sleepertruck72, It's in sun valley. Here is a flyer. Attached Images

07-02-2008, 01:53 AM	#11
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Thanks ! I hope I can find some good stuff here in Anaheim or Stanton __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-02-2008, 02:59 AM	#12
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07-02-2008, 07:16 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Trip to a local junkyard 20 years back, I used to always go the one in Sun Valley. There were a lot of yards along San Fernando Ave. there. I lived in Sherman Oaks in the valley. Then moved back east. Sure miss those yards.....nothing but rust free gold...... Oh, I remember the heat also..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 07-02-2008 at 07:18 AM.

07-02-2008, 08:14 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Looks like a great weekend to hit the local yard... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-02-2008, 11:30 AM	#16
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Trip to a local junkyard That suburban is a 67 and if you go back there, you should get the ignition bezel and the spacer behind the dash as that is a one year item and very hard to find!!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

07-02-2008, 06:03 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trip to a local junkyard You cali guys are spoiled BIG TIME. On a side note... this is not a for sale thread, so lets not ask him to go get parts for you. If you need to ask for parts, you need to be a subscribing member. Private Message sales are against the rules too, keep that in mind.



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07-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#18
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: Trip to a local junkyard watch out for the cops on topanga going down hill....... but you must know that.

07-02-2008, 10:38 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Both kinds of yards have there advantages. Generally, the ones that are semi-organized, or not at all organized, that you have to roll in the mud, or thorny bushes, tend to hold onto there vehicles longer, and if something is in the brush, it oesn't get stripped as quick, which mean, there's still stuff on it when you need it. Generally cheaper too. Personally, I hate having to pay to just go in and look around. Generally, the nice neat ones are more expensive, and you have to pay to window shop.

07-02-2008, 10:47 PM	#21
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Trip to a local junkyard We had a lot more junkyards around here. Because of tree hugers very few left. Here in Los Angeles they have to drain all oils, antifreeze, freon, gas and so on... It's not worse it anymore. Pick a parts they make most of the money recycling metal. Epa and tree hugers sux.

07-02-2008, 11:01 PM	#22
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Trip to a local junkyard Well I am going to visit the Stanton and Anaheim yards tomorrow, The Sun Valley yard will wait until I am going back to the Central Valley as it will be on the way home. I hope I score some goodies __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-03-2008, 12:32 AM	#24
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Trip to a local junkyard man, that burb looks to be in really good shape. you'd never find something that rust free in a yard around here. think you could buy it and put it in a USPS box for me? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

07-03-2008, 12:05 PM	#25
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Trip to a local junkyard well I went to the Anaheim yard and found no 67-72 trucks. Then I go to the Stanton yard and the parking was full. I was told to park across the street but I was going to pay another $2 to waste time again. I guess I will be visiting Sun Valley soon. At least I saw the pics of these trucks for sure. They wont tell you over the phone if they have one or not. 40 miles of good ol L.A. traffic to Sun Valley is where I gota go __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

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