Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mgkgmc · 01-15-2011, 06:53 PM

DVAP in Phoenix AZ this is my favorite junk yard they have a massive selection of all types of vehicles. They got to have about 30 Gm trucks here in various condition. In Az the vehicles are pretty much rust free good pickings. I figured I would share some pics with you guys of the 67-72 Gm trucks here but there are alot more than this. I guess also this yard also is going to have a upcoming Discovery Channel reality show about this place called Desert Car Kings. Here is a linkhttp://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/pr...-car-kings-wt/

mgkgmc · 01-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Here is more

oldblue1968chevy · 01-15-2011, 07:01 PM

I hate you A Z guys!

I bet every cab is solid! lol Lucky, and awesome on the TV show!

mgkgmc · 01-15-2011, 07:10 PM

The show starts Jan 26th at ten so make sure you watch it I know I will.

id_unavailable · 01-15-2011, 07:15 PM

Are they in Deer Valley?

Man those pics make me miss AZ (I grew up T 51ST ave and greenway). So next time you are on a freeway during rush hour take a pic for me so that I can be slapped back into reality.

mgkgmc · 01-15-2011, 07:21 PM

Yeah Deer Valley Auto Parts it is a Pick a Part for classics a cool place to spend hours walking around to see all the cars and trucks.http://dvap.com/ I works nights though so all the traffic is going the other way so I miss all of the traffic. I will take some pics of all the others stuck in it every morn.

Yezzi · 03-18-2011, 07:31 PM

Anyone going to the swap meet this weekend at Glendale Community College?

Beat68CST · 03-18-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yezzi

Anyone going to the swap meet this weekend at Glendale Community College?

Is it any good for truck parts?

TheSeeker · 03-18-2011, 08:05 PM

That place is nice, but it is expensive as far as parts yards go..its good cause its north valley though not down on 17th st and osbourne lol

Beat68CST · 03-18-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSeeker

That place is nice, but it is expensive as far as parts yards go..its good cause its north valley though not down on 17th st and osbourne lol

35th ave and Lower Buckeye is where it's at!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-18-2011, 09:43 PM

I saw the show and called them in the begining of February. I was asking for prices on a 68-9 buick skylark convertible. They want 4k for the basic turd condition I already have. No thanks.

Yezzi · 03-18-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Is it any good for truck parts?

Yes but go early 6am to 1pm

no moa · 03-18-2011, 10:12 PM

I wish someone with a ton of money would go down to places like that, and buy all the cabs and beds and bring them to the Northeast. they'd make a killing.

bobs409 · 03-19-2011, 07:15 AM

I never could understand junking a rust free antique vehicle but more importantly, parting one out! These vehicles are screaming for restorations but looks like they will just become more cars/trucks that will soon be gone forever.

**LEEVON** · 03-19-2011, 09:32 AM

I watched the show, an episode where they picked up a '66 chevelle SS and attempted to restore it. The old man agonized over the paint color and debated what would make it "worth more" and in the end they left the crappy mags, chrome junk in the engine bay and lot of other details untouched. They didn't really do justice to the car at all and I didn't find much of interest in the storyline. Half of the show was about a search for SS emblems which were supposedly impossible to find

unless you have GOOGLE and $20.

I commend them for being fellow car guys and having an awesome yard but seriously what is the criteria to get a show because I know 1000 better restorers...

TOTAL HACKS in that regard.

no moa · 03-19-2011, 10:36 AM

I think its more about trying to make an affordable "restore" than a Chip Foose overhaulin restore. I mean really, they don't make alot of money on them.

kcsa75 · 03-19-2011, 12:04 PM

The junkyard may be cool, but that show is pure torture.

pulltilbroke · 03-19-2011, 12:05 PM

I Sure could use that clean white 67 fender!

classicchev · 03-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Too bad that they have come to stacking up vehicles. Parts may be rust free, but at some point they are all going to be dented.

Up here, there are all types of yards. Some that stack, but a good portion that actually spread them out , but I guess there are yards that really do not give a crap about the old cars with real metal, that makes real good rebar.

kevmic28 · 03-29-2011, 11:43 PM

After watching the show, the term you cant polish a turd comes to mind. I know they dont show all the work being done but from what I have seen leaves a lot to be desired.

Truck Dr. · 03-30-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kevmic28

After watching the show, the term you cant polish a turd comes to mind. I know they don't show all the work being done but from what I have seen leaves a lot to be desired.

Man do I ever agree with that.

I hate that they use the term restoration, they are just freshening(or screwing) up a survivor vehicle which ever way you look at it.

What about the dingle berry that props a bumper against the lift, then knocks it over into that back glass for the Barracuda, why was the glass stored in the work area of the shop anyway ???

I just watch it for the Three Stooges effect, pretty comical I just wish Discovery would come to me for a reality series.....they have more cash than brains for some of their shows.

I love seeing the cars though.

Sons of Guns....Great Show....now that rocks....cool weapons....everyone loves shooting or blowing something up

Dave

dan42 · 03-30-2011, 12:36 AM

Yeah, these guys are not perfectionists to be sure, just a bunch of guys cobbling together old cars on a budget - like a lot of us. I know that how they do the cars isn't very extensive, but the fake drama and the cheesy plot lines are fairly entertaining. Plus, they aren't super greedy, they sell them fairly cheap. Kinda fun to watch.

71gmcburb · 03-30-2011, 01:03 AM

I love how these guys get thier facts right they did a 68 charger tonight and they try to say they were in constant production since the 60s. only problem is the quit building them in 78 and them restarted around 05... idiots

OCC also did the same thing when they built the Lincoln Mark LT bike. Jr stated that he "thought it was fitting that the first bike assembled in the new shop was for Lincoln's first truck" whitch is right if you ignore the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood...

hatred · 03-30-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

TOTAL HACKS in that regard.

This... Reminds me of the hacks working at West Coast Customs. Wouldnt let either of those shops work on a tricycle for me.

Jessechop · 03-30-2011, 07:11 AM

Yea last night I saw the 66 Chevelle episode. So let me get this right, you bought a 66 without opening the hood, then when you do it has a clean big block and holy crap its a 138, lol, yea ooooooooooookkkkkkkkkk

01-15-2011, 06:53 PM	#1
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show DVAP in Phoenix AZ this is my favorite junk yard they have a massive selection of all types of vehicles. They got to have about 30 Gm trucks here in various condition. In Az the vehicles are pretty much rust free good pickings. I figured I would share some pics with you guys of the 67-72 Gm trucks here but there are alot more than this. I guess also this yard also is going to have a upcoming Discovery Channel reality show about this place called Desert Car Kings. Here is a linkhttp://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/pr...-car-kings-wt/ Attached Images

01-15-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Here is more Attached Images

01-15-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I hate you A Z guys! I bet every cab is solid! lol Lucky, and awesome on the TV show! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-15-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show The show starts Jan 26th at ten so make sure you watch it I know I will.

01-15-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
id_unavailable Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macon, ga Posts: 102	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Are they in Deer Valley? Man those pics make me miss AZ (I grew up T 51ST ave and greenway). So next time you are on a freeway during rush hour take a pic for me so that I can be slapped back into reality. Last edited by id_unavailable; 01-15-2011 at 07:19 PM. Reason: I actually read the link

01-15-2011, 07:21 PM	#6
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Yeah Deer Valley Auto Parts it is a Pick a Part for classics a cool place to spend hours walking around to see all the cars and trucks.http://dvap.com/ I works nights though so all the traffic is going the other way so I miss all of the traffic. I will take some pics of all the others stuck in it every morn. Last edited by mgkgmc; 01-15-2011 at 08:12 PM.

03-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#7
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03-18-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show That place is nice, but it is expensive as far as parts yards go..its good cause its north valley though not down on 17th st and osbourne lol

03-18-2011, 09:43 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I saw the show and called them in the begining of February. I was asking for prices on a 68-9 buick skylark convertible. They want 4k for the basic turd condition I already have. No thanks. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 03-18-2011 at 09:43 PM.

03-18-2011, 10:12 PM	#13
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I wish someone with a ton of money would go down to places like that, and buy all the cabs and beds and bring them to the Northeast. they'd make a killing. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-19-2011, 07:15 AM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I never could understand junking a rust free antique vehicle but more importantly, parting one out! These vehicles are screaming for restorations but looks like they will just become more cars/trucks that will soon be gone forever. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 Last edited by bobs409; 03-19-2011 at 07:15 AM.

03-19-2011, 09:32 AM	#15
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I watched the show, an episode where they picked up a '66 chevelle SS and attempted to restore it. The old man agonized over the paint color and debated what would make it "worth more" and in the end they left the crappy mags, chrome junk in the engine bay and lot of other details untouched. They didn't really do justice to the car at all and I didn't find much of interest in the storyline. Half of the show was about a search for SS emblems which were supposedly impossible to find unless you have GOOGLE and $20. I commend them for being fellow car guys and having an awesome yard but seriously what is the criteria to get a show because I know 1000 better restorers... TOTAL HACKS in that regard. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-19-2011, 10:36 AM	#16
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I think its more about trying to make an affordable "restore" than a Chip Foose overhaulin restore. I mean really, they don't make alot of money on them. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-19-2011, 12:04 PM	#17
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show The junkyard may be cool, but that show is pure torture. __________________ 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.*

03-19-2011, 12:05 PM	#18
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03-19-2011, 12:13 PM	#19
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Too bad that they have come to stacking up vehicles. Parts may be rust free, but at some point they are all going to be dented. Up here, there are all types of yards. Some that stack, but a good portion that actually spread them out , but I guess there are yards that really do not give a crap about the old cars with real metal, that makes real good rebar. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

03-29-2011, 11:43 PM	#20
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show After watching the show, the term you cant polish a turd comes to mind. I know they dont show all the work being done but from what I have seen leaves a lot to be desired. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

03-30-2011, 12:36 AM	#22
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Yeah, these guys are not perfectionists to be sure, just a bunch of guys cobbling together old cars on a budget - like a lot of us. I know that how they do the cars isn't very extensive, but the fake drama and the cheesy plot lines are fairly entertaining. Plus, they aren't super greedy, they sell them fairly cheap. Kinda fun to watch. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-30-2011, 01:03 AM	#23
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show I love how these guys get thier facts right they did a 68 charger tonight and they try to say they were in constant production since the 60s. only problem is the quit building them in 78 and them restarted around 05... idiots OCC also did the same thing when they built the Lincoln Mark LT bike. Jr stated that he "thought it was fitting that the first bike assembled in the new shop was for Lincoln's first truck" whitch is right if you ignore the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood... __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

03-30-2011, 07:11 AM	#25
Jessechop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: maine Posts: 191	Re: Dvap junkyard in Phoenix AZ/Discovery Channel show Yea last night I saw the 66 Chevelle episode. So let me get this right, you bought a 66 without opening the hood, then when you do it has a clean big block and holy crap its a 138, lol, yea ooooooooooookkkkkkkkkk

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