MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1774btcrew** · 06-04-2013, 04:43 PM

As many of you know I sell 73-87 Chevy/GMC parts for a living and spend much of my time at the wrecking yards. I find good things here and there but nothing like I found in the last 2 that's right 2 days! I must be living right. Here are a couple pictures. There is more stuff too. This is just the best.

Project82 · 06-04-2013, 04:55 PM

F**k'n B*tch'n Dude! Great finds! Where at may I ask???

Kris

**1774btcrew** · 06-04-2013, 05:17 PM

It was definitely a major score. I am really happy with it
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AntiGov · 06-04-2013, 05:35 PM

nice score.....I love a good treasure hunt....wish I had more time to do it....Ive gotten some good deals lately....and I always tip the worker at the counter

pontgta · 06-04-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

It was definitely a major score. I am really happy with it
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How much i have to ask...... I want one of those glide outs?????? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE.....

wraprail · 06-04-2013, 06:00 PM

I come across all that stuff at my (2) local pic-a-part yards and pass.
The fender emblems I see all the time. Lots of GMC stuff lately

3500, 2500 C30 crap is everywhere.
Those things are worth something?
Who would have thought/.

modernbeat · 06-04-2013, 06:50 PM

I need that "Sierra" dash emblem for my K25 and a spare tire mount for my C10 shortbed.

Low87 · 06-05-2013, 09:54 AM

That's cool!
I pull all the emblems I find too. The counter guy always asks me how much I get for them on ebay. Still can't convince him I just hang them up around the garage.

Coolest ones I've got are the grill GMC & fender badges from a 5500 early 60's dump truck.

**1774btcrew** · 06-05-2013, 10:47 AM

It is never a good idea to let the yard guys know you are selling stuff. The prices will go up. I have experienced it.
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Jeepwm69 · 06-05-2013, 10:56 AM

OK, I must admit I don't do a ton of work on my squarebody, but how does the swing out spare carrier work, and what years did it come on?

Katrina/10 · 06-05-2013, 01:34 PM

I never could get one of those glide outs to work very well.

anubisani · 06-05-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepwm69

ok, i must admit i don't do a ton of work on my squarebody, but how does the swing out spare carrier work, and what years did it come on?

i hv one on my truck now so i will like to know how to use it also ?

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AntiGov

nice score.....I love a good treasure hunt....wish I had more time to do it....Ive gotten some good deals lately....and I always tip the worker at the counter

I have been very happy with the parts I have found lately. The good thing in Phoenix is that once the temperature hits 100 degrees the competition for parts goes WAY down! There are very few of us committed enough(STUPID and maybe should be committed) to spend time in the wrecking yards in the summer where temps reach 130 degrees and up with radiant heat from all of the cars.

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by anubisani

i hv one on my truck now so i will like to know how to use it also ?

There is a pull lever(handle) on the right side. You pull down on it to release the tension on the carrier. Once the tension is released the carrier and tire are unhooked on the right side and the spare will slide out from under the truck on the carrier. I hope this information helps you.

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepwm69

OK, I must admit I don't do a ton of work on my squarebody, but how does the swing out spare carrier work, and what years did it come on?

I am not sure on the first year these came out but the first one I found was on a 1978 GMC and I have found them on trucks up to 1989. I posted the details on how they work as well.

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by modernbeat

I need that "Sierra" dash emblem for my K25 and a spare tire mount for my C10 shortbed.

If you are interested in purchasing the Sierra Dash emblem send me a PM and we can work out the details.

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

I come across all that stuff at my (2) local pic-a-part yards and pass.
The fender emblems I see all the time. Lots of GMC stuff lately

3500, 2500 C30 crap is everywhere.
Those things are worth something?
Who would have thought/.

Is there actually U pull it yards in Southern Nevada? Are you in the Vegas area or somewhere else?

wraprail · 06-08-2013, 08:17 AM

Southern Nevada Pic-A-Part
2 locations.
One in Henderson and a much larger location in North Las Vegas. Out by LVMS
Both are 100% paved and usually have at least one english speaking staff member on duty.

Pano · 06-08-2013, 07:03 PM

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Pano · 06-08-2013, 07:05 PM

Another bad thing about living in Massachusetts is you can't find old squares in a bone yard. At least none I am aware of. You guys out "west" are lucky.
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wraprail · 06-08-2013, 08:16 PM

Not so lucky when its 112+ outside (todays current temp.)
Parts & tools get a little toasty

anubisani · 06-08-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

There is a pull lever(handle) on the right side. You pull down on it to release the tension on the carrier. Once the tension is released the carrier and tire are unhooked on the right side and the spare will slide out from under the truck on the carrier. I hope this information helps you.

thanks I tried it today, gonna load my spare on there tommorow

**1774btcrew** · 06-08-2013, 09:10 PM

Glad I could help!
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*JCampbell* · 06-10-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

It is never a good idea to let the yard guys know you are selling stuff. The prices will go up. I have experienced it.
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Yep. Me, too.

I used to get the "good guy" price at one PnP until the Owner caught wind of what I was doing.

Jeepwm69 · 06-11-2013, 03:48 PM

Mine has the threaded post that you unscrew and the spare rack drops down. It's real fun trying to do that since the threads are always covered in road crap.

06-04-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and GMC As many of you know I sell 73-87 Chevy/GMC parts for a living and spend much of my time at the wrecking yards. I find good things here and there but nothing like I found in the last 2 that's right 2 days! I must be living right. Here are a couple pictures. There is more stuff too. This is just the best. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

06-04-2013, 04:55 PM	#2
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and F*k'n Btch'n Dude! Great finds! Where at may I ask??? Kris __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

06-04-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and It was definitely a major score. I am really happy with it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

06-04-2013, 05:35 PM	#4
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,220	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and nice score.....I love a good treasure hunt....wish I had more time to do it....Ive gotten some good deals lately....and I always tip the worker at the counter __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

06-04-2013, 06:00 PM	#6
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and I come across all that stuff at my (2) local pic-a-part yards and pass. The fender emblems I see all the time. Lots of GMC stuff lately 3500, 2500 C30 crap is everywhere. Those things are worth something? Who would have thought/. __________________

06-04-2013, 06:50 PM	#7
modernbeat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 39	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and I need that "Sierra" dash emblem for my K25 and a spare tire mount for my C10 shortbed.

06-05-2013, 09:54 AM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and That's cool! I pull all the emblems I find too. The counter guy always asks me how much I get for them on ebay. Still can't convince him I just hang them up around the garage. Coolest ones I've got are the grill GMC & fender badges from a 5500 early 60's dump truck. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-05-2013, 10:47 AM	#9
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and It is never a good idea to let the yard guys know you are selling stuff. The prices will go up. I have experienced it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

06-05-2013, 10:56 AM	#10
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and OK, I must admit I don't do a ton of work on my squarebody, but how does the swing out spare carrier work, and what years did it come on?

06-05-2013, 01:34 PM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and I never could get one of those glide outs to work very well. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

06-08-2013, 08:17 AM	#18
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Southern Nevada Pic-A-Part 2 locations. One in Henderson and a much larger location in North Las Vegas. Out by LVMS Both are 100% paved and usually have at least one english speaking staff member on duty. __________________

06-08-2013, 07:03 PM	#19
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2013, 07:05 PM	#20
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Another bad thing about living in Massachusetts is you can't find old squares in a bone yard. At least none I am aware of. You guys out "west" are lucky. Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#21
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Not so lucky when its 112+ outside (todays current temp.) Parts & tools get a little toasty __________________

06-08-2013, 09:10 PM	#23
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Glad I could help! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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06-11-2013, 03:48 PM	#25
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: MAJOR Scores from 2 days at the wrecking yards Glide out spare tire carriers and Mine has the threaded post that you unscrew and the spare rack drops down. It's real fun trying to do that since the threads are always covered in road crap.

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