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**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 11:13 AM

Went to the Decatur texas swap meet last weekend from northern MN. Typical -30s windchills here so its time to go!
3" of fresh snow to leave on...
Lost the alternator about an hour and a half into the trip and 10 miles from the nearest town. Fixed that in a parking lot and put on a new belt while I had it apart.
On the road again... until southern MN and northern Iowa where there was winter storm warnings. 32 degrees, rain/snow/freezing rain/slush etc...

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-27-2020, 11:18 AM

And........what did you drag home?

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 11:21 AM

Finally made it to joesjunk 2 hours behind schedule. He stored a pair of buddy bucket seats I bought from 72ironmike. Thanks to both of these guys and great to see more of your trucks joe.
First junkyard in OK. T-shirt weather on the first day, not so much the next day. Lots of squares there, not much for 67-72s

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

And........what did you drag home?

Patience...I am a slow typer.

Couple more pics.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-27-2020, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Patience...I am a slow typer.

Couple more pics.

Sorry....lol

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 11:32 AM

I thought about pulling the cab off the orange 72, but it had plenty of rust up high.
I did manage a 68 cab off craigslist and a 70 CST big block cab in Wichita falls. Both will need rust repair unfortunately, but still better than Minnesota stuff. Here is the final tally...

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 11:37 AM

2714 miles in a week. Went over a set of really rough railroad tracks and evidently lost some of my trailer wiring. (The car behind me REALLY let me know that) Tried to patch it up in the am, but looked to get involved so I managed to make it home without tail lights.
Hope you enjoyed another roadtrip with me.

**LockDoc** · 02-27-2020, 11:44 AM

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Good to see you made it home OK. How was the swap meet overall? It is supposed to be a pretty decent one for older stuff. I have been to Pate but have never made it to Decatur.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-27-2020, 11:45 AM

Nice finds.....

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2020, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Good to see you made it home OK. How was the swap meet overall? It is supposed to be a pretty decent one for older stuff. I have been to Pate but have never made it to Decatur.

LockDoc

It was pretty good. Quite a few empty spots this year.
I had your number handy thinking about the trailer lights heading into the evening. On sunday, the sun was shining and temps were good so I hit it hard for home.

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Nice finds.....

Thanks, Hope the wait was worth it. lol

**LockDoc** · 02-27-2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

It was pretty good. Quite a few empty spots this year.
I had your number handy thinking about the trailer lights heading into the evening. On sunday, the sun was shining and temps were good so I hit it hard for home.

Yep, any time you have a problem in Iowa don't hesitate to give me a call.

LockDoc

**dave6672** · 02-27-2020, 01:08 PM

I've been waiting for this!

CG · 02-27-2020, 01:49 PM

You must have a heck of a portable road trip tool box.

**MJN** · 02-27-2020, 04:19 PM

Nice haul! I've been getting ready for Spring Jefferson myself. If you're passing through near the Quad Cities or Dubuque on your next trek south let me know.

**specialtyretail** · 02-27-2020, 04:20 PM

That was quite a trip....

DennisP · 02-27-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

2714 miles in a week. Went over a set of really rough railroad tracks and evidently lost some of my trailer wiring. (The car behind me REALLY let me know that) Tried to patch it up in the am, but looked to get involved so I managed to make it home without tail lights.
Hope you enjoyed another roadtrip with me.

I love that old house!! All gnarly old trees and spooky looking.
Would love to swing a metal detector around there!

**Joesjunk** · 02-27-2020, 05:29 PM

As always, it was good to see you again. Glad you had a successful trip!

Myself · 02-27-2020, 07:23 PM

There is a small junkyard near me that is only open on Saturday and probably has fifteen to twenty 67-72 trucks. A couple are very straight and complete that he will only sell whole.

vics stuff · 02-28-2020, 02:14 AM

You guys make me jealous. I have a second home in Reno Nevada , where I plan on moving to in 3 years . Once I get my but down there , I will be making some of these type of trips.
Vic

BLAZERMAN · 02-28-2020, 02:06 PM

Glad you had a safe trip Eric, its always cool seeing your junkyard pics. I know a guy that has over 100 67 to 72s right about the Missouri Iowa line on I-29 , hes been hoarding for years.

The Wichita Kansas swap meet is coming up March 13th & 14th , I've been a couple times and its pretty good.

**LockDoc** · 02-28-2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Glad you had a safe trip Eric, its always cool seeing your junkyard pics. I know a guy that has over 100 67 to 72s right about the Missouri Iowa line on I-29 , hes been hoarding for years.

The Wichita Kansas swap meet is coming up March 13th & 14th , I've been a couple times and its pretty good.

Hey Rob,

Good to see you on the board....

Maybe those trucks have been under water with all the flooding?

LockDoc

**too much stuff** · 02-28-2020, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

You must have a heck of a portable road trip tool box.

Don't need too many tools to take these old trucks apart. I needed more tools I didn't have to change the belt and alternator on my 01!

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Originally Posted by MJN

Nice haul! I've been getting ready for Spring Jefferson myself. If you're passing through near the Quad Cities or Dubuque on your next trek south let me know.

Will do. I am debating Jefferson this spring also.

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

That was quite a trip....

Quite a fun trip...

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Originally Posted by DennisP

I love that old house!! All gnarly old trees and spooky looking.
Would love to swing a metal detector around there!

I always have to take pics of old buildings for my wife. Of course I like them too.

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

As always, it was good to see you again. Glad you had a successful trip!

Glad we got to hang out for a bit.

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Originally Posted by vics stuff

You guys make me jealous. I have a second home in Reno Nevada , where I plan on moving to in 3 years . Once I get my but down there , I will be making some of these type of trips.
Vic

These trips are NOT getting any easier to find stuff, but you have to try.

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Glad you had a safe trip Eric, its always cool seeing your junkyard pics. I know a guy that has over 100 67 to 72s right about the Missouri Iowa line on I-29 , hes been hoarding for years.
Good to hear from you rob. I may have to pick your brain before the next roadtrip.

The Wichita Kansas swap meet is coming up March 13th & 14th , I've been a couple times and its pretty good.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yep, any time you have a problem in Iowa don't hesitate to give me a call.

LockDoc

You are one of the people in my regular list of roadtrip numbers. I appreciate it too!

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Originally Posted by dave6672

I've been waiting for this!

Hope I didn't disappoint...

BLAZERMAN · 02-29-2020, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Hey Rob,

Good to see you on the board....

Maybe those trucks have been under water with all the flooding?

LockDoc

Thanks Leon, Im not sure if that area was affected by the flood or not. I know they did to the West. I drove to Shenandoah to pick up an anvil when I-29 was closed and ended up being a 10 hour drive.

02-27-2020, 11:13 AM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Yep, did another roadtrip! Went to the Decatur texas swap meet last weekend from northern MN. Typical -30s windchills here so its time to go! 3" of fresh snow to leave on... Lost the alternator about an hour and a half into the trip and 10 miles from the nearest town. Fixed that in a parking lot and put on a new belt while I had it apart. On the road again... until southern MN and northern Iowa where there was winter storm warnings. 32 degrees, rain/snow/freezing rain/slush etc... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2020, 11:18 AM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! And........what did you drag home? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-27-2020, 11:21 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! Finally made it to joesjunk 2 hours behind schedule. He stored a pair of buddy bucket seats I bought from 72ironmike. Thanks to both of these guys and great to see more of your trucks joe. First junkyard in OK. T-shirt weather on the first day, not so much the next day. Lots of squares there, not much for 67-72s Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2020, 11:32 AM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! I thought about pulling the cab off the orange 72, but it had plenty of rust up high. I did manage a 68 cab off craigslist and a 70 CST big block cab in Wichita falls. Both will need rust repair unfortunately, but still better than Minnesota stuff. Here is the final tally... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2020, 11:37 AM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! 2714 miles in a week. Went over a set of really rough railroad tracks and evidently lost some of my trailer wiring. (The car behind me REALLY let me know that) Tried to patch it up in the am, but looked to get involved so I managed to make it home without tail lights. Hope you enjoyed another roadtrip with me. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2020, 11:44 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,645	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! - Good to see you made it home OK. How was the swap meet overall? It is supposed to be a pretty decent one for older stuff. I have been to Pate but have never made it to Decatur. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-27-2020, 11:45 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! Nice finds..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-27-2020, 01:08 PM	#12
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,239	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! I've been waiting for this! __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

02-27-2020, 01:49 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! You must have a heck of a portable road trip tool box. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-27-2020, 04:19 PM	#14
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,045	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! Nice haul! I've been getting ready for Spring Jefferson myself. If you're passing through near the Quad Cities or Dubuque on your next trek south let me know. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-27-2020, 04:20 PM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! That was quite a trip.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

02-27-2020, 05:29 PM	#17
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! As always, it was good to see you again. Glad you had a successful trip! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-27-2020, 07:23 PM	#18
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! There is a small junkyard near me that is only open on Saturday and probably has fifteen to twenty 67-72 trucks. A couple are very straight and complete that he will only sell whole.

02-28-2020, 02:14 AM	#19
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 384	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! You guys make me jealous. I have a second home in Reno Nevada , where I plan on moving to in 3 years . Once I get my but down there , I will be making some of these type of trips. Vic

02-28-2020, 02:06 PM	#20
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Yep, did another roadtrip! Glad you had a safe trip Eric, its always cool seeing your junkyard pics. I know a guy that has over 100 67 to 72s right about the Missouri Iowa line on I-29 , hes been hoarding for years. The Wichita Kansas swap meet is coming up March 13th & 14th , I've been a couple times and its pretty good. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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