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71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-17-2013, 06:52 PM

Hey guys, i'm so pumped. I got possibly the best junkyard find to date. haha. The junkyard owner gave me a call and told me he got an old 1972 chevy motorhome in. The thing was loaded, Tilt, tach, bucket seats that were perfect, AM/FM, shoulder belts, AC, 4 row radiator, perfect grill, doors, bumper, fenders, and a ton of other misc parts.

I feel like I just robbed a train. Haha

Steve Cole · 07-17-2013, 06:57 PM

Awesome find 71! Congrats on a good score, you hit the mother load!

Now,... Dibs on the tach and seats!
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big mike71 · 07-17-2013, 07:00 PM

Damn that's a good deal, I'll give you that for the buckets.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-17-2013, 07:15 PM

Nice score! Did you wear your bandana?

tlcrz1972 · 07-17-2013, 07:17 PM

I would have bought the whole truck.

71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-17-2013, 07:39 PM

it weighed way too much, motor was blown and the tranny was weak haha. plus the cab itself had a hole cut out for an entrance into the camper.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-17-2013, 07:48 PM

Must see the loot! Keeps our drive for ultimate finds alive. Great find! Trevor

71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-17-2013, 08:33 PM

Ask and you shall receive! I have not cleaned anything yet either.

Only damage to the seats.. a piece of vinyl missing.

yuccales · 07-17-2013, 08:38 PM

Great score!

72 K20 · 07-17-2013, 11:29 PM

It looks like the front bumper , grille and surround are in good shape too !!

VA72C10 · 07-17-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Awesome find 71! Congrats on a good score, you hit the mother load!

Now,... Dibs on the tach and seats!
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Let's not turn this into a wtb or inline thread as it'll get it locked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Damn that's a good deal, I'll give you that for the buckets.

I'm sure all of us would

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Steve Cole · 07-18-2013, 08:10 AM

My apoligies, I got caught up in the excitement!

**med.bronze** · 07-18-2013, 09:24 AM

Great score! If you didn't get the cab I sure hope you got the brackets/bracing underneath the floor for the buckets.
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**Joesjunk** · 07-18-2013, 11:58 AM

Nice find! Did you get any sheet metal? That cab can be fixed if its not a rusty one

In The Ten Ring · 07-18-2013, 12:11 PM

I would be tempted to restore and keep that thing!

flashed · 07-18-2013, 12:46 PM

That truck dont belong in a junkyard ,I would save it .

vegadesign · 07-18-2013, 01:40 PM

thats a killer find!

there was one on craigslist here for like $800 KINDA BUMMED I DIDNT HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT

LongBeachC10 · 07-18-2013, 02:41 PM

Sweet deal man....
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71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-18-2013, 04:01 PM

yeah.. I got alot of the sheet metal. basically everything but the corse suppor and the cab I took. The cab itself was stripped of everything. I even got some original black carpet and some original floormats! pretty cool stuff.

mitchell72 · 07-18-2013, 04:08 PM

wonder if the camper is available? just kidding

67ChevyRedneck · 07-18-2013, 04:09 PM

So you didn't want that sweet camper, huh?

Did you take a pic after you gutted it?

71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-18-2013, 04:21 PM

Nah, that camper was completely trashed haha.. The truck has now gone to the truck heaven in the pile.. :'(

I did find out why the truck was there though.. It was in an estate auction and it didn't sell, so the family scrapped it and split the money. Pretty sad that at some point, this truck was cherished by someone, and it ended up being destroyed.

**Ironhorse** · 07-18-2013, 04:38 PM

That is one fantastic score ! A LOT of nice goodies for a truck build. Is all the loot going into the same truck? I've never even come close to a score like that, LOL.

**Palf70Step** · 07-18-2013, 05:38 PM

That is a great score!!

71GeneralMotorsCorp · 07-18-2013, 07:14 PM

Probably not all the stuff i'm going to keep.. I may try to get a hold of a 69 Camaro shell.. If anyone has one that wants to trade.

haha joking. I'm still amazed everytime I walk into my parts room.. haha it just seems unreal.

07-17-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Huge junkyard score. Hey guys, i'm so pumped. I got possibly the best junkyard find to date. haha. The junkyard owner gave me a call and told me he got an old 1972 chevy motorhome in. The thing was loaded, Tilt, tach, bucket seats that were perfect, AM/FM, shoulder belts, AC, 4 row radiator, perfect grill, doors, bumper, fenders, and a ton of other misc parts. I feel like I just robbed a train. Haha __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds" Last edited by 71GeneralMotorsCorp; 07-18-2013 at 10:21 AM.

07-17-2013, 06:57 PM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: Huge junkyard score. Awesome find 71! Congrats on a good score, you hit the mother load! Now,... Dibs on the tach and seats! Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
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tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Huge junkyard score. I would have bought the whole truck.

07-17-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: Huge junkyard score. it weighed way too much, motor was blown and the tranny was weak haha. plus the cab itself had a hole cut out for an entrance into the camper. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

07-17-2013, 07:48 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,150	Re: Huge junkyard score. Must see the loot! Keeps our drive for ultimate finds alive. Great find! Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-17-2013, 08:33 PM	#8
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: Huge junkyard score. Ask and you shall receive! I have not cleaned anything yet either. Only damage to the seats.. a piece of vinyl missing. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

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yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,609	Re: Huge junkyard score. Great score!

07-17-2013, 11:29 PM	#10
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: Huge junkyard score. It looks like the front bumper , grille and surround are in good shape too !!

07-18-2013, 08:10 AM	#12
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: Huge junkyard score. My apoligies, I got caught up in the excitement!

07-18-2013, 09:24 AM	#13
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Huge junkyard score. Great score! If you didn't get the cab I sure hope you got the brackets/bracing underneath the floor for the buckets. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

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Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Huge junkyard score. Nice find! Did you get any sheet metal? That cab can be fixed if its not a rusty one __________________ 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

07-18-2013, 12:11 PM	#15
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Huge junkyard score. I would be tempted to restore and keep that thing!

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07-18-2013, 01:40 PM	#17
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: Huge junkyard score. thats a killer find! there was one on craigslist here for like $800 KINDA BUMMED I DIDNT HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

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LongBeachC10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Benito Tx Posts: 7	Re: Huge junkyard score. Sweet deal man.... Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2013, 04:01 PM	#19
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: Huge junkyard score. yeah.. I got alot of the sheet metal. basically everything but the corse suppor and the cab I took. The cab itself was stripped of everything. I even got some original black carpet and some original floormats! pretty cool stuff. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

07-18-2013, 04:08 PM	#20
mitchell72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fontana, Ca Posts: 228	Re: Huge junkyard score. wonder if the camper is available? just kidding

07-18-2013, 04:09 PM	#21
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07-18-2013, 04:21 PM	#22
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: Huge junkyard score. Nah, that camper was completely trashed haha.. The truck has now gone to the truck heaven in the pile.. :'( I did find out why the truck was there though.. It was in an estate auction and it didn't sell, so the family scrapped it and split the money. Pretty sad that at some point, this truck was cherished by someone, and it ended up being destroyed. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

07-18-2013, 04:38 PM	#23
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,080	Re: Huge junkyard score. That is one fantastic score ! A LOT of nice goodies for a truck build. Is all the loot going into the same truck? I've never even come close to a score like that, LOL. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

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07-18-2013, 07:14 PM	#25
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: Huge junkyard score. Probably not all the stuff i'm going to keep.. I may try to get a hold of a 69 Camaro shell.. If anyone has one that wants to trade. haha joking. I'm still amazed everytime I walk into my parts room.. haha it just seems unreal. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

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