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VWBeamer · 08-21-2011, 06:03 PM

I love the pictures...thanks!

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:04 PM

I have several videos but I can't seem to figure out how to upload them. Maybe the files are too big. I mostly took video of the 67-72 chevy/ GMCs. I guess I should have just stuck to pictures.

Keith

ChevLoRay · 08-21-2011, 06:04 PM

The first Pontiac (yellow) is a '66. Next one is a '63 Gran Prix. Then, and not in order, I saw '60 Pontiac wagons, and a sedan. The small wagon was a '61 Baby Buick. It became the Skylark, but what it was escapes me right now. Had an AMT model of one that I acquired. Studebakers, Packards, and the green '59 Chevy Biscayne is just like one that a good friend had. Well, it belonged to his folks. We did some serious running around in it before we went our separate ways.

CParnell · 08-21-2011, 06:05 PM

Where is this heaven on Earth?

redmonster · 08-21-2011, 06:06 PM

where is this yard at?

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r&r419

That white truck near the end looks like a short bed in the picture, also looks like a previous wood bed. What kind of shape is it in? Do you know what they want for just the bed? If not, can you give me the number or the name of the yard please? Thanks.

To tell you the truth I didn't really look at it too well. I was out there for about an hour and half taking photos around 4 in the afternoon. It was about 107 degrees that day. I had some time too kill while they were getting the parts for me. I was real salty afterwards.

I will most likely be going back on Thursday. I can check again.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

It's pretty rare to see a yard full of old cars any more. It's good to know that someone has an appreciation for the old stuff.

I've talked to one of the owners about their yard. He said it just started out as an overflow for some of the projects he had been working on. They have several thousand cars and trucks. The began nearly 20 years ago.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

That yard is great! They seem to have some desirable cars that are hard to come by. Are they for sale as a whole or only parts?

The "rarest" thing I recall seeing there was they had about 3 Zephers. I talked to one of the owners about the Zephers and he said they were that rare. He knows of one in Oklahoma that apparently is still in driving condition. Yes, they are both for sale as a whole and as parts. I have wanted to take some pictures of the inside of their office. The have some of the rare and nice parts hanging everywhere. They even have some NOS parts for various cars and trucks.

I am not affiliated with these owners or their yard. I just happen to like going there. I know it is something kinda special to find places like this.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

The first Pontiac (yellow) is a '66. Next one is a '63 Gran Prix. Then, and not in order, I saw '60 Pontiac wagons, and a sedan. The small wagon was a '61 Baby Buick. It became the Skylark, but what it was escapes me right now. Had an AMT model of one that I acquired. Studebakers, Packards, and the green '59 Chevy Biscayne is just like one that a good friend had. Well, it belonged to his folks. We did some serious running around in it before we went our separate ways.

Wow! I am impressed. I have literally hundreds more photos of this place. You wouldn't believe me if I told you but on that day I only walked around half of the permiter and took a "few" pictures of some of the cars. I didn't even bother to walk down the main section of the yard. They have them all grouped with make and model.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CParnell

Where is this heaven on Earth?

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmonster

where is this yard at?

The yard is just outside of Denton, Texas. It is located on the south-bound side of I-35 just north of Denton.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:32 PM

A few "older" pictures from previous trips.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:36 PM

"older" pics

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:40 PM

"older" pics

Keith

str8axle55 · 08-21-2011, 06:42 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Gives me hope, that they all haven`t been crushed. I plan on being out that way next year, would love to stop by. If you stop by again, take some 55 Chevy car pics for me, or any tri 5 pics.

kevmic28 · 08-21-2011, 06:44 PM

Any idea what they are asking for a pax fender for a 70 GMC? I need to head up there. I have driven by that place since I was a kid on our way to Kansas but have never stopped.

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:46 PM

more "old" pics

Keith

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevmic28

Any idea what they are asking for a pax fender for a 70 GMC? I need to head up there. I have driven by that place since I was a kid on our way to Kansas but have never stopped.

I wouldn't have a clue. Sending you a PM

Keith

**too much stuff** · 08-21-2011, 06:57 PM

Great pics! I could spend a weekend out there...

lil hoodlum · 08-21-2011, 06:59 PM

As a shameless plug for info on another thread of mine, does anyone know of some good resources for info on part numbers, colors used, and picture images of factory original stuff for our year trucks?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480612

Thanks. I appreciate any help or leads.

Keith

Sillyoldman · 08-21-2011, 07:10 PM

Moving to General Discussion. What a gold mine!

no moa · 08-21-2011, 07:10 PM

I really want to go to Texas and find a couple cabs.
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69heavychevy · 08-21-2011, 07:16 PM

Looks like i'll be planning a trip to denton lol. Here in the dallas area there isnt a yard that comes close to that collection. How's their prices though???

tr69c10 · 08-21-2011, 08:11 PM

Nice pics
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POPO1984 · 08-21-2011, 08:22 PM

Did you happen to notice if any of the 72 chevy trucks had good doors. I am looking for a good pair

68 IRON · 08-21-2011, 08:38 PM

Wow.......I'm speechless! I kept lookin' at your pics, backin' up and lookin' again. Late 30's to almost the present (that matters anyway)! Just WOW! Those trucks....ya I could spend a weekend, atleast, in that yard ( wife would be po'd...and she wouldn't get over it either

). That 70 Chevelle looks like someone drove up, parked, and left the keys inside...while its running! Man, what place....get the kids in the car! We're goin' to Denton!
Thanks for the pics.....I gotta look again!

08-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#26
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard I love the pictures...thanks!

08-21-2011, 06:04 PM	#27
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard I have several videos but I can't seem to figure out how to upload them. Maybe the files are too big. I mostly took video of the 67-72 chevy/ GMCs. I guess I should have just stuck to pictures. Keith Attached Images

08-21-2011, 06:04 PM	#28
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard The first Pontiac (yellow) is a '66. Next one is a '63 Gran Prix. Then, and not in order, I saw '60 Pontiac wagons, and a sedan. The small wagon was a '61 Baby Buick. It became the Skylark, but what it was escapes me right now. Had an AMT model of one that I acquired. Studebakers, Packards, and the green '59 Chevy Biscayne is just like one that a good friend had. Well, it belonged to his folks. We did some serious running around in it before we went our separate ways. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Where is this heaven on Earth? __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

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08-21-2011, 06:32 PM	#36
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard A few "older" pictures from previous trips. Keith Attached Images

08-21-2011, 06:36 PM	#37
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08-21-2011, 06:40 PM	#38
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08-21-2011, 06:42 PM	#39
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Great pics, thanks for sharing. Gives me hope, that they all haven`t been crushed. I plan on being out that way next year, would love to stop by. If you stop by again, take some 55 Chevy car pics for me, or any tri 5 pics. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

08-21-2011, 06:44 PM	#40
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Any idea what they are asking for a pax fender for a 70 GMC? I need to head up there. I have driven by that place since I was a kid on our way to Kansas but have never stopped. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

08-21-2011, 06:46 PM	#41
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard more "old" pics Keith Attached Images

08-21-2011, 06:57 PM	#43
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08-21-2011, 06:59 PM	#44
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard As a shameless plug for info on another thread of mine, does anyone know of some good resources for info on part numbers, colors used, and picture images of factory original stuff for our year trucks? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480612 Thanks. I appreciate any help or leads. Keith

08-21-2011, 07:10 PM	#45
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08-21-2011, 07:10 PM	#46
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08-21-2011, 07:16 PM	#47
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Looks like i'll be planning a trip to denton lol. Here in the dallas area there isnt a yard that comes close to that collection. How's their prices though???

08-21-2011, 08:11 PM	#48
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POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Did you happen to notice if any of the 72 chevy trucks had good doors. I am looking for a good pair __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

08-21-2011, 08:38 PM	#50
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: pics of recent trip to salvage yard Wow.......I'm speechless! I kept lookin' at your pics, backin' up and lookin' again. Late 30's to almost the present (that matters anyway)! Just WOW! Those trucks....ya I could spend a weekend, atleast, in that yard ( wife would be po'd...and she wouldn't get over it either). That 70 Chevelle looks like someone drove up, parked, and left the keys inside...while its running! Man, what place....get the kids in the car! We're goin' to Denton! Thanks for the pics.....I gotta look again!

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