[ta6point6]

Saw this beauty surface rust but body straight

[importsmasher]

That's a damn shame.

[1965gp]

Unfortunately it looks like it’s in a yard where people that could use the parts won’t see them.

[Firedup6975]

What’s worse is the ones sitting in fields or next to a garage outside for years and years and the owner just won’t let them go for any price. at least if it’s a junk yard that’s open to the public there’s a chance someone will eventually rescue them.

[NBF823]

I've seen all kinds; ones in the yard that shouldn't be, ones as projects that should be in the yards, and about everything in between.

Seen some classic moves where people don't really know what's worth what; parting a WS-6 trans am to repair a firebird, even passing on the disc brake and beefy suspension. Stripping a fastback Montego for a formal roof that wasn't less rusty. It happens.

Rechroming pitted stuff gets crazy expensive. One must consider how many examples are out there. It's sad when any classic goes by the way side, but I'd personally pass on the example shown. Not because it's not worth it, just not my cup of tea, and man that's a lot of work.

I saw a nearly rust free shell from a 69 Charger once. My generation never sees second gen Chargers in yards up here. I shoulda grabbed that one. I'd probably progress slower than my Firebird though.

Kinda like pets. You want to save more them, but you know you can't. One or two is good, and a lot to handle for most people.

[ta6point6]

Yeah the good and bad thing with this yard is they have a lot of turnover and so cars only stay in yard 2-3weeks and so when it is gone they are gone. I did get the AM radio out of that 48 Chevy, that thing weighed about 6 pounds and that is exactly what it cost 6 dollars. I am almost tempted to go back and get the grill as a wall hanger. I don't know where they get all these cars but I would say 1/3 go straight to the crusher. There was a LS motor recently from a Pontiac GXP that I should have grabbed but no room (300 for entire block), I kick myself for not at least getting the heads. Here was another nice Cutlass Supreme with a very straight body a few months back.

[400 4spd.]

First picture is a tiger hiding in the grass. There are three of those in the field, you can make out the tail of another one in front of it. Second pic is a row of retractable hardtop Fords, a 58 and two 57s.

[2002Z4CSS]

I bought my GT-37 from a yard in N.C. I am currently working on the body and drivetrain.

[1965gp]

Very complete car- were the hood pins factory?

[68lemans462]

Originally Posted by ta6point6

Yeah the good and bad thing with this yard is they have a lot of turnover and so cars only stay in yard 2-3weeks and so when it is gone they are gone. I did get the AM radio out of that 48 Chevy, that thing weighed about 6 pounds and that is exactly what it cost 6 dollars. I am almost tempted to go back and get the grill as a wall hanger. I don't know where they get all these cars but I would say 1/3 go straight to the crusher. There was a LS motor recently from a Pontiac GXP that I should have grabbed but no room (300 for entire block), I kick myself for not at least getting the heads. Here was another nice Cutlass Supreme with a very straight body a few months back.

Which JYD is this? Colorado is a treasure trove for rust free parts! Not surprised to see cars like this....

[2002Z4CSS]

Originally Posted by 1965gp

Very complete car- were the hood pins factory?

Yes they where, on the GT-37 package.

[ta6point6]

Originally Posted by 68lemans462

Which JYD is this? Colorado is a treasure trove for rust free parts! Not surprised to see cars like this....

That is the kind of information that requires equal value in return. I kind of like to keep my honey hole j-yards quiet but if you have equal value to share I could tell you.

[68lemans462]

Originally Posted by ta6point6

That is the kind of information that requires equal value in return. I kind of like to keep my honey hole j-yards quiet but if you have equal value to share I could tell you.

I don't care that much... My days of hanging out at junkyards are over... I was just curious. Nevermind

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