[60sstuff]

Yes Jerry, you nailed it with that thread!

The late 70's and through the 80's I was walking away from tons of OEM parts in wrecking yards because I just couldn't carry all of it. I would zero in on the Rally Gauges, Wood Wheels, AM-FM Radios, 4 Spd. Consoles, Aluminum Drums and leave behind standard steering wheels, mint door panels, seats, outside trim, rally wheels, posi rear ends. I would fill my pockets with OEM screws, bolts, nuts, clips for free. It's sick what I didn't go back for.
I would come home with truck loads, clean the parts, take photos, develope the film and make phone calls all over the country to send the photos to interested customers via US mail.
I miss all of what you mention, but especially the RUSH of walking up to a complete early GTO that just came into a yard. What a blast!

PS - When the Hemmings showed up "first class" my wife knew to leave me alone for hours.