[Steve Barcak]

For years, I have kept records of cars, equipment , wrecks etc when I would find them while exploring. Last dec, our Arizona Pontiac Power Group started actively exploring them further.
When I found this wreck, it was through binoculars at a fair distance. I spent considerable time trying to ID it that way. After some time, I was convinced it was a '58 Pontiac conv! What an unusual find. A few months back, we hiked down to locate it and document exactly what it was. Here are some pics-









Here is a 1956 Star Chief I also found a few years back.





the 316 and hyro still sits in the frame rails.



If anyone is interested in joining us, we have these exploritory hikes planned from time to time. We have also been discovering old mines and exploring them as well as sections of old, abandoned hiways. Most of the cars we have found have been from the mid 20s to the early 60s. About 3 dozen so far.
There is a detailed thread I started here if you want more info and pics. Lots of adventure here for the right people.

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669534

It's another reason for joining the Arizona Pontiac Power group. Our photo section has dozens of photos of the 7 adventures we have completed since December. Our next one is Thursday.

[Mr_GTO]

Cool.

[mzbk2l]

Look at 'em and weep, rust-belt guys! Those things have been sitting outside for decades and they're in better shape than some of the project cars I picked up in Michigan (other than the dents and dings).

Steve, I can't wait to join you on some of these expeditions this fall/winter.

[David Jones]

Around here the tin worm isn't as bad as it is up north but the big caliber boring beetle eats them.
I've run across old wrecks as I've been out and most of them are so shot up its unbelievable.

[Steve Barcak]

Here is a picture of an old abandoned hiway tunnel that was used as part of hwy 60 from 1921-1952. I found this many years back and it was quite a surprise.



We have found lots of cars/parts from the 20s and 30s









We have been going through several abandoned mines as well. neat stuff.







Every once in awhile, one of the group causes some issues and we have to lock 'em up for awhile....



Here is one of the roads we have traveled.




and the views are just breathtaking! This is Arizona

[455Grandville]

Subed; awesome stuff.

[David Holmberg]

That is one of the main reasons I've wanted to move to AZ for the past 20 years. I love the country, and the open area to explore just brings out the little kid in me.

Anyone want a house in Florida?

[geeteeohguy]

Thanks for posting, Steve. Our "group" has been going out into the desert in CA and NV for the past 20 plus years doing the same thing...I took my '67 GTO convertible up Goler Wash in the Panamint Valley in '90 up to Barker Ranch (where Charles Manson was caught)....the road is totally washed out now, 4x4 only. Each year, we try to make two trips to Nevada to explore ghost towns, mines, and 100 year old garbage dumps. We leave everything as found...the solitude, beauty, and appreciation of the sweat labor of the old timers is overwhelming. California locations are all shot up and vandalized, for the most part, but Nevada has a lot of neat old places, just gradually fading away due to nature, not to vandalism. It's refreshing. Last year, found a rear fender to a 1912 Model T Ford at an early site, and tons of stuff from the '10's thru the '60's as well, much of it still usable. If I could figure out how to post a pic or two, I sure would! Thanks for posting..it's a great hobby!!

[Engine-Ear]

Very exciting stuff...wish I lived near you because old highways and things really get me going.

[F ROCK]

Steves are some of the coolest threads!

[400 4spd.]

This one reminds me of the Sedona area. Beautiful! Later tonight I'll see if I can find and post some of the shots I have from Arizona.

[fiedlerh]

Surprised the scrap guys haven't made off with those cars. Around here if you put scrap metal outside it'll be gone in under an hour.

[mechanickeith]

Originally Posted by fiedlerh

Surprised the scrap guys haven't made off with those cars. Around here if you put scrap metal outside it'll be gone in under an hour.

Most of these wrecks took over an hour just to hike down into the canyon to get to them!!! Not accessable from the roadway!! You are talking about tin that has been down there since the 20's-30's.

[71GP76TA]

Cool fun stuff!

[Velox65]

That'd be a blast, I wish Oklahoma had stuff like that, if it does I haven't seen it.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by mzbk2l

Look at 'em and weep, rust-belt guys! Those things have been sitting outside for decades and they're in better shape than some of the project cars I picked up in Michigan (other than the dents and dings).

Steve, I can't wait to join you on some of these expeditions this fall/winter.

Aint that the truth. We have cars 5 years old that are rusty.

Wonderful pics Steve. Thanks !

[Steve Barcak]

It brings me pleasure to share these pics and glad many of you are enjoying them as well . Today was a nice day to work outside here in the Phoenix area as it is probably the last mild day with a high of about 75. We will not have weather this nice and mild now until November, 7 months away.
However, we do have milder weather in the higher portions of Arizona. If any of you are planning a trip here, try to visit in early April when we have Pontiac Heaven. there is plenty of time to explore things. Definately look us up.
Our next trip will be this Thursday. We'll continue to cover the areas we left off this last time. Plus, there are many abandoned cars and wrecks yet to visit up close.

[cuz68]

I would love to come also, but im to old. Very nice photos.

[mike nixon]

Great Pics. Like Matt that stuff turns my crank also.

MIke

[muscle_collector]

that is cool, the mines would be adventerous to say the least. how often do you encounter rattlers?