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So PNP has their 50 percent off sales during big holidays and being a member we get it one day before non-members this long weekend. I didn't really need anything but I figured killing a few hours would be okay since the sun is shining and working up an appetite for tonight would be appropriate.
Three bumps and three dents to choose from.... lo and behold one of bumps is a 67 that suffered fire damage but has an all metal grill with only a shallow dent on one of the headlight doors... the rest is straight as an arrow. I spent some time pirating those plastic screw inserts and usable screws... $18! Also found an OEM cargo net for my PT Cruiser for $5.
I wish I was able to be in the junkyard, or out in my yard today. I've been at work since 630 this morning and still have a couple hours left to go. But I'm looking forward to that hot plate waiting for me!
Btw, the young guy behind the counter was none the wiser that he could have charged me more... per turn signal assembly, per headlight bucket assembly, and the upper panel. C'est l'vie. Luckily he was just a cash register jockey... one chick a while ago would have nickel and dimed it... she wanted to charge me for the rubber brake hoses I had cut to remove the calipers! Idiot. I had to get out of line to remove them....
I left the gravel shield cuz it was bent and trapped by the 78/79 bumper installed on the 67. I prolly could have repaired it but I figured if I needed one just to buy one... now that I have access to my catalogs, a 67-69 is like $150 thru LMC Truck. Oh well.
.. I'll add this to the 70 and 73-77 shells I already have.
Btw, the young guy behind the counter was none the wiser that he could have charged me more... per turn signal assembly, per headlight bucket assembly, and the upper panel. C'est l'vie. Luckily he was just a cash register jockey... one chick a while ago would have nickel and dimed it... she wanted to charge me for the rubber brake hoses I had cut to remove the calipers! Idiot. I had to get out of line to remove them....
I left the gravel shield cuz it was bent and trapped by the 78/79 bumper installed on the 67. I prolly could have repaired it but I figured if I needed one just to buy one... now that I have access to my catalogs, a 67-69 is like $150 thru LMC Truck. Oh well.
.. I'll add this to the 70 and 73-77 shells I already have.
So, you got the whole grill for $18????? Man HIO, you truly have been blessed.
So, you got the whole grill for $18????? Man HIO, you truly have been blessed.
Yuuup... same yard that has given up a set of Bump bucket seats and brackets ($80) , a nearly flaw free Dentside grill shell with inserts ($36), and a 78-79 "sport" steering wheel ($15).
It's my fav yard because it's located outside the densely populated metro area so there are fewer "swingin' dicks" to compete with....!
Good, inexpensive, scores! The way I look at it, it's up to the wrecking yard owner/person behind the counters responsibility to know what they have and what it's worth.
In the early 2000s, I found the Daytona 31-spline Traction-Lok N-case 9-inch 3rd member that's currently under my truck. I gave $75.00 dollars for it. It would have easily been worth/sold for $350-$400 dollars, as-is. They didn't know what it was and I didn't tell them --again, THEIR responsibility to know.
A few months later, I was at a shop that specialized in 4WDs (mainly Ford 4WD Dentsides). He had an exact Daytona 3rd member like I had just bought at that time. When I asked how much he wanted for it, he told me $600 dollars. I told him I didn't need it that bad and I had just picked one up for $75. I had bought another N-case 3rd member just prior to this (at another wrecking yard) for $100 bucks.
Good, inexpensive, scores! The way I look at it, it's up to the wrecking yard owner/person behind the counters responsibility to know what they have and what it's worth.
In the early 2000s, I found the Daytona 31-spline Traction-Lok N-case 9-inch 3rd member that's currently under my truck. I gave $75.00 dollars for it. It would have easily been worth/sold for $350-$400 dollars, as-is. They didn't know what it was and I didn't tell them --again, THEIR responsibility to know.
A few months later, I was at a shop that specialized in 4WDs (mainly Ford 4WD Dentsides). He had an exact Daytona 3rd member like I had just bought at that time. When I asked how much he wanted for it, he told me $600 dollars. I told him I didn't need it that bad and I had just picked one up for $75. I had bought another N-case 3rd member just prior to this (at another wrecking yard) for $100 bucks.
Totally! The check-out line isn't a line to confess anything!!! All the dude asked me was whether it was plastic or metal.
Totally! The check-out line isn't a line to confess anything!!! All the dude asked me was whether it was plastic or metal.
Ha ha, classic!
In my case, I figured the big fat "N" on the face of the 3rd members was the clue as to what they were. They either didn't notice them or, didn't know the significance as to their meaning. Either way, not my responsibility to educate them on what it is.
This Thanksgiving, I guess you can be thankful for cheap parts and wrecking yard personnel that doesn't know the average going market price for the things they're selling. More power to ya!
Yuuup... same yard that has given up a set of Bump bucket seats and brackets ($80) , a nearly flaw free Dentside grill shell with inserts ($36), and a 78-79 "sport" steering wheel ($15).
It's my fav yard because it's located outside the densely populated metro area so there are fewer "swingin' dicks" to compete with....!
That's awesome. BTW, I forgot to wish you a happy T-Day, so Happy Leftovers Day!!!
the only jy close to where i live never has half price day . however the guy that owns the place is pretty fair on his prices. as far as turkey day goes HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS. man i hope that Jerry Jones does not do anything to mess it up.
So now I know which one you were at! LOL We just got back from there. I wanted to hit it up one more time during half off sale. I saw they got a couple new trucks in so thought I'd go check them out. Saw the burnt one you got the grille from.
We got our steering column for Ol' Blue last month, out of the blue one on the end of the one aisle. Also robbed the ac unit out of it.
I almost go the bumper guards off the red one this time. They were there last time too, but I talked myself out of them again. They are pretty smashed up.
We are going to hit some of the yards in the Sacramento area tomorrow. Not looking for anything particular, just like to look and half price day is the best time to do that. Well, except for bumper guards, I really want a set of those.
So now I know which one you were at! LOL We just got back from there. I wanted to hit it up one more time during half off sale. I saw they got a couple new trucks in so thought I'd go check them out. Saw the burnt one you got the grille from.
We got our steering column for Ol' Blue last month, out of the blue one on the end of the one aisle. Also robbed the ac unit out of it.
I almost go the bumper guards off the red one this time. They were there last time too, but I talked myself out of them again. They are pretty smashed up.
We are going to hit some of the yards in the Sacramento area tomorrow. Not looking for anything particular, just like to look and half price day is the best time to do that. Well, except for bumper guards, I really want a set of those.
Aha! Welcome to the country club! Good yard, huh?!
I got a pair of NOS guards from NBC_Steve as a "thank you" for helping swap out his engine. A coupla years ago I picked a straight and perfectly patina'ed painted front bumper off a 67 F250 to put on my 70 whose chrome bumper went on the 71. The bumper guards are a nice touch. For the rear, I wanna make some steps profiled to fit the contour bumper awaiting installation...
I wanna do this lowered dually.... the rear fenders are 56-66 Chevy stepside fenders. I measured them up at a car/truck show last year and the bump contour and overall height are perfect.
Yes, it is a good yard. It has the most earlier trucks around.
You lucky dog on the NOS bumper guards. I really want a set for mine, I don't really care if they are in perfect shape. I want to paint them to match the bumper anyway. The ones on that red truck were just to banged up to try to straighten. I may put a ISO ad on FB one day. My thing is I don't want to pay over Pic n pull prices for a set. LOL
I like the dually. That is pretty cool looking. Make sure you share pics if you do one!!
.. same yard that has given up a set of Bump bucket seats and brackets ($80) , a nearly flaw free Dentside grill shell with inserts ($36), and a 78-79 "sport" steering wheel ($15). 
