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found this old girl in my local truck junkyard:
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if anyone is interested, I can ask how much.
It looked to be pretty complete.
K

Hi Kevin,
I am interested, send me a PM if you learn anything more about it.
I'll be driving through Winchester Friday and next Monday..

Thanks,
Grigg

Thanks Kevin!!

Grigg,
I need some stuff off that truck if you get it for parts. Or I can go in on it with you.

Thanks!
John

He guys, glad to hear that there is some interest.
I took a few cell phone pics, and I figured that someone on this list would want to know that it is there.
It is remarkably complete for being in a junkyard.
It is located at the junkyard next to GandG wrecking yard, it is a truck only salvage off of route 50 west of Winchester, about a mile from the hospital.
If anyone is interested, I can see what kind of price I can get for the whole truck, I will just need a commitment from you folks to do the deal...
If you want, you can take a look at it and see if it is something that you want, and we can go from there.
cheers
kevin

It looks like it is in really good condition.

Kevin,
Looks like Grigg and I are in on it. He's already talking to you offline, right?

Thanks!
John

Alot of good things come from Winchester

Darn tooting!

Speaking of, You need any parts off this thing if we get it? Send me an email.

And Merry Christmas! I took my big '49 for a ride up and down the driveway today! Gorgeous day here in Southern Maryland.

John

That truck should be restored.

Andy

I wasn't going to say anything, but since you did, I agree.

Looks like a nice truck really.

Bill

we'll talk,hope you took pictures, i think everybody would have liked to see that.

Hey, it still has the ice scraper right there on the dash!

Hey Wrench Fetcher, Spent some years in Winchester. Was transferred there to the Fleetwood Terry Travel Trailer Plant. Had a pal who had a pal who owned a big junkyard. Kicked around in there a bit, but not as much fun as doing the same in Oregon. Always had to keep my eyes peeled for those dang copperhead snakes. Took the fun out it for me. Nice truck. Good luck. Terry J

cool thanks for the info on the yard do thay have a lot of old stuff you from Winchester ? im not far from you at all im near charlestown hay the next time you guys come to Winchester for a show make sure i know please so i can join in the fun thanks andrew its a nice truck but some have to be used for parts some must die for others to live .

update
I went to the yard today, and they have a sign up, they are closed until after the new year. I will go when they open.
cheers

K

Hi Kevin,
Where is this junk yard? I am not interested in this truck but I would like to know where the yard is. I like looking around yards that haven't crushed everything that is older. Where around Winchester is it?
Thanks
Rick

Okay, I am an idiot, I should have read all the previous posts. Thanks for giving the location!
Rick

Hey fellers,
went over today to take a look see. Cab corners look good, some rust around the rear window, some rust around the fenders, but in quite good original shape, unmolested. Gauge glass is missing as are some badges, but she sits pretty complete, all tires full of air.
I tried to turn the engine by hand, and no worky....but I think a towtruck pulling it in gear should get things moving.
Also, it is a two speed rear, I saw the thing under the dash for that....
The good part is........I asked the price and he only wants $600. He said $600 and bring your trailer....
So, let me know if you are interested and I will set it up with the owner of the yard.
cheers
kevin

Does it come with or without a good title?
Thanks,
Grigg

Grigg, I think we're done.

John

I don't know the title status, I forgot to ask,
if one of you guys will get in touch with me, we can discuss details, when you want to come to the yard, etc.
cheers
k

Well, everyone will be glad to know that the truck has been rescued from the crusher and now sits safe, secure, and undismantled here at Stovebolt HQ while we ponder what to do with it.

Grigg, Kevin, Mike and Allan -- great time today -- thanks!

It's been a long day...

John

Enjoyed the trip.Good times. Everybody seemed to have a good time. Glad to have met Kevin, Hope to see him at The Stovebolt Homecoming in April. By the way John,"FIGHTS ON.

What!, No pictures of the meet, & rescue. Oh well, Good "Score" John. Is it a 4400, or 6400.

Spanky -- Of Course we have pictures! I'll have them up soon! It's a 6400.

Mike ... A Drubbing, Standard Issue, 1 ea . coming your way!! Just remember I'm equipped with low-pressure slicks and other secret equipment!!!

John

Spanky et al

Click here to see images from Operation BFW -- the Great Winchester Stovebolt Rescue Mission

Enjoy! We sure did. Feature story to follow. The feature story will be a completely accurate and factual account of the mission. Honest!

Regards,
John

Nice adventure guys, thanks for the photos.

Great pictures, watching the slide show was almost like being there..

Grigg

Oh yeah, Looks even better on these pictures. Thanks John.

You're welcome, Spanky! You know, the camera truly did no favors for this magnificent truck! And I can tell you have a rare eye for these very rare and collectible treasures. I'll make you a deal, as you are my friend -- I really like this truck and was hoping to resore it and share it with my grandchildren as a family legacy some day, but I'll tell you what -- I'll let you have this very valuable and desireable piece of ... um ... history in exchange for a nice COE.

Deal??


John

John, I like it, but I don't quite like it enough to swap a COE for it. Tell you what though. I know of a nice complete '53 GMC 350 series 2 ton COE, that's about 1 1/2 hrs. drive from me, that can be had, for $1500. I had planned to purchase it myself, but when I purchased the 470 series GMC COE, I put this one on hold.

Another road trip???????

I'm in, and have a tow bar already set up and tested to work on a 350 GMC COE...

Grigg

mam if i knew you guys were there i would haved showed up and give you a hand

John, Added something new to the old signature. That is a great addition to the family, what was Peg's reaction when you told her it was all her's.

Spanky -- You are a cruel man. I'm not going to get any sleep tonight!

Mike -- Let's go!!! What are you doing tomorrow?

Apart -- We were wondering were you were!!

All -- Story is up in the Features Section

Okay then -- looks like I have a complete (except no bed or bumper) '53 Chevy 2-ton for sale for $1,500 !!!

John

Hey, Don't sell that yet, we could still get it going and have back up parts for the people who rescued her. She followed you home, I think she likes ya.

Good work y'all. As mentioned earlier, the truck looks like it is in pretty good shape.

Grigg, What was under the hood of the GMC 7500? It looks like it is a '66 or '67 model.

Bill

I don't know the new trucks that well, but if it's the one with the V6 in it and the feed body on the back I don't know what size engine. No tag in the glove box, and I could not get enough grease scraped off the block in front of the right head to see the number. I don't think it was a very big one though?

Grigg

I can supply a well used but functional bumper if needed, the one from my 48 from SD.

Grigg