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Mike, how about a scouting report? Any pictures?


Cosmo

"...my good horse Rocinante ('49 Chevy Half Ton), mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes

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'Bolter
We couldn't have ordered a better day in the "yard"...65 degrees with clear blue sky and dry ground and we had a few cold days earlier this week to chase all the little bugs and snakes away for the winter.

I took tons of pictures,but don't have an account at one of the photo sites yet so I can't post them...maybe I'll do that this weekend.

Todays rules were as follows;
No entry into the yard after 10am.
No re-entry into the yard after 10am.
Closed from 11:30 til 1pm for lunch, so you're locked in.
He's there from 1pm to 2pm for "check out", yard is open to 4pm. If he gets a tow call he runs them after 2pm and your locked in until he returns which he says could be after dark (scare tactic to get you out by 2 so he doesnt have to work late?).

He also has a sign that says $25 Museum Lookers Fee. I guess if you **** him off and make him stay late and don't buy anything he can charge you a "lookers" fee. He admitted he's "moody" and he does'nt care what people think! He treated us great...I got a gas tank and two pieces of chrome for a very reasonable price. My buddy paid $12 for a 1959 Rambler station wagon back up lens and my son didn't buy anything and wasn't charged a looker fee (it wasn't even brought up).

One word of caution, they have a sign says NO cameras, pix so keep them in your pocket until you're in the clear!

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod [stovebolt.com]
1956 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525 [stovebolt.com]
1956 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic [stovebolt.com]
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1953 Willys M38A1 Fire Jeep
1978 CJ-5 Navy Jeep
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Bondo Artiste
Mike, sounds like good times! Looking forward to seeing the photos.

Last edited by TrknGMC; Sat Jan 07 2012 02:41 PM.

Phillip

1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver
1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day...
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO

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So would you say Mike that there is a lot to aquire or is it picked over?


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BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....

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'Bolter
The three of us there were all amazed how much stuff was still there to be had. The yard is about 80% cars, 15% light duty trucks and the rest buses and bigger trucks.

There are 1955-57 Chevy cars in there with dashes, steering wheels and seats still intact. Don't get me wrong, these cars don't have any floors or good sheet metal, but if you need a clip or bracket or T3 headlight there are lots to be found. If you've never been here it's worth to trip. We were there from 8:45 to 2pm and we were moving almost all day and we had to skip past a lot.

I'm a junk yard junkie, so any day in a JY is a good day for me. It's like Frankies terain (hilly) but much bigger.

If I'm still unemployed on the 20th, I'm going back...

My daughter will be here later and I'll get her to help me load some pictures.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod [stovebolt.com]
1956 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525 [stovebolt.com]
1956 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic [stovebolt.com]
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1953 Willys M38A1 Fire Jeep
1978 CJ-5 Navy Jeep
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Hughesville, MD
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Posts: 6,208
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'Bolter
Here are the pictures I promised...enjoy!

Junk Yard Pics

Mike B smile

Last edited by Mike B; Sun Jan 08 2012 12:36 AM.

Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod [stovebolt.com]
1956 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525 [stovebolt.com]
1956 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic [stovebolt.com]
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1953 Willys M38A1 Fire Jeep
1978 CJ-5 Navy Jeep
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Hughesville, MD
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 803
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Bondo Artiste
Nice photo tour. Felt like I was there.


Phillip

1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver
1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day...
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO

https://photos.google.com/u/1/albums
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Camp Commandant
Good job Mike.
I am really looking forward to it now.


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1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine
1946 Chevrolet 2-ton COE
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1959 GMC 860
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zu3Uf7Z7qocTGJvA9

50 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner)
https://youtu.be/Alw3UWzqFVU

1950 Chevrolet 3800
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Awesome pics Mike! Looks like you could get lost there!!!


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BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....

1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)
1951 Chevy 1/2-Ton
The GreenMachine
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mike was that the only fire truck there?? still need steamer caps for my 65


ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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