Salvage Yard & Backyard Tour

[Shakey]

So last week I was away on business and as many of you may know, I usually take the back roads as I find them far more interesting than the interstate system.  I find that when I am on the interstate, I get very bored, very tired very quickly - a dangerous combination. 

So anyways, as I cruise the backroads of Canada & the United States I come across small outta the way salvage yards that usually have been picked over pretty good but still offer a good opportunity to get out of the car, go for a stroll and stretch the legs.

I found this place last week, a few older cars parked out front and some even older stuff tucked away around back.  The owner was a nice old guy and said I was free to roam around at my leisure.  As is the case with most of these yards, the cars are rotten beyond repair but you can still get lucky and score some trim or clips or other small hard to find items.

After I spent some time out back I went inside to shoot the breeze with the old guy.  He told me he has two other yards and if I had the time, I was welcome to go and look them over.  I was on my way to the airport but still had about 30 minutes to spare so I asked for directions to the closest one.

He sends me to his house, about 2 kms away and says that I can drive past the garage and down the hill and I'll see a bunch more old cars to look at.  All he asks is that I stop by on my out so he knows that I am gone.  In his backyard he must have had 200 cars strewn about the forest.  You'd never know it looking at the house from the road, not a clue!  Now Cody, don't be yankin' it in front of the computer 'cause you're Mother will surely walk in and scold you!

Anyways, here are a few photos for you folks.

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Yes, the tree has grown up through the front of the Mach 1 Mustang.

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Ya wonder what goodies you'd find in the trailer?

[Shakey]

The next batch of photos are the ones taken in the old guys backyard.  Again, if you drove by this place, stopped out front and looked, you'd never know these cars were back there.   

Wonder how many other backyards are like this across North America.   

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There were so many more cars there but I ran outta space on my memory card.   

[supserdave]

  Awesome pics.

[bordin34]

Nice pics. I notice a lack of chevy in them.

[Brock Samson]

  good idea using cars with their doors hoods and trunks open to protect the ground from those yucky pine needles...

funny that 54 chevy in the back fared alot better then the mid '70s b-bod..

nice pics,.. thanks... can I have the exclusive use of these for my webite?.. please. 

[Mopar2Ya]

Nice pics.   

[CB]

It's always sad too see old classics are left to rot away.
Thanks for the tour anyway!
CB

[LeeBoy]

Thanks for the tour. 

[Magnumcharger]

I wonder if any of those cars will ever find their way out of that forest?
I'm sure the white Mach 1 is there to stay.

[TruckDriver]

cool

[dakotaboy]

Sweet.  I love touring

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Very cool find.  I miss going to the yards full of old cars.  Look like some pretty cool projects in there.

Ryan

[poppa]

Cool find.My old lady wants the red Mustang....

[The70RT]

Wow............... Looks like lots of parts on some. With the tons of debris I hope he never gets a lightning strike and looses them all.

[teddy1500]

The place looks familiar, hey, I think I know, welcome to South Carolina, If it is the place I think it is, he is a great guy, VERY reasonable on prices, and I have the passenger side fender in my spare bedroom. that 57 ford on jackstands, is a factory supercharger car,
TC

[MaMopar]

The Mach I seems to be pretty good tree fertilizer. That's been there awhile.  I'll send that to my daughter, she loves Stangs.  I think she bumped her head growing up, I always had MOPAR

Those old yards have stuff would like to make me cry.  How can people let those beloved machines sit out there like that.  They need an intervention to save the ones which have a chance. 

[Death1970Proof]

A '72 twister in basin street blue! Sweet! I need the tail panel off that machine badly..to bad she's rotting...

[greenpigs]

  I know a guy who has a cousin that has a "bunch of old cars" on a hill in Tennessee, some day he is going to go down and see what he has. He remembers some old Chevy trucks from the 50s' and a couple T birds from the mid 60's. Nothing that I care for but you never know what may be rotting out there.

[chargermick]

Thanks Shakey, those are some some really cool pics.

[69charger2002]

i agree those are some sweet pics. i love cruising old boneyards and people's private yard shashes. so much fun
trav

[Shakey]

Hiya folks - glad to share these photos with you!

I notice a lack of chevy in them.

There were lots of GM cars on the property, I just didn't take photos of them!   

can I have the exclusive use of these for my webite?.. please

Even though you said please, which is rare, my lawyer has advised me that I should not let anyone use these photos for their websites.   

I wonder if any of those cars will ever find their way out of that forest?

Highly unlikely and yes, I'll bet the Mach 1 is there until someone comes along with a chainsaw.  BTW - traveling salesman 

My old lady wants the red Mustang....

I'm sure your Mother would be thrilled if you bought her that Mustang however I can't imagine her being thrilled if she knew you were referring to her as "your old lady".   

With the tons of debris I hope he never gets a lightning strike and looses them all.

I'm sure they're all paid for!   

he is a great guy

Yes, he is!

[tan top]

good pictures Shakey .......... .............

[41husk]

I need those corner trim pieces from the 73-74 Charger with the  vynil top.  Do you have a contact #?  Will he ship items?  Thanks!

[Charger_Fan]

As usual, you've delivered cool pics of a cool find! Thanks for sharing those.


Sometimes when looking at pics like those, one nagging thought I have (and it's a sick one, so if you're squeamish, avert your eyes NOW)...


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...I can't help but think that in another hundred years or so, that most of the beautifully restored cars today will possibly be resting in that same state of disrepair one day. Ok, so maybe not in a hundred years...what about two hundred? I know, I'm sick.
I guess the one good thing will be that we can enjoy them today, for time rolls on, tomorrow is another day & tomorrow, something else will be considered a prized thing to have. Meticulously restored musclecars will be cast aside like worn out underwear, in favor of more current coolness.

Sorry so gloomy.

[poppa]

My old lady wants the red Mustang....

I'm sure your Mother would be thrilled if you bought her that Mustang however I can't imagine her being thrilled if she knew you were referring to her as "your old lady".   



sOME WOULD SAY SHE IS MY WIFE.......
sorry ,caps were on lock

[Shakey]

I need those corner trim pieces from the 73-74 Charger with the  vynil top.  Do you have a contact #?  Will he ship items?  Thanks!

803-337-2888

[400/6/PAC]

That was a nice tour.
I got to visit a bone yard and never got my boots muddy.
Thanks

[41husk]

thanks shakey,  I just called but got no answer, I will try again in the morning.

[bordin34]

Looks like the 3rd Gens fared better than most others.

[69bronzeT5]

can I have the exclusive use of these for my webite?.. please

Even though you said please, which is rare, my lawyer has advised me that I should not let anyone use these photos for their websites.   

Good one . Sweet pics Shakey. I see atleast 2 cars I'd love to have

[Charger-Bodie]

Great thread Shakey Thanks for taking us along!!

[Shakey]

As usual, you've delivered cool pics of a cool find! Thanks for sharing those.


Sometimes when looking at pics like those, one nagging thought I have (and it's a sick one, so if you're squeamish, avert your eyes NOW)...


...


...I can't help but think that in another hundred years or so, that most of the beautifully restored cars today will possibly be resting in that same state of disrepair one day. Ok, so maybe not in a hundred years...what about two hundred? I know, I'm sick.
I guess the one good thing will be that we can enjoy them today, for time rolls on, tomorrow is another day & tomorrow, something else will be considered a prized thing to have. Meticulously restored musclecars will be cast aside like worn out underwear, in favor of more current coolness.

Sorry so gloomy.

I also wonder what will be around in 200 years.  Perhaps there will be only a few wheeled vehicles left in museums or say the Smithsonian. 

[41husk]

Seems like a nice guy, he has no computer, I sent him snail mail pics of the pieces I needed.  He said he will get back to me with a price once he sees what I want   Thanks Shakey!!!

[Dan T]

That, my friends, is the kind of stuff dreams are made of for car guys!

[Dodge Don]

Shake & bake.

Another great story from the wilderness