Junk yard jackpot for swamp slick

kekrkaki · Post by **kekrkaki** » April 12, 2007, 6:28 pm

Man did I luck out last week. I was out in Utah for business when I spotted a yard with (2) 1966 slicks in it. I pulled in and asked the guy if he wanted to sell any parts off it. He said I could get what I wanted off them for a price. Well, I got a hood, two outer fenders, core support, two inner fenders and the complete front grill assembly for $200 bucks. I spent 6 hrs taking rusted nuts and bolts appart but it was worth it. I just plain ran out of time (and skin) to strip parts. My business will take me back in May so I need to inventory my slick needs between now and then. The guy said he was expecting another slick in and it might be there by the time I get back. I feel like I won the lottery. The parts are not perfect (dents) but their is practically no rust (one small spot on the core) and much better than what I have. God smiled on me

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » April 12, 2007, 6:33 pm

cool deal, its getting harder and harder finding stuff nobody wants but us for cheap :lol:

Post by **Greg D** » April 13, 2007, 9:49 am

There are alot of uninformed folks out there with parts - vehicles and a mild touch of greed. Old=$$$$$, lol, even if there is only one buyer for they're stuff in town. I once had a neighbor who had a 1950 plymouth 4 door, wasn't in bad shape at all for it's age but I seriously doubt it was worth the $45000 that he was convinced it was, lol.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » April 13, 2007, 11:01 am

Greg you should meet the guys who have old Mercury trucks in thier farmyards, returning to the Earth in a more than timely fashion. Every single one is worth its weight in Gold. :roll:

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » April 13, 2007, 2:55 pm

Where in Utah were you?

kekrkaki · Post by **kekrkaki** » April 25, 2007, 8:27 pm

Sorry for the late response, I was out of town again.
I was in Moab Utah when I found the junkyard.

I'm still working on taking off all the old sheetmetal. The cab looks pretty bad. Both mounts are gone, both foot wells are see through and the lower pillars are gone. I see there are patch panels available so I might have to give them a try.