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Projects Dug through a gold mine today. Buttload of Pix

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Lobucrod, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. i meant that the "grab" was for you to get fer yourn own pile:D
     
  2. WOW, that's amazing. Thanks for all the pics, Lobucrod.

    I hope you guys in the dry climate areas can appreciate how lucky you really are.

    That Caddy looks ready to go....

    H.
     
  3. Exactly !!!

    H.
     
  4. Autoslim
    Joined: Jul 14, 2007
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    Autoslim
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    from texas

    Nice guy that runs it too. I got an econoline front axle and a 9 inch outa a 57 Fairlane there a couple of Summers ago for my Comet. Did you see his fenderless Model A he's had since he was a kid in one of the barns?
     
  5. Stevie Nash
    Joined: Oct 24, 2007
    Posts: 2,999

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    I can't believe all the trim pieces still on those cars.
     
  6. ironandsteele
    Joined: Apr 25, 2006
    Posts: 6,054

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  7. texasred
    Joined: Dec 3, 2008
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    texasred
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    from Houston

    where is this located i see stuff that i needed last month
     
  8. ... I KNOW it's a Kaiser... was wondering if it's got 2 or more doors
     
  9. Sorry- I forgot to put the smiley faces in:rolleyes:-

    wasn't trying to give attitude:D!!!
     
  10. could you pull the set of bumpers off that corvair for me... =)
     
  11. Abomination
    Joined: Oct 5, 2006
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    Abomination
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    Looks like a '55 Ford hood ornament!

    And wow... that little turd of a Skylark still has the aluminum motor in it!

    ~Jason

     
  12. sponge
    Joined: Dec 8, 2008
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    sponge
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    from Austin tx

    hi awesome find any idea on how much for the Eldorado?? did it have engine etc. thanks in advance
     
  13. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    looked at them closer today. Both rusted pretty bad and patched with bondo
     
  14. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    no bumper guards on the Buick. Edsels belong to a buddy of his who is out of town. His name is Glen and his number is 817-454-5405
     
  15. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    Man I was there for a few hours today and forgot to check this out. I'll try again. If I dont get back with you his name is Jimmy and his numbers are 817 205 3943 or 817 221 2606
     
  16. greasemunkey
    Joined: Jul 24, 2007
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    greasemunkey
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    from katy, TX

    Not to encroach on anyones thunder, but where are these beauties? I'd like o stop and tour for parts, myself...(with appropriate permissions, of course) Got a couple days off and cruising the hillsides tomorrow on my way to Austin eventually...need some parts....
     
  17. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    About 4 miles east of Springtown on 199 and Monticello, Name is Jimmy 817 205 3943 or 817 221 2606
     
  18. racer756
    Joined: May 24, 2006
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    Cool place, It should be called "Texas MoreDoor Heaven"

    I hope you bought something, just out of principle..
     
  19. Rudebaker
    Joined: Sep 14, 2007
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    I can see where that could happen, so much stuff, so little time. ;):cool:
     
  20. Squablow
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    Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it.
     
  21. banjorear
    Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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    For the Love of God get that Buick trim. Jeezus Christmas!
     
  22. Ian Berky
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    I got in touch with the place and asked them about the front license plate guard and they sold the whole car he said.!!!!! ??? Bummer!! he said somebody came by and bought 25 to 30 cars.

    [​IMG]
     
  23. Chris Cissel
    Joined: Mar 20, 2009
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    Chris Cissel
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    from Fresno Ca

    Not interested in anything referred to as BUTTLOAD. But yes it is a gold mine. Thanks for sharing your find
     
  24. gconnsr
    Joined: Sep 14, 2008
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    from AZ

    I was thinking the same thing on those Tri-Fives, got a solid 55 more door parts car sitting in the back yard.
     
  25. Lobucrud

    are thier any 59 Edsels (mainly villager wagon) in there? If so, I could use a few parts myself. :)
     
  26. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    Damnit! I'm glad I got what I did in the last 2 days. There were a couple more items I wanted but was out of cash. I'l go back and see whats left.
     
  27. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    No Edsel wagons
     
  28. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    from Texas

    Yard is 30 miles NW of Fort Worth at Springtown. Right off of 199 on Monticello. His phone #s are 817 205 3943 or 817 221 2606
     
  29. modelamac
    Joined: Aug 9, 2007
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    ARRRGGGGHHHHH!!! head spinning!!

    WOW!

    It's got to be heaven!!!

    I could spend days, weeks, months, years at this place!

    Hey could you score me the mirrors off that International Pickup?

    I'll send you cash... before you get them

    I need them for my newest project....

    PM me, if you think you could do it for me.

    thanks Randy
     

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  30. Jobe
    Joined: Oct 19, 2004
    Posts: 1,248

    Jobe
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    from Austin, Tx

    Any idea if that 57 caddy is still there? my grandfather was from springtown, went there every july 4th for family reunions at the elementry or middle school...
     

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