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jonathan-m · 05-02-2010, 07:15 PM

How many here do this? It seems that every time I go out hunting for parts I ALWAYS end up bringing '64-66 parts back home, even when they're things that I have no use for. My back yard is starting to look like a scrap yard

I went out yesterday to look at a parts truck that turned out to be a dud, but sure enough on the way home I spotted a 456 cab behind an old house. I stopped and talked to the owner and although most of the cab was shot, I ended up taking the front clip home with me...

I have absolutely no use for that, its actually still in the back of the truck because I don't know where to put it.... but I couldn't leave it there now could I

markeb01 · 05-02-2010, 07:21 PM

What car guy hasn't done this! A person just can't have too many doodads or spare parts.

Bears63 · 05-02-2010, 07:28 PM

Oh yeah, it's part of the addiction. I started out with one storage unit that had more than enough space for my parts...... now I have 2 storage units completely full of parts. It's a sickness.

Slow Build · 05-02-2010, 07:40 PM

Happens to me all the time. If I can get it at a good price, why not. I look at it as my own form of collision insurance. Then again I bought a 63 grill just because it was in good shape and price. My truck's a 64 and already have an extra paintable and chrome grill. What can I say. I do have the same problem with where to put it all. But I think it looks nice piled up outside the bathroom window, the wife, not so much.

Winola73 · 05-02-2010, 09:04 PM

Hello, my name is Glenn and I buy parts I don't need.......... but I "MIGHT" someday. My big weakness lately has been roller cams and Performer intakes for 1 Pc. rear main 4.3 V-6's and SBC's.

javadoc · 05-02-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Happens to me all the time. If I can get it at a good price, why not. I look at it as my own form of collision insurance. Then again I bought a 63 grill just because it was in good shape and price. My truck's a 64 and already have an extra paintable and chrome grill. What can I say. I do have the same problem with where to put it all. But I think it looks nice piled up outside the bathroom window, the wife, not so much.

Hey I'd help you "store" that spare chrome grill.

protrash64 · 05-02-2010, 09:19 PM

Guilty as charged!! All of these parts are being saved for the next one I get.

rasanders22 · 05-02-2010, 09:21 PM

Ive have 2 extra 3 speed muncie transmissions and a 4l60e i bought off craigslist for 10 dollars.

**slepysal** · 05-03-2010, 12:09 AM

ha ha I am so guilty of this. I buy "just in case" or as Winola said I '' might'' need.
I sometimes come across parts I forgot I had.

**Captainfab** · 05-03-2010, 12:14 AM

I've been doing this for as long as I can remember. The worst part is whenever I do sell something I wish that I had kept it....I might need that someday....eventhough I've had it how many years and haven't used it yet

**Captainfab** · 05-03-2010, 12:17 AM

So you're the guy that's been bidding against me on ebay.....

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Originally Posted by Winola73

Hello, my name is Glenn and I buy parts I don't need.......... but I "MIGHT" someday. My big weakness lately has been roller cams and Performer intakes for 1 Pc. rear main 4.3 V-6's and SBC's.

*LILRED66* · 05-03-2010, 12:21 AM

I am guilty of that behavior...even made a career change, as a result of this illness!

fryer1979 · 05-03-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

I am guilty of that behavior...even made a career change, as a result of this illness!

WOW! I know who to contact when looking for replacement parts...

collins10672 · 05-03-2010, 02:33 AM

i used to be that way about 64-66 parts,but i am trying to break the habit

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2010, 06:41 AM

I have parts stored at my parents, I have parts stored at a coworkers garage. I have parts stored at our cottage. I have parts on a piece of property 6 hours from where I live now. I have parts stored in the autoparts store where I work. I have parts stored outside of the cargo trailer, which I live in cause I can't bring myself to waste money on rent, and living this way allows me to buy more parts. I have parts in the cargo trailer in the rear section and parts in the 4'x8'x7' front insulated section where I sleep and dream of these trucks and parts. I've been looking for bed linen with 63 Chevrolet trucks printed on it with pyjamas to match. Thought of making slippers in the shape of my pickup I'm OK it's the rest of the world.

**scotts62** · 05-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Yeah i have a ton of stuff around too

jbgroby · 05-03-2010, 08:30 PM

I too grab up something fo rmine too. Eaxmple I grabbed an extra water inlet neck for my V-6 Mine is cast iron and it would take a lot to break it but you NEVER KNOW. I have severral sets of the V-6 emblem.U

UNTIL I MET AEROTRUCK63, I was not that interested in "all" the options, but oh not he could not leave well enough along, he starts sending me emails on all sorts of goodies.

BUT unless I find something I NEW, I have IT ALL, EVERY LAST ITEM I SAY HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA...........

markeb01 · 05-03-2010, 08:58 PM

I guess there just never is too much of a good thing!

Winola73 · 05-03-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

So you're the guy that's been bidding against me on ebay.....

There is a high probability I'm the culprit. I'm good in that department for now though so bid away.

burbguy · 05-03-2010, 10:07 PM

YUP I'm just as guilty... I have a pretty clean stock 66 swb, thats my DD, and I also have a 66 that I'm building just cause I don't want to down my daily driver... is that sick..? So far the builder I got for free it's also a short bed bbw, and I got a 66 long bed custom cab (donor truck) for free, and I also got a 402 bbc from a motor home (with turbo 400) for free just for taking it out, so I guess I'm guilty of being a pack rat... but hey what the hell... At least I'm not out chasing women is what I tell her...LOL Now I just need a a couple more, cuz.... we'll I'm not really sure...? they always say a true redneck's wealth is measured by how mush sh*t he has...!!!

Rich 5150 69 · 05-03-2010, 10:59 PM

My wife will not let me go to the swap meet without her......afraid I`ll come home with more projects.

63sbssbbw · 05-04-2010, 07:23 AM

Whew!!
I thought it was just me that did this
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jonathan-m · 05-04-2010, 07:34 AM

I'm glad its not just me then!

I know we've got a few more members who haven't chimed in that have multiple whole parts trucks setting around.... come on fella's, fess up.....

Russ65C10 · 05-04-2010, 12:24 PM

I thought having a "spare/donor" truck was a requirement to belong to this site... ;-)

jonzcustomshop · 05-04-2010, 11:20 PM

Ive been buying whole trucks

!!

05-02-2010, 07:15 PM	#1
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Ever buy parts you don't need? How many here do this? It seems that every time I go out hunting for parts I ALWAYS end up bringing '64-66 parts back home, even when they're things that I have no use for. My back yard is starting to look like a scrap yard I went out yesterday to look at a parts truck that turned out to be a dud, but sure enough on the way home I spotted a 456 cab behind an old house. I stopped and talked to the owner and although most of the cab was shot, I ended up taking the front clip home with me... I have absolutely no use for that, its actually still in the back of the truck because I don't know where to put it.... but I couldn't leave it there now could I __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

05-02-2010, 07:21 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? What car guy hasn't done this! A person just can't have too many doodads or spare parts. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-02-2010, 07:28 PM	#3
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Oh yeah, it's part of the addiction. I started out with one storage unit that had more than enough space for my parts...... now I have 2 storage units completely full of parts. It's a sickness. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

05-02-2010, 07:40 PM	#4
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Happens to me all the time. If I can get it at a good price, why not. I look at it as my own form of collision insurance. Then again I bought a 63 grill just because it was in good shape and price. My truck's a 64 and already have an extra paintable and chrome grill. What can I say. I do have the same problem with where to put it all. But I think it looks nice piled up outside the bathroom window, the wife, not so much. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

05-02-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
Winola73 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 262	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Hello, my name is Glenn and I buy parts I don't need.......... but I "MIGHT" someday. My big weakness lately has been roller cams and Performer intakes for 1 Pc. rear main 4.3 V-6's and SBC's.

05-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#7
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Guilty as charged!! All of these parts are being saved for the next one I get. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-02-2010, 09:21 PM	#8
rasanders22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: queen creek, az Posts: 22	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Ive have 2 extra 3 speed muncie transmissions and a 4l60e i bought off craigslist for 10 dollars.

05-03-2010, 12:09 AM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? ha ha I am so guilty of this. I buy "just in case" or as Winola said I '' might'' need. I sometimes come across parts I forgot I had. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-03-2010, 12:14 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I've been doing this for as long as I can remember. The worst part is whenever I do sell something I wish that I had kept it....I might need that someday....eventhough I've had it how many years and haven't used it yet __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-03-2010, 12:21 AM	#12
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I am guilty of that behavior...even made a career change, as a result of this illness! Attached Images

05-03-2010, 02:33 AM	#14
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? i used to be that way about 64-66 parts,but i am trying to break the habit

05-03-2010, 06:41 AM	#15
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I have parts stored at my parents, I have parts stored at a coworkers garage. I have parts stored at our cottage. I have parts on a piece of property 6 hours from where I live now. I have parts stored in the autoparts store where I work. I have parts stored outside of the cargo trailer, which I live in cause I can't bring myself to waste money on rent, and living this way allows me to buy more parts. I have parts in the cargo trailer in the rear section and parts in the 4'x8'x7' front insulated section where I sleep and dream of these trucks and parts. I've been looking for bed linen with 63 Chevrolet trucks printed on it with pyjamas to match. Thought of making slippers in the shape of my pickup I'm OK it's the rest of the world. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 05-03-2010 at 06:59 AM.

05-03-2010, 07:44 AM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Yeah i have a ton of stuff around too __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-03-2010, 08:30 PM	#17
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I too grab up something fo rmine too. Eaxmple I grabbed an extra water inlet neck for my V-6 Mine is cast iron and it would take a lot to break it but you NEVER KNOW. I have severral sets of the V-6 emblem.U UNTIL I MET AEROTRUCK63, I was not that interested in "all" the options, but oh not he could not leave well enough along, he starts sending me emails on all sorts of goodies. BUT unless I find something I NEW, I have IT ALL, EVERY LAST ITEM I SAY HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA........... __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-03-2010, 08:58 PM	#18
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I guess there just never is too much of a good thing! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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05-03-2010, 10:07 PM	#20
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? YUP I'm just as guilty... I have a pretty clean stock 66 swb, thats my DD, and I also have a 66 that I'm building just cause I don't want to down my daily driver... is that sick..? So far the builder I got for free it's also a short bed bbw, and I got a 66 long bed custom cab (donor truck) for free, and I also got a 402 bbc from a motor home (with turbo 400) for free just for taking it out, so I guess I'm guilty of being a pack rat... but hey what the hell... At least I'm not out chasing women is what I tell her...LOL Now I just need a a couple more, cuz.... we'll I'm not really sure...? they always say a true redneck's wealth is measured by how mush sh*t he has...!!! __________________ Shawn 1966 short fleet 230 I-6 three in the tree (daily driver) 1966 short fleet big block th400 (building slowly) 1972 c10 3 door suburban 350 th350 (building faster than slowly) 2004 F250 power stroke (not dependable enough to be a daily driver) 2005 Kenworth T-800 Heavy Haul tractor (that's my true daily driver)

05-03-2010, 10:59 PM	#21
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? My wife will not let me go to the swap meet without her......afraid I`ll come home with more projects. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

05-04-2010, 07:23 AM	#22
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Whew!! I thought it was just me that did this T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

05-04-2010, 07:34 AM	#23
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I'm glad its not just me then! I know we've got a few more members who haven't chimed in that have multiple whole parts trucks setting around.... come on fella's, fess up..... __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

05-04-2010, 12:24 PM	#24
Russ65C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 124	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? I thought having a "spare/donor" truck was a requirement to belong to this site... ;-)

05-04-2010, 11:20 PM	#25
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Ever buy parts you don't need? Ive been buying whole trucks!! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

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