52NowWhat Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 So, hubby and I went junkyard "shopping" and came away with lots of fun stuff for the 52. My find of the day was a set of sunvisors...all that is left is the hardboard...is there a visor covering that can be bought or will I have to recover these myself? I was pretty impressed with my passenger side find! Found 4 trucks so far and there might be more in there...pretty rough going but still parts to be had on them. We also came away with two heaters..one is a 62 and one a 65. What is the difference? Excited to get all the parts for the fresh air system too!!! :-) I came away with LOTS of little pieces, 2 sets of in-tact parking lights, windshield wipers (mine are bent), grill bars, and other trim parts...etc. I was really bummed to find a truck with an ash-tray but without the darn ash-tray!!! Should I go back and get the cover and pray for a tray to fall out of the sky???? LOL ;-) Sandra Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Posted February 7, 2011 Forgot I had one more question....there was a HUGE farm truck...sorry guys I have no idea the size. It was super in-tact and had interior and all, so it was neat to see what the truck should look like originally. It had an ash-tray that was mounted under the dash and had a knob that said "ash" on it that matched all the other knobs in the truck. Is this original to that year of truck maybe???? This truck was older than my 52 with the older dash style. I am not sure if it could even be removed but curious if I should try? Just looking for as many unique parts as I can find before these trucks get smashed! Sandra Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Sounds like you hit the jackpot. Great finds. Merle Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 wow! Sounds like no one has picked that area yet! You might end up being a great resource for some parts for people! Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Posted February 7, 2011 LOL, considering that this junkyard is about 1 1/2 miles from my house and buried deep in the woods with scary dogs and scary people........ummm...I would venture to say it hasn't been picked for these trucks yet! My husband did come away with some really lovely holes in his leg from a pack of dogs that bit him when he stepped away from the owner to look at a truck!!!! We will be going back for sure....dare I tell you that he only wanted $30.00 for the stuff we got??? ;-) Sandra Quote
Reg Evans Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 If the ash tray looks like this it's for the 48-50 trucks. http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/special_equipment/accessories/imgcol/index.htm If like this it's for the 51-53's Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 If the ash tray looks like this it's for the 48-50 trucks.http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/special_equipment/accessories/imgcol/index.htm If like this it's for the 51-53's Hank:) Hey Reg, looking for a 610T? Quote
Reg Evans Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Hank:)Hey Reg, looking for a 610T? A picture is worth 1000 words. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Hank:)Hey Reg, looking for a 610T? aren't a lot of us? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 LOL, considering that this junkyard is about 1 1/2 miles from my house and buried deep in the woods with scary dogs and scary people........ummm...I would venture to say it hasn't been picked for these trucks yet! My husband did come away with some really lovely holes in his leg from a pack of dogs that bit him when he stepped away from the owner to look at a truck!!!! We will be going back for sure....dare I tell you that he only wanted $30.00 for the stuff we got??? ;-) Sandra YIKES! Hopefully the hubby is ok? $30....wow....you gotta go spend some time there and pick those trucks clean and get stuff out to people here! You could fund your whole truck! Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Posted February 8, 2011 LOL...I wasn't trying to show off...I was just super excited!!!! :-) Thank you Reg....it is the ashtray that you showed in the link for the 48-50 trucks. Should I go get it????? My truck is a 52 but we aren't really restoring to original...or maybe we could sell it? What else should I be pulling off of these trucks? No radios sorry....a truck that apparently had one but just an empty space. :-( They aren't going anywhere soon so I could go back for more....well hubby did all the yucky work. ;-) But hey I did crawl across a couple very mouse poop covered seats to catch the heaters! YUCK! Sure made me appreciate how clean I have our truck when I got home!!!! Sandra Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 knobs, handles, anything shiney (or used to be), shackels, steering wheels, horns, air filters, gas caps, grill bars, hood ornaments, nameplates, in shape hubs, visors, mirrors.... that is my 30 second list.... Quote
Reg Evans Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Yes Sandra !.......get that ash tray. You can always sell or trade it for something you need. Any arm rests of fresh air heater systems or dual horns? Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Posted February 8, 2011 I will start a list! Thank you so much!!!! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 I will start a list! Thank you so much!!!! ...and let the bidding war(s) begin! Quote
DollyDodge Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 I would like to have the tag on the frame above the window that has the directions for the seat softness, a choke knob or entire cable if it works, door handles, window handles. .......if you are taking orders, Quote
48Dodger Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Pictures? Sounds like a great place to get lost....lol 48D Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Posted February 9, 2011 I'll take pictures next time we go. I just love that great big old truck buried in the bushes its awesome! There were a few of those seat softness tags....I will have to grab some. The big truck had a great big tag on the glovebox about something too. Hubby said after looking at link that Reg posted, that the 52 we looked at had the deluxe heater that looks different than the 62 and 65 we grabbed. We thought it was just the wrong kind of heater. I guess we will grab it too. LOL, might be a long day! I guess we will get what we can and go from there. Thanks for all the help you guys! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 just remember to bring some doggie treats when yo go next time! Quote
52NowWhat Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Posted February 10, 2011 just remember to bring some doggie treats when yo go next time! Good reminder!!!!!!!!!! I already put some pruners to chop rose bushes on the list too!!!!!!!! LOL ;-) Quote
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