John-T-53 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Found a little hidden junk yard here in the bay area from a buddy's tip. Made a run up to the north east shores of San Pablo Bay yesterday, north of Vallejo (about 60 miles from here) and found the mother lode of rusty Mopar. They have about 8-10 B series trucks, a few C series, and a lot of the 30s-40s truck models. Also sweptlines, late 50s trucks, and lots of cars. A lot had been picked through already, but there's lots of good sheet metal and engines up there. The '51 or '52 ton and a half (blue truck) had a running engine when it was parked (so they said). The truck in the last pic is a new arrival and runs and drives, although it's very rough and comprised of a mix of different years' parts. It had a makeshift gas tank mounted on the firewall. One thing creepy about this place was the over abundance of wasps. They were everywhere...nests hanging from inside cab roofs, inside doors, under hoods, etc! I had to be very careful not to piss them off! Quote
John-T-53 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Posted August 28, 2011 Here's some more pics. I thought it'd be my duty to share...so some of you who live within range can put this place on your go-to list. Quote
48Dodger Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Awesome John! What's the address? 48D Quote
Young Ed Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 I'd love to pick some 39-47 truck parts outta that place! Quote
tom'sB2B Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 looks like it would be a good road trip. Quote
Dieselj99 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Damn! I wish there was a place in Michigan like that. Quote
Stumpy(NH) Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Well, I see the split rims I need. I would love to find a couple of front brake drums. That is the kind of junkyard you just don't see anymore. Beautiful!(sorry guys, only way to describe it) Quote
Reg Evans Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Exactly where is that yard located? I use to live in Benicia in the late 70's which is right next door to Vallejo and don't remember this one. Quote
HanksB3B Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Unbelievable! Be on the lookout for a 3.73 differential for me and drag it home I'll drive up to San Luis for that for sure! Hank Quote
Young Ed Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Unbelievable! Be on the lookout for a 3.73 differential for me and drag it home I'll drive up to San Luis for that for sure!Hank Check the early 50s mopar cars for one. Thats where I found mine. Quote
HanksB3B Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Check the early 50s mopar cars for one. Thats where I found mine. Will pay what is costs (within reason if I can afford it) and throw in a large Woodstock's Pizza and a Pitcher of Beer! Hank Quote
ggdad1951 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 wow, what a yard! A mix of everythign and I'm sure some parts still left over for others to salvage! Quote
John-T-53 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) I figured I'd get y'all drooling over this one! Yup, there's a few early 50s Mopar cars there, even a D-24 and a Chrysler sedan that looked restorable. Lots and lots of big truck parts too as you can see. The place is called Brian's Auto Salvage (and Junk). They don't advertise and strive to keep a low profile. They were very protective of their stuff, and I had to ask before pulling any parts. But if you follow their rules, they'll help you out. Located on Green Island Road in American Canyon. It's off CA-29, the road to Napa. Off the beaten path but within a couple hours' drive for most of you here in northern CA. I might go back in a couple weeks for another pick, maybe get ambitious and try to get a set of front springs. If you go, bring a couple cans of wasp spray, or bee keeper's suit, seriously. Update: Now recommend flea/tick repellant. I ended up with flea bites all over my legs and this is the only place they could have come from. The guard dogs looked a little shabby... Edited September 1, 2011 by John-T-53 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 I figured I'd get y'all drooling over this one! Yup, there's a few early 50s Mopar cars there, even a D-24 and a Chrysler sedan that looked restorable. Lots and lots of big truck parts too as you can see.The place is called Brian's Auto Salvage (and Junk). They don't advertise and strive to keep a low profile. They were very protective of their stuff, and I had to ask before pulling any parts. But if you follow their rules, they'll help you out. Located on Green Island Road in American Canyon. It's off CA-29, the road to Napa. Off the beaten path but within a couple hours' drive for most of you here in northern CA. I might go back in a couple weeks for another pick, maybe get ambitious and try to get a set of front springs. If you go, bring a couple cans of wasp spray, or bee keeper's suit, seriously. front springs for what? I got a set I'd let go for a song. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) I figured I'd get y'all drooling over this one! Yup, there's a few early 50s Mopar cars there, even a D-24 and a Chrysler sedan that looked restorable. Lots and lots of big truck parts too as you can see.The place is called Brian's Auto Salvage (and Junk). They don't advertise and strive to keep a low profile. They were very protective of their stuff, and I had to ask before pulling any parts. But if you follow their rules, they'll help you out. Located on Green Island Road in American Canyon. It's off CA-29, the road to Napa. Off the beaten path but within a couple hours' drive for most of you here in northern CA. I might go back in a couple weeks for another pick, maybe get ambitious and try to get a set of front springs. If you go, bring a couple cans of wasp spray, or bee keeper's suit, seriously. Jeez, And I was just there (Napa) last week! Must be this yard? Edited August 30, 2011 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
John-T-53 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 front springs for what? I got a set I'd let go for a song. 1/2 ton. My springs are at different heights and I'd like to get a set I can have rebuilt, that way minimize down time. What you got? Quote
NiftyFifty Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 I need that hood ornament off the last pic !!! I've looked up here lots...never seem to find one left on the truck, or the truck is a basket case and they still want a fortune for it. A few years back up here they made all the old scrap yards put up 6' high fences or get rid of your junk...these types of trucks mostly all went for scrap. Quote
48Dodger Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 1/2 ton. My springs are at different heights and I'd like to get a set I can have rebuilt, that way minimize down time. What you got? I have three pairs you can pick over john...already pulled....I need to see that T-5 of yours, so I'll add it to my list of things to do out that way! lol 48D Quote
knighthawk Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 what year (s) are the trucks in the first couple pictures? If that 'yard' was here in Kansas, I know I wouldn't be comming back empty handed ! Quote
Young Ed Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 what year (s) are the trucks in the first couple pictures? If that 'yard' was here in Kansas, I know I wouldn't be comming back empty handed ! The ones with the sorta cross shaped dodge stainless on the front are 41-47. Last trucks with a crank open windshield. If the lovers on the lower grill have stainless they are prewar if not postwar. Quote
John-T-53 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Posted August 31, 2011 I have three pairs you can pick over john...already pulled....I need to see that T-5 of yours, so I'll add it to my list of things to do out that way! lol48D I'll have to take you up on that....how bout a T-5 test drive in exchange for a good pair of springs?...haha. Quote
48Dodger Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 I'll have to take you up on that....how bout a T-5 test drive in exchange for a good pair of springs?...haha. Bet its worth it! lol. Maybe I can pick up Bob and a few others and we'll see what the heck you've been up to. 48D Quote
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