Salvage locations in Sacramento area?

[ranchracer]

Anyone know of any good places to start looking for parts in the Norcal/Sacramento area? I recently acquired a '48 B1FA-152 that was used back in the 50s and 60s as a grape gondola in the central valley. In order for the trucks to negotiate the tight turns at the end of each row of grapes, they hacked the back portion of the frame off and shortened the stock 152" wheelbase to 108". 

 

I figured the cleanest and easiest way to restore my truck's original wheelbase is to find a non-runner with a straight frame, cut off the portion of the frame that I need, and weld it on to my truck. That way I get all of the cross members, mounting points, etc. I have a frame jig large enough to handle the truck so welding it up straight and true won't be a problem.

 

I believe the "A" in my VIN also designates that it was originally a two-speed rear end if I'm not mistaken, so I'm also searching for one of those since at some point along the line mine got converted to a single speed.

 

Anyway, I'm new to the forums so interested in any info on where to find parts in my area, local events, as well as any other PH owners around here.

 

Thanks,

Eric

[48Dodger]

Come to the Clements Tailgate BBQ (50 mins south of Sac) and meet a lot of the members on this forum. There will be parts and contacts you can make to help build your truck. Bring your in progress truck and you might win an award.

 

48D

 

7th Annual Clements Tailgate BBQ  

 

p.s. flyer is post# 37

[ranchracer]

I'm definitely planning on trying to make the BBQ. My truck actually sat in a barn not more than a few miles from you for 10-15 years before I got it! :-)

Edited March 27, 2014 by ranchracer