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There are some very unique rides. I noticed that even the banged up cars have nice grills ...
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October 1st, 2009, 06:17 PM
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For a car that barely starts those convertible 66s 67s are going for around 100k now - they sure are beautiful but I'll stick with my olds unless I can get this one for 500 bucks
October 1st, 2009, 07:26 PM
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October 1st, 2009, 07:39 PM
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This '56 2 door Wagon is one car I would like to restore compleat with siren ...
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I like how the rear window looks like an Olds ...
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I like how the rear window looks like an Olds ...
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October 1st, 2009, 07:58 PM
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Oh yeh ...
This is a view of leaving base camp ...
These pics I took because I could , my digital cam takes hundreds of pics...
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This is a view of leaving base camp ...
These pics I took because I could , my digital cam takes hundreds of pics...
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October 1st, 2009, 08:06 PM
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If the EPA don't wind up with this long standing collection no one else will as long as he is still around. Theres a guy here in Sebring that has 5 or six collectable cars for someone to fix up and enjoy but he sits around sippin Velvet all day watching them rot....And said they will never leave the property while he's alive. What a shame 
October 1st, 2009, 08:07 PM
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Thank god these aren't metal cubes, and shredded glass by now.
This is art in one of it's greatest forms.
The only thing better is the step by step restoration/build pictures, when someone has the heart and time to revive this junk.
It's just a shame that there aren't enough people out there willing to do the work.
I'll sponsor the Buick.
My dad has been bugging me to find a nice 58 roadmaster or 59 electra to fix up for him before he
croaks, but I can never find one that isn't folded in half like a rusty banana. I don't have any money, so I can't buy him a nice one.
I have to find one like this and fix it up an hour and a dollar at a time.
Great pic! I'll send it to my old man and he'll crack smile tomorrow morning I'm sure. THANKS!
This is art in one of it's greatest forms.
The only thing better is the step by step restoration/build pictures, when someone has the heart and time to revive this junk.
It's just a shame that there aren't enough people out there willing to do the work.
I'll sponsor the Buick.
My dad has been bugging me to find a nice 58 roadmaster or 59 electra to fix up for him before he
croaks, but I can never find one that isn't folded in half like a rusty banana. I don't have any money, so I can't buy him a nice one.
I have to find one like this and fix it up an hour and a dollar at a time.
Great pic! I'll send it to my old man and he'll crack smile tomorrow morning I'm sure. THANKS!
October 1st, 2009, 09:27 PM
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Car and Driver did an article on this collection several years ago. I don't remember the specifics, but I think it was well over a thousand vehicles back then. They may have even run a brief follow up after the fire--or I might have read that part elsewhere.
I think they had to drain all the fluids out of them before parking them, so as not to run afoul of the EPA. They are on some huge tract of land. Very cool, especially if most were saved from the crusher, but still a damn shame to let that classic American Iron rot away when there are a lot of guys who would try to save some of it. Just my opinion.
I think they had to drain all the fluids out of them before parking them, so as not to run afoul of the EPA. They are on some huge tract of land. Very cool, especially if most were saved from the crusher, but still a damn shame to let that classic American Iron rot away when there are a lot of guys who would try to save some of it. Just my opinion.
October 2nd, 2009, 01:12 AM
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Car and Driver did an article on this collection several years ago. I don't remember the specifics, but I think it was well over a thousand vehicles back then. They may have even run a brief follow up after the fire--or I might have read that part elsewhere.
I think they had to drain all the fluids out of them before parking them, so as not to run afoul of the EPA. They are on some huge tract of land. Very cool, especially if most were saved from the crusher, but still a damn shame to let that classic American Iron rot away when there are a lot of guys who would try to save some of it. Just my opinion.
I think they had to drain all the fluids out of them before parking them, so as not to run afoul of the EPA. They are on some huge tract of land. Very cool, especially if most were saved from the crusher, but still a damn shame to let that classic American Iron rot away when there are a lot of guys who would try to save some of it. Just my opinion.
A bunch of firefighters saw them so it's not totally unknown ...
I'll have to ask the man about that ...
I do know he's tight for cash and might be ready to deal ...
I might try to trade him my '70 442 for say the Fire Wagon, a v12 Lincoln Zephyr, and the only Mercury Sun Valley bubble top I've ever seen ...
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1954-m...sun-valley.htm
October 2nd, 2009, 05:46 AM
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Great pictures, Mug!
It is nice they are still there, but I would rather see them restored at least into operable status. Some look drivable with just a little work - great survivor cars.
Letting them just rot is a sin. However I think the rodents will destroy them faster than the desert weather.
The part I fear, is that if this guy dies for any reason, his next of kin may think it is all junk and have it all scrapped... I have heard of this happening more times than desired.
Just like how BigJerr is publishing a calendar, I think it would be cool if someone did a small book of "junkyard jewels" - just pictures and captions...
There is just something about them - nostalgic, emotional, and lots of mystery...
This guy can make a hardcover coffee table book from his own property AND have them documented for himelf, too! He can then sell the books, make money, sell a lot of complete cars, make more money...
It is nice they are still there, but I would rather see them restored at least into operable status. Some look drivable with just a little work - great survivor cars.
Letting them just rot is a sin. However I think the rodents will destroy them faster than the desert weather.
The part I fear, is that if this guy dies for any reason, his next of kin may think it is all junk and have it all scrapped... I have heard of this happening more times than desired.
Just like how BigJerr is publishing a calendar, I think it would be cool if someone did a small book of "junkyard jewels" - just pictures and captions...
There is just something about them - nostalgic, emotional, and lots of mystery...
This guy can make a hardcover coffee table book from his own property AND have them documented for himelf, too! He can then sell the books, make money, sell a lot of complete cars, make more money...
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October 2nd, 2009, 09:06 PM
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Great pictures, Mug!
It is nice they are still there, but I would rather see them restored at least into operable status. Some look drivable with just a little work - great survivor cars.
Letting them just rot is a sin. However I think the rodents will destroy them faster than the desert weather.
The part I fear, is that if this guy dies for any reason, his next of kin may think it is all junk and have it all scrapped... I have heard of this happening more times than desired.
Just like how BigJerr is publishing a calendar, I think it would be cool if someone did a small book of "junkyard jewels" - just pictures and captions...
There is just something about them - nostalgic, emotional, and lots of mystery...
This guy can make a hardcover coffee table book from his own property AND have them documented for himelf, too! He can then sell the books, make money, sell a lot of complete cars, make more money...
It is nice they are still there, but I would rather see them restored at least into operable status. Some look drivable with just a little work - great survivor cars.
Letting them just rot is a sin. However I think the rodents will destroy them faster than the desert weather.
The part I fear, is that if this guy dies for any reason, his next of kin may think it is all junk and have it all scrapped... I have heard of this happening more times than desired.
Just like how BigJerr is publishing a calendar, I think it would be cool if someone did a small book of "junkyard jewels" - just pictures and captions...
There is just something about them - nostalgic, emotional, and lots of mystery...
This guy can make a hardcover coffee table book from his own property AND have them documented for himelf, too! He can then sell the books, make money, sell a lot of complete cars, make more money...
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What the hell is the turret looking thing on the cop car used for?
I definitely do see this as art, but I don't see these cars ever moving except for when the guy dies and they are sent to the crusher. Even if he was willing to sell a car, he'd probably want outrageous money for it. If I were you, I would try and get on this guys will to take over this collection.
I definitely do see this as art, but I don't see these cars ever moving except for when the guy dies and they are sent to the crusher. Even if he was willing to sell a car, he'd probably want outrageous money for it. If I were you, I would try and get on this guys will to take over this collection.
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What the hell is the turret looking thing on the cop car used for?
I definitely do see this as art, but I don't see these cars ever moving except for when the guy dies and they are sent to the crusher. Even if he was willing to sell a car, he'd probably want outrageous money for it. If I were you, I would try and get on this guys will to take over this collection.
I definitely do see this as art, but I don't see these cars ever moving except for when the guy dies and they are sent to the crusher. Even if he was willing to sell a car, he'd probably want outrageous money for it. If I were you, I would try and get on this guys will to take over this collection.
I'm going to do some work up there and make friends with the owner ...
Holy cow. Truly amazing. Thanks for the pics.
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luva luva wagons ...
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April 3rd, 2012, 11:56 AM
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I tend to from time to time look at the collection of pictures and have to ask is their any updates additional pictures.Me I could not just leave them sit I would have to tinker with them.I like to see them run drive.The best thing the owner did as save all these but not doing anything with them is a shame.
April 3rd, 2012, 12:46 PM
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Wow I'm glad someone commented on this old thread, I would have never known it was here.
The picture of the propellor with the bite out of it looks like it's from a GMC DUKW. Didn't see the truck in any of the pictures, though.
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The picture of the propellor with the bite out of it looks like it's from a GMC DUKW. Didn't see the truck in any of the pictures, though.
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April 3rd, 2012, 03:21 PM
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I've gleaned an idea
Hm, looking at all these pictures, I think this guy is on to something. My yard looks like a scaled down version of these pictures, maybe I could declare it as a museum as well and that would get my neighbors and the county off my back! 
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April 3rd, 2012, 09:00 PM
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That is such a shame. He must have spent a lot of money and a hell of a lot of time, just to watch go to waste.
I'm guessing it is California from the plates i saw. When the guy passes, somebody will come in and crush it all and take the money in scrap steel.
I'm surprise the state has not come down on him.
I really want the '62 F-85 2 dr. I really like those cars.
Has any one heard from "Mugzilla" about this thread??
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I'm guessing it is California from the plates i saw. When the guy passes, somebody will come in and crush it all and take the money in scrap steel.
I'm surprise the state has not come down on him.
I really want the '62 F-85 2 dr. I really like those cars.
Has any one heard from "Mugzilla" about this thread??
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April 3rd, 2012, 10:26 PM
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Wow! Lots Of Heavy Metal!
Hey Delmontcruiser: Thanks for bringing back this thread. I've never seen it before. 
Mugzilla: Thanks for taking all this pics! What is going on with this yard today?
Mugzilla: Thanks for taking all this pics! What is going on with this yard today?
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April 9th, 2012, 12:21 PM
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I tend to from time to time look at the collection of pictures and have to ask is their any updates additional pictures.Me I could not just leave them sit I would have to tinker with them.I like to see them run drive.The best thing the owner did as save all these but not doing anything with them is a shame.
Great pictures though, man.
April 9th, 2012, 02:19 PM
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i hate people like this with a PASSION!! all those perfectly good parts he could help so many other people out with their projects probably make enough money to even buy a house instead of living in a trailer but no even tho he knows he is never going to do anything with any of these cars he still refuses to help other people complete their projects. i would say i hope he drops dead but then all of these cars would probably be crushed and melted down by whoever inherited them. what a shame!
April 12th, 2012, 11:38 AM
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All Over the Word are people who think a bit diffrent .
Here in germany is a guy who bought in the year 2000 for his 50 birthday 50 cars from the year 1950 to create a sculpture park an let the cars rott.
Just take a look --
http://www.fotogalerie-thomas.de/tra...turenpark.html
Here in germany is a guy who bought in the year 2000 for his 50 birthday 50 cars from the year 1950 to create a sculpture park an let the cars rott.
Just take a look --
http://www.fotogalerie-thomas.de/tra...turenpark.html
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April 12th, 2012, 12:14 PM
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and another junkjard from swizerland . The owner would make a open-air-museum from the jard but the laws didnt permitted it . So they have make a few jears ago a no limit auktion on the jard . Here only a link to some Pics from the "Kaufdorf Autofriedhof"
https://www.google.de/search?q=schwe...w=1680&bih=906
and this link to the page from the junkjard
http://www.autofriedhof.ch/
https://www.google.de/search?q=schwe...w=1680&bih=906
and this link to the page from the junkjard
http://www.autofriedhof.ch/
