Don't overlook those station wagons!

[68chargerpilot]

This picture was taken this week in my local junkyard/honey hole in one of the mopar SECTIONS. As you can see it's setting there largely ignored. I had overlooked it in my quest to find anything I might check off my list for my 68 Charger. What I and many others obviously didn't appreciate is the fact that the front of the old girl is B BODY. Not sure of the year bur my tell tale sign is the lower windshield molding. It's the same as my Charger. I peaked in and to my astonishment the dash was largely untouched. Radio and instrument cluster were gone. That was about it.

My Charger was missing some of the A/C ductwork when my Dad bought it or some pieces were messed up. Well wouldn't you know the WHOLE A/C duct system was still in this car.

It even had that blasted, black, fiberglass looking A/C cover that seems to always have cracked and broken corners. The cover was still bolted in as securely and undamaged as the day she came off the assembly line.

I pulled all that stuff out and checked some things off my list. Thanks ole girl your fate is most likely sealed but you help others soldier on!!!!!

I walked out paying $25.00 for everything 10 min from my house.

 

[Greg Ducato]

Nice score, you are fortunate to still have yards with older salvage, ours are forever gone....

 

[eldubb440]

my local go to yard is almost picked clean, dude tells me guys been buying up entire parts cars and hauling them out.... took this pic about 2 weeks go

 

[68chargerpilot]

my local go to yard is almost picked clean, dude tells me guys been buying up entire parts cars and hauling them out.... took this pic about 2 weeks go
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You know someone went through the trouble to put that charger up there.....i wonder Why? What are they trying to keep you from getting?

 

['68 Charger]

Not sure of the year bur my tell tale sign is the lower windshield moulding. It's the same as my Charger.

Great score!! But I'd hate to burst your bubble about the lower windshield trim. On 4 doors and wagons the trim around the windshield are longer pieces due to the steeper rake of the windshield. I know this first hand as I had both in my hand at the same time. The 3 pics below show the different lengths of the lower piece. The top trim piece and two vertical trim pieces are longer as well.

But you only paid $25.00 for all of the parts, not like you lost out. And believe it or not there are 68-70 B Body 4 door guys out there looking for 4 DR related parts.

 

[68chargerpilot]

Great score!! But I'd hate to burst your bubble about the lower windshield trim. On 4 doors and wagons the trim around the windshield are longer pieces due to the steeper rake of the windshield. I know this first hand as I had both in my hand at the same time. The 3 pics below show the different lengths of the lower piece. The top trim piece and two vertical trim pieces are longer as well.

But you only paid $25.00 for all of the parts, not like you lost out. And believe it or not there are 68-70 B Body 4 door guys out there looking for 4 DR related parts.



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I appreciate that info. I'm good with all the exterior trim. My point was it lets me know it's a B Body and they are gonna share many internal parts. I left the moldings. Most of what I need is from the inside.

 

[moparnation74]

Not just those parts...But may have good original GE headlight bulbs...headlight trim rings and buckets, all small hardware, body plugs etc.....

 

[sawdoff]

wheres this yard? Im up in hendersonville and daughter lives in landrum. I might have to check it out. thnx

 

[69Coronetrt]

Just a thought....

As you scour junkyards, please take pictures of fender tags and check glove boxes for window stickers or other factory items. With the rush to crush, you may be the last person to document a car.

 

[1970 cougar]

Just a thought....

As you scour junkyards, please take pictures of fender tags and check glove boxes for window stickers or other factory items. With the rush to crush, you may be the last person to document a car.

I could really use the roof rack , how can I contact this yard ?

 

[68chargerpilot]

I could really use the roof rack , how can I contact this yard ?

PM sent

 

[fixitfirstime]

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This picture was taken this week in my local junkyard/honey hole in one of the mopar SECTIONS. As you can see it's setting there largely ignored. I had overlooked it in my quest to find anything I might check off my list for my 68 Charger. What I and many others obviously didn't appreciate is the fact that the front of the old girl is B BODY. Not sure of the year bur my tell tale sign is the lower windshield molding. It's the same as my Charger. I peaked in and to my astonishment the dash was largely untouched. Radio and instrument cluster were gone. That was about it.

My Charger was missing some of the A/C ductwork when my Dad bought it or some pieces were messed up. Well wouldn't you know the WHOLE A/C duct system was still in this car.

It even had that blasted, black, fiberglass looking A/C cover that seems to always have cracked and broken corners. The cover was still bolted in as securely and undamaged as the day she came off the assembly line.

I pulled all that stuff out and checked some things off my list. Thanks ole girl your fate is most likely sealed but you help others soldier on!!!!!

I walked out paying $25.00 for everything 10 min from my house.

I need a station wagon gas cap in the worst way...was it still there?

 

[pushrod]

Hey Charger, I need the tailgate mechanism for my 69 Belvedere wagon. Would you mind sending me the location of the yard?
Thanks

 

[Yotaguy79]

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This picture was taken this week in my local junkyard/honey hole in one of the mopar SECTIONS. As you can see it's setting there largely ignored. I had overlooked it in my quest to find anything I might check off my list for my 68 Charger. What I and many others obviously didn't appreciate is the fact that the front of the old girl is B BODY. Not sure of the year bur my tell tale sign is the lower windshield molding. It's the same as my Charger. I peaked in and to my astonishment the dash was largely untouched. Radio and instrument cluster were gone. That was about it.

My Charger was missing some of the A/C ductwork when my Dad bought it or some pieces were messed up. Well wouldn't you know the WHOLE A/C duct system was still in this car.

It even had that blasted, black, fiberglass looking A/C cover that seems to always have cracked and broken corners. The cover was still bolted in as securely and undamaged as the day she came off the assembly line.

I pulled all that stuff out and checked some things off my list. Thanks ole girl your fate is most likely sealed but you help others soldier on!!!!!

I walked out paying $25.00 for everything 10 min from my house.

Oh man, this may just be the "organ donor" car I've been looking for. Did the car look decent on the inside??

 

[johnp]

Eldub440,
What yard is that in jersey? I feel like I’ve been there, Meyers?

 

[BeatersRus]

my local go to yard is almost picked clean, dude tells me guys been buying up entire parts cars and hauling them out.... took this pic about 2 weeks go

i met a guy yesterday in Your neck of the woods,
he pulled 13 mopars out of a Single yard for 750 each...in the last month.
hes already gotten 2 of them running and driving.
and before you think im joking,im not,
i personally saw 5 of them,cudas,dusters and other b bodies.
the cars are out there..just gotta look.

 

[johnp]

Would you mind sharing what yard that is or at least the general area of where it is? I’m always looking for good B bodies for parts for my 2 projects..

 

[BeatersRus]

it was a backyard of owner of cars,more than 13,he bought the whole load.
sorry.
im trying to get the guy who bought everything to join the forums,we`ll see how it goes.
i can say this,and show 1 pic im allowed,
otherwise he didnt want pics on the net of his stuff yet.

the coronet hes keeping,is Really nice.
the 70 satellite,which belongs to his friend/not for sale
under this car cover,has an amazing body And is burnt orange factory.