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Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | Went to Baughmans in York PA today along with Sidesho Bob and Matt. It was a pretty nice visit to an old yard on a near perfect Pennsylvania fall day. It is definitely a cool yard if you like seeing cars of the FL era. Apparently this yard was closed in the early 1970s and remained closed until recently, so it really is a time capsule of sorts, with the vast amount of cars being from the '50s and '60s. Also, because the yard was closed for so long, at least some of the cars are very intact and not overly picked over. Of course, with this being the northeast, most of the cars are very very rusty, so body parts and interiors are a mess. Still I managed to come home with a handful of nice parts fpr my '61 Newport. I took some pics that will give you a good idea of what forward look cars are there: (Baughmans014.jpg) (Baughmans017.jpg) (Baughmans040.jpg) (Baughmans046.jpg) (Baughmans047.jpg) (Baughmans048.jpg) (Baughmans051.jpg) (Baughmans052.jpg) (Baughmans056.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Baughmans014.jpg (104KB - 533 downloads) Baughmans017.jpg (127KB - 555 downloads) Baughmans040.jpg (134KB - 552 downloads) Baughmans046.jpg (112KB - 548 downloads) Baughmans047.jpg (134KB - 583 downloads) Baughmans048.jpg (137KB - 557 downloads) Baughmans051.jpg (115KB - 558 downloads) Baughmans052.jpg (132KB - 548 downloads) Baughmans056.jpg (138KB - 564 downloads) | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | Some more pics: (Baughmans059.jpg) (Baughmans060.jpg) (Baughmans063.jpg) (Baughmans064.jpg) (Baughmans065.jpg) (Baughmans066.jpg) (Baughmans067.jpg) (Baughmans069.jpg) (Baughmans068.jpg) (Baughmans070.jpg) (Baughmans074.jpg) (Baughmans076.jpg) (Baughmans078.jpg) (Baughmans079.jpg) (Baughmans080.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Baughmans059.jpg (117KB - 547 downloads) Baughmans060.jpg (110KB - 567 downloads) Baughmans063.jpg (100KB - 575 downloads) Baughmans064.jpg (87KB - 568 downloads) Baughmans065.jpg (115KB - 562 downloads) Baughmans066.jpg (85KB - 543 downloads) Baughmans067.jpg (111KB - 560 downloads) Baughmans069.jpg (122KB - 542 downloads) Baughmans068.jpg (108KB - 562 downloads) Baughmans070.jpg (101KB - 537 downloads) Baughmans074.jpg (119KB - 550 downloads) Baughmans076.jpg (131KB - 542 downloads) Baughmans078.jpg (113KB - 564 downloads) Baughmans079.jpg (122KB - 555 downloads) Baughmans080.jpg (132KB - 522 downloads) | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | And some more: (Baughmans083.jpg) (Baughmans086.jpg) (Baughmans087.jpg) (Baughmans088.jpg) (Baughmans089.jpg) (Baughmans093.jpg) (Baughmans094.jpg) (Baughmans096.jpg) (Baughmans100.jpg) (Baughmans101.jpg) (Baughmans102.jpg) (Baughmans104.jpg) (Baughmans105.jpg) (Baughmans106.jpg) (Baughmans107.jpg) (Baughmans109.jpg) (Baughmans117.jpg) (Baughmans118.jpg) (Baughmans119.jpg) (Baughmans122.jpg) (Baughmans126.jpg) (Baughmans128.jpg) (Baughmans129.jpg) (Baughmans130.jpg) (Baughmans137.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Baughmans083.jpg (108KB - 565 downloads) Baughmans086.jpg (130KB - 573 downloads) Baughmans087.jpg (135KB - 599 downloads) Baughmans088.jpg (131KB - 584 downloads) Baughmans089.jpg (121KB - 579 downloads) Baughmans093.jpg (110KB - 582 downloads) Baughmans094.jpg (119KB - 548 downloads) Baughmans096.jpg (123KB - 582 downloads) Baughmans100.jpg (114KB - 546 downloads) Baughmans101.jpg (126KB - 535 downloads) Baughmans102.jpg (138KB - 531 downloads) Baughmans104.jpg (114KB - 549 downloads) Baughmans105.jpg (120KB - 543 downloads) Baughmans106.jpg (110KB - 553 downloads) Baughmans107.jpg (143KB - 538 downloads) Baughmans109.jpg (141KB - 521 downloads) Baughmans117.jpg (139KB - 567 downloads) Baughmans118.jpg (133KB - 559 downloads) Baughmans119.jpg (141KB - 524 downloads) Baughmans122.jpg (125KB - 564 downloads) Baughmans126.jpg (147KB - 523 downloads) Baughmans128.jpg (129KB - 566 downloads) Baughmans129.jpg (112KB - 566 downloads) Baughmans130.jpg (127KB - 534 downloads) Baughmans137.jpg (133KB - 549 downloads) | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | I think this one is my favorite pic of the day. I mean sure, lots of guys have bumper wings on their '58 Plymouths, but how many of you have a bumper TREE? Edited by Greg P. 2010-10-02 6:48 PM (Baughmans112.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Baughmans112.jpg (108KB - 532 downloads) | ||
Handygun |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1119 Location: STL, MO | Neat pics Greg, that town panel would give someone some 15's that thier period correct 10"cap's would fit or caliper clearence, going back soon? | ||
alumcanTandThd |
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Wise Old Village Idiot Posts: 3591 Location: Dellslow, West ("By God") Virginia ! | I take it,,,, those were the only 2 '61 Dodges in the whole place? No guard or shields? THANKS for looking though. Pic 122. Was the '49-'50 Merc in the background a 2 or 4-door? Surprised some on hadn't drug it out back then. Old '70's, yeller, WV license plate, on the bumper to the left of the Ply. | ||
miquelonbrad |
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Expert Posts: 1737 Location: Hay Lakes, Alberta, Canada | Cool pics!! No '57 Chrysler 2 door hardtop rear windows?? LOL Brad | ||
coupeman |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 390 Location: Brisbane | I like how the tree has grown between the car and the bumper on the 58 plymouth in the last pic, shows how long its been there for | ||
B/G 61 |
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Expert Posts: 2612 Location: Parts Unknown | Thanks for postin - Looks like a lot of those cars were in GREAT shape 35+ years ago when they were parked . . . | ||
soiouz |
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Expert Posts: 3480 Location: Montreal, Canada | Wow! Great yard! Thanks a lot for taking the time to post pics! | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4046 Location: Connecticut | Great pics, Greg ! | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | Thanks for the kind words. To answer some questions: alumcanTandThd - Yes, I'm pretty sure there were only those two '61 Dodges. The green one did appear pretty complete (with intact 6-cyl), but I didn't see any shields or guards. miquelonbrad - I didnt see any '57 or '58 Chryslers The car in pics 064, 065, and 066 does appear to be a '57 Fury. But all the unique Fury stuff is gone. Even the VIN tag. I understand that the owner will have the yard open again this Saturday to coincide with Hershey, so if anyone else wants to go, it may be a good time to do it. I might go back myself, but not sure. | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | I went back to Baughman's today to get a few more things that I didnt have time for last week. The guy who was working there told me that the township is requiring them to crush out all of the cars by December. He said they might be able to get an extension until March or April, but in any case, they are in the process of crushing them all one by one. It's a shame to think they'll all be gone soon, especially since there are still tons of good parts left. Lots of good stainless, glass, instruments and other things. So... if anyone wants any parts from these cars, I'd suggest you act soon. Also, he told me that today was the last time they'd be open on a Saturday. So if you want to go, call the main yard first and ask about the yard on 2126 Copenhaffer Rd. The number for the main yard is (717) 846-3944. I did find a few more FL cars that I didn't see last week. Here's the pics: (1957_Desoto_Fireflite.jpg) (1959_Desoto_Seville.jpg) (1959_Desoto_Seville2.jpg) (1961_Imperial.jpg) (1961_Imperial2.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1957_Desoto_Fireflite.jpg (165KB - 514 downloads) 1959_Desoto_Seville.jpg (138KB - 547 downloads) 1959_Desoto_Seville2.jpg (127KB - 547 downloads) 1961_Imperial.jpg (143KB - 540 downloads) 1961_Imperial2.jpg (145KB - 545 downloads) | ||
soiouz |
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Expert Posts: 3480 Location: Montreal, Canada | Now, that's a real shame that they have to crush all of these cars.. It reminds me of the sad faith of the Limestone, Maine junk yard that crushed out more than 5000 cars, many of them restorable, in the mid-1990's. | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13055 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | I can almost feel all the impressions, even from here in Sweden; the rustling leaves, the rich smell of rusting metal mixed up with the raw smell of earth and rotting vegetation, inside the cars there is the lingering smell of oil and grease and sometimes even gasoline, the broken sunrays dancing over the chrome through cracked windows and the smell of rotten interior mixed with the smell of decomposing vegetation. I just love it - I could dwell for hours and days in such a place, there is a form of dead calm in those places. The graveyards of torturered twisted steel. A BIG thanks for sharing! | ||
alumcanTandThd |
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Wise Old Village Idiot Posts: 3591 Location: Dellslow, West ("By God") Virginia ! | Whiz! Are you taking yer meds? Good grief! Gettin' 'wood' from smellin' old vegaitaton, car's and such,,,,,,,. I know a Doctor who can help,,,,,,,,,,,, | ||
MOPAR-TO-YA |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5139 Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | alumcanTandThd - 2010-10-10 3:55 PM Thats OK Wiz, I know what you are saying. a place like that is just like walking thru an old overgrown cemetary. Don't pay any attention to old poop-can , when he gets in a place like that- he just wants to fart so he can see if it echo's ! ......................MOWhiz! Are you taking yer meds? Good grief! Gettin' 'wood' from smellin' old vegaitaton, car's and such,,,,,,,. I know a Doctor who can help,,,,,,,,,,,, | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | Wizard, I don't think I could have described my feelings walking through this yard better than you did. I have always liked junkyards, but this one is unique in itself. It really does overload your senses. | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4046 Location: Connecticut | Greg - On that 59 Desoto Seville, what shape is the windshield in ? That's a W453, BTW, which fits 57-59 convertibles. Did the Seville have swivel seats, by any chance ? Ron | ||
christine-lover |
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Expert Posts: 2996 Location: Sept. 1958 | ronbo97 - 2010-10-11 11:34 PM Greg - On that 59 Desoto Seville, what shape is the windshield in ? That's a W453, BTW, which fits 57-59 convertibles. Did the Seville have swivel seats, by any chance ? Ron I don't believe the Desoto had swivels, I would hope I would have noticed that. Don't remember the condition of the windshield, they must make repros of these with the bubble, yes? | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4046 Location: Connecticut | christine-lover - 2010-10-18 9:33 PM I don't believe the Desoto had swivels, I would hope I would have noticed that. Don't remember the condition of the windshield, they must make repros of these with the bubble, yes? Well, I thought that PPG was selling them. But a recent phone call to their Vintage Glass program indicated that they weren't making them at present and had no plans to do a run. So you're left with one made in South America , which is thinner than original and may not have the correct 'bubble', or one of Timo's, which end up being aroung 1500, including shipping. Ron | ||
fast59desoto |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 929 Location: Finger Lakes NY | hey ron if you need some bubbles ive got some nice used here in ny jeff | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4046 Location: Connecticut | Thanks, Jeff. I'm all set in that department. I know folks are looking for these, though. Do you have any without wiper scratches and without smokiness in the corners ? Ron | ||
phurious |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 591 Location: West Chester, PA | Went up there this morning to pick up the Fury that I had bought. We'll someone decided to take the few good parts that were left from the car, even though I had already bought it. The two Fury 14x6 wheels and the complete power brake setup were removed. The yard owner was very understanding about it and gave me all of my money back, but I still lost on the flat bed and the day off from work. There is a dirty little rat of a man who works and lives there in a nasty trailer in the old car lot, and I'm quite sure he sold the parts and pocketed the money. The owner knew nothing about it, and had made the deal with me weeks ago. The rain kept us from picking it up earlier, and gave someone else a chance to screw me. Now the car and it's original Fury block are off to the crusher and I'm quitting while I'm behind. I've spent 8 hours driving back and forth and am out a few hundred bucks now... Good stuff, Thanks! | ||
Gecko86 |
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New User Posts: 3 Location: MASSACHUSETTS | DO WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WITH THESE CARS? | ||
Tail Fins |
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Veteran Posts: 201 | Yard was cleaned out and it's all gone! | ||
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