JNC Junkyard Crawl - Sunday, July 5 2009

ben · **Posted:** Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:43 pm

Ok, so here's the deal. Some JNCers in the comments of this blog post had the kooky idea to get together for a junkyard crawl. There shall be camaraderie, hanging out, and the not-so-surgical removal of parts from old cars.

Seems like the first weekend of the month might be a good time, how's 10AM Sunday 7/5? It'll be Independence Day so understandably many might be out of town. If it's not a good time for you, speak up!

Edit: JNC sticker for any JNCers who show

Meeting spot is at the Milliken Ave. Pick-A-Part in Ontario, but if that's a bust there's an import-only Ecology Auto nearby.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source= ... =UTF8&z=13

Bring your self, some tools, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Gloves might be a good idea as well.

Come on, don't you want to save parts from cars like these?

ben · **Posted:** Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:47 pm

SoCal is blessed with old cars so there has been some toying with the idea of taking requests. This could devolve into something ugly really quickly, so people who are going, please also chime in on whether you'd be willing to take requests and what ground rules you'd need.

Here's a few to start with:

1. If you request a part and it is bought by a JNCer, and then you don't follow through with payment (including shipping), you will be forever banned from requesting anything in future Junkyard Crawls and your name will be posted for public shame and ridicule.

2. Tell us the various years/models that are compatible with the part you need. Be as specific as possible, maybe post a picture with the part you need circled.

MonkeyMadness · **Posted:** Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:09 pm

I'm IN

And who the hell are you calling "kooky" :wink:

dan · **Posted:** Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:26 am

Sounds like fun. I'm down, if you drive.

ben · **Posted:** Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:38 am

dan wrote:

Sounds like fun. I'm down, if you drive.

Just bring something to sit on for the post-junkyard drive home. Gotta keep the wagon cleen!

redma61 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:31 am

alright! we got ben and dan going!
im getting all giddy from the jnc celeb excitment lol :wink:

i think i mentioned the "junk yard meet "first as a joke but it would
be fun to hangout with other members on the forum and just talk cars

now to figure out witch car to take,the flashy supra or the cruiser corona?

slickwrick · **Posted:** Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:41 am

LETS DO THIS THANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slickwrick · **Posted:** Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:04 am

redma61 wrote:

alright! we got ben and dan going!
im getting all giddy from the jnc celeb excitment lol :wink:

i think i mentioned the "junk yard meet "first as a joke but it would
be fun to hangout with other members on the forum and just talk cars

now to figure out witch car to take,the flashy supra or the cruiser corona?

im not worried about what car to take. i just sold my celica too, so all i have is a 71 dodge colt with no front window. im makin my bro drive me there. hes my junkyard road dog anyways!
:mrgreen:

coupeZ600 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:47 pm

Can't make it this month, (Fourth of July), have to go back to my hometown for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0T-gnXM_YA

But I'd be up for next month, the Amtrak leaves here (Flagstaff) late on Fri. and arrives (L.A) early Sat. and if I could find a place to crash that nite I could take it back Sun. afternoon and be back in time for work Mon. morning. If the little lady is O.K. with it, that is...........

redma61 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:53 pm

well me and my bother will be there
i'll see if i can get a friend or two to tag along

redma61 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:17 pm

see you guys there tomorrow

colink · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:18 pm

please post pictures of wht you find thanks :tu:

Capital15 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:55 pm

+1 on posting pics of what the crawl came up with!!!

moisabamf · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:26 pm

what time should i be there?
EDIT: im stupid, ill cya there in the ol 1200

MonkeyMadness · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:05 am

On my way... :mrgreen:

Capital15 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:04 pm

What did the crawl come up with??

MonkeyMadness · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:35 pm

OMG! Day from hell!

First off, I'm sorry for not making it out... I was on my way and thinking I'm soo good with directions, and with such keen sense of direction i find my self lost some where off of mills and the 10? wtf? :shock:

Ok so now I'm lost and I've realized this. ok no biggy let get back on track and save the day.....

BANG! I turn the corner right on to the 10 on ramp and blow a u-joint under load "smack smack bang crash... than nothing" WTF :shock:

So i pull to the side of the on-ramp.. jump out and I see my drive shaft rolling back down the on ramp into on coming traffic.. :oops:

Damn... I'm screwed...
So I spend the next hour and 30mins waiting for my 7 month pregnant wife to
show up with a replacement part..
It really did hurt much till she pulled up laughing... then asked the million dollar question...!
" Honey did you forget to set you pinion angle?" :roll:

ben · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:06 pm

Damn, we were wondering what happened to ya! Glad it was on an ramp and not while flying down the 60!

We had a long day of our own (more on this later...) but in the meantime pics are here viewtopic.php?t=5520

Capital15 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:11 pm

Great finds! Thanks for sharing the pics!

ben · **Posted:** Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:46 am

The long day in question...

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/blog/20 ... -junkyard/

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