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Title: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 15, 2007, 06:27:25 PM
I live in a town that once had a Camaro graveyard/salvage yard. The guy that owned it loved first gen Camaros and was really nice. He died in an accident a few years ago and his brother, who I went to high school with, took over the buisiness and made it a Camaro and Mustang salvage yard. This guy is not the sharpest fellow around and is not a Camaro fan that I know of. Anyway the buisiness quickly failed and since I got back to town no one is running the place and the phone has been disconnected. (I heard something about family bickering and or a drug alcohol problem??) I'm wondering if there are any first Gen Camaros left in there. If so are there any worth restoring? Could there be any valuable or rare parts in there? The whole area is fenced up and I'm so tempted to hop the fence one day and see what is in there. I have not been in there in 20 years and there could be nothing but crap but then again, this is a smaller southern town and not many knowledgeable Camaro people around  (I could be wrong but I doubt it) I think the place has been closed for about 5 years or so. Should I hop the fence for a look see? I could try to contact the last owner but he is not trustworthy and not a nice guy either, and I would probably not get anywhere.....
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 15, 2007, 07:02:57 PM
Should I hop the fence for a look see?

"Don't do the crime if you can't do the time!"   :P

Paul
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 15, 2007, 07:06:12 PM
Is it not a crime to let innocent Camaros rust into the ground? ;D
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: jdv69z on May 15, 2007, 07:30:16 PM
Whatever you do, make sure there are "junkyard dogs"!

Jimmy V
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 68Zproject on May 15, 2007, 11:29:55 PM
Jump.  It's easier to beg for forgiveness than to beg for permission.  At least it's worked for me.  Don't ask.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: gro51 on May 16, 2007, 12:30:58 AM
Go for it!  No guts, no glory.   And bring a camera with you and post some pics here.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 16, 2007, 12:36:30 AM
And bring a camera with you and post some pics here.

And lots of cash so you can post bail if you're caught!    :D

Paul
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 4ZNOW on May 16, 2007, 03:14:12 AM
If it was me I would have to to go in & have a look ;D around the salvage yard ! take some pic's & give an up date on the pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow Thank's & good luck I just love to find place's like that
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: KurtS on May 16, 2007, 04:19:41 AM
Just don't carry any tools.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 68Zproject on May 16, 2007, 05:33:43 AM
Seriously, I don't know about the laws where you are, but here you have to have signs posted every 100 feet or so saying this, that and the other thing in 50 different languages and if it isn't, it's not trespassing.  Of course that doesn't mean that someone wouldn't shoot first and ask questions later.  I'd do it.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 16, 2007, 12:27:02 PM
OK, I'm goin in. I'll take my camera also. BTW, how do you post pics on here anyway??
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: JohnZ on May 16, 2007, 02:27:20 PM
OK, I'm goin in. I'll take my camera also. BTW, how do you post pics on here anyway??

Use the "additional options" link below the window you type your post in, and you can upload images directly from your hard drive; 640x480 images work best, as they don't require scrolling to see the whole photo when folks click on them.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: Gramps69Z on May 16, 2007, 04:46:41 PM
If you let me go with you, I will bring two "get out of jail free cards".   ;)


Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: tom on May 16, 2007, 04:57:26 PM
I would consider a video camera. You can record comments as you go. I would also consider using a lookout...

Good luck,

Tom
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 16, 2007, 07:24:48 PM
I will have to wait until this weekend, just dont have the time until then. I'll consider both the videocam and the lookout. I could bring my girlfriend, she is hot and can probably talk us out of any trouble!
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: gro51 on May 16, 2007, 11:59:20 PM
Yes!  Take lots of pics of your girlfriend and a few Camaro pics for good measure. ;D
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 68Zproject on May 17, 2007, 04:37:23 AM
Yes!  Take lots of pics of your girlfriend and a few Camaro pics for good measure. ;D

:)
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: bob69 on May 20, 2007, 01:53:36 AM
I was just at the car show in O.C. Maryland,nice show. I stoped at a old farm in delaware some guy named butch has, signs up everywhere to stay out.When you drive arround it all you see are old musle cars rotten it the dirt,over 50 of them maybe 20-30 1st gen camaros,vets, mopars and even a few fords. Theres a old garage on the property with lifts. I heard that up on one of the lifts is a ZL1. ( from more than on person ) I have pics I took this weekend from the road but am not sure how to load them. Bob
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 20, 2007, 03:25:58 AM
I have pics I took this weekend from the road but am not sure how to load them. Bob

Bob -

Click on "Additional Options" then on "Browse" to attach the photos directly from your computer.

Paul
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: tom on May 20, 2007, 03:32:57 AM
Watch the size of your photos. If you want to post large photos, you will need to host them elsewhere.

Tom
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: bob69 on May 20, 2007, 01:01:29 PM
I'm not sure I can get them to the computer, I'll have to get one of my kids to help will try later to day, Bob
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 24, 2007, 02:25:30 PM
OK the "caper" is set for Saturday. I will take my camera and girlfriend and see what we can find. Not very optimistic but we shall see. I will let you know what I find.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: dab67 on May 24, 2007, 02:28:59 PM
Where do we send our condolences?  :D

Dave
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: Creekside Z11 on May 26, 2007, 03:23:49 AM
Hey I live in a small southern town and know a little about these cars.

give me the address and I'll help you with your girlfried

no no I mean with the look out part
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 29, 2007, 06:15:28 PM
OK so I went to the place on Sat. only to find a big for sale sign on the property and I looked through a hole in the fence and there was................drumroll please...............................nothing.  A few mustang fenders and not much else. It had been all cleaned out sometime before I got there. I doubt anything of value has been there in years. Oh well nothing ventured nothing gained.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: jdv69z on May 29, 2007, 08:26:14 PM
Say.... Do you know Geraldo Rivera? Al Capones's vaults?  Ha! Ha! ;D

Jimmy V.
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: gro51 on May 30, 2007, 12:44:44 AM
Post a pic of your girlfriend anyway!
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: onlytherich68 on May 30, 2007, 12:22:20 PM
OK, OK here's my girlfriend, she looks great even without her glasses!
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: 68Zproject on June 02, 2007, 03:50:41 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Could be lots of Camaros, should I jump the fence?
Post by: clarkedog on June 02, 2007, 04:46:12 AM
I didn't know you were dating my Grandma.Tell her I say hi! :-*