WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! - Forums - Official C3 Vette Registry

Mid America Motorworks
Support our Vendors! | Advertise Here

Topic: WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!!

in Forum: All Vettes Discussion

Already a Member?
Login
Not yet a Member?
Register for Free!

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (1/44)
4/6/21 9:38am

Adam Wartell

Lifetime Member
C3VR Founder
Send Private Message

Eagleville, PA - USA

Vette(s):
Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79

Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18065

View at your own risk!!!

Entire photo collection can be seen here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/K1LsRzeB6r58QzTq8

Cry
Cry

Updated: 4/6/2021 to include new link to photo collection

|UPDATED|4/6/2021 10:38:12 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

______________

-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (2/44)
7/28/07 8:05am

BlueX2

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Joined: 3/9/2006
Posts: 2168

Wow! Where is this place? I've never seen so many junked vettes in one spot. There seem to be the remains of (what used to be) some valuable cars in there. It's too bad they're just wasting away.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (3/44)
7/28/07 8:09am

SFVette
Former Member
Send Private Message

Joined: 3/27/2006
Posts: 380

Adam, that truly is a terrible sight. All that wreckage--including what looks to be a '96 Grand Sport, judging by the blue and white-striped roof?

How very sad. But thanks for sharing it here. Just underscores how valuable our own Sharks are to us...

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (4/44)
7/28/07 8:10am

71Shark
Former Member
Send Private Message

Edmond, OK - USA

Vette(s):
1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995

Joined: 7/13/2006
Posts: 400

Very sad, yes, but I view it as opportunity. I was able to get some very valuable parts for my car from one that looked as bad as these.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (5/44)
7/28/07 8:19am

manget1

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Vette(s):
Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2428

OMG!! Heartbreaking, but yes, where is this??

[QUOTE=71Shark]Very sad, yes, but I view it as opportunity. I was able to get some very valuable parts for my car from one that looked as bad as these.[/QUOTE]

I'm with you - I used to love walking through junk yards just finding little treasures. I'd love to go through this one!!

______________

I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

��

target=_blank>Click for another pic!�� And yet another!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (6/44)
7/28/07 8:53am

lukesvette

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812

Contemporary Corvette advertises in all of the major Vette mags. They do a tremendous business in used parts. Hopefully out of the numerous Vettes RIP'ing there, hundreds of others get the restoration parts they need....

I thought I noticed some C4 square tail lights a la ZR1 ??

LukesVette2007-07-28 09:54:41

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (7/44)
7/28/07 9:25am

spielman5

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

ANCHORAGE, AK - USA

Vette(s):
1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup

Joined: 10/12/2004
Posts: 2193

What a collection.. Cry

______________

"I Love all Corvettes! LifeTime Member #60..Terry"

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (8/44)
7/28/07 11:08am

Barkingowl

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

CHARLOTTE, NC - USA

Vette(s):
1974 Stingray coupe; 2nd-Year One crate engine 408/408 2000 DBGM C5 coupe: Stock

Joined: 6/18/2003
Posts: 394

[QUOTE=71Shark]Very sad, yes, but I view it as opportunity. I was able to get some very valuable parts for my car from one that looked as bad as these.[/QUOTE]

I agree. A valuable resource of donor cars.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (9/44)
7/28/07 11:38am

deeboy59
Limited Member
Send Private Message

visalia, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Joined: 10/27/2006
Posts: 641

Hey Adam, dose this mean you've decided on the 2008 gathering location? ..... Looks like the perfect place to me (lol). ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE !

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (10/44)
7/28/07 12:19pm

cilrah

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Port Orchard, WA - USA

Vette(s):
1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

Joined: 6/20/2005
Posts: 4066

You know what that place is? ............................... its an eBay paradise, I could make a living (and a good living) off just selling parts on ebay from that place LOL

______________

MARK
LIFETIME MEMBER #117

Click here to see my new friend P-Racer
"Keep up the Pace"

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (11/44)
7/28/07 1:31pm

Richg70
Former Member
Send Private Message

Downingtown, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1970 Roadster 350/350 1987 convertible

Joined: 10/22/2005
Posts: 22

This is paradise for sure.!! I have walked the lot many times and found parts for my 75 project.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (12/44)
7/28/07 1:47pm

zgator
Former Member
Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)

Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

You are right. Just sit back get a little squared away.A good computer and a shipping dept. Man that is a good business.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (13/44)
7/28/07 1:58pm

ranger3

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

North Charleston, SC - USA

Vette(s):
1975 L48 AT AC T-top

Joined: 3/20/2004
Posts: 4176

Where is this Place?

Scott

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (14/44)
7/28/07 2:09pm

Richg70
Former Member
Send Private Message

Downingtown, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1970 Roadster 350/350 1987 convertible

Joined: 10/22/2005
Posts: 22

Contemporary Corvette is in Bristol, PA. (800) 367-8388. Their prices are pretty good.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (15/44)
7/28/07 2:50pm

Adams' Apple

Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send Private Message

Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20170

Look at it this way...most salvage yards will crush cars after a period of time...these are being saved, and in some cases, rebuilt/repaired, and put back on the road. It is a buffet for the Corvette hungry...all you can eat.
There are other Corvette salvage yards across the country, and almost all of them have cars like these, just waiting for someone that needs a piece, or the whole car. Paradise...

______________

Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
My Link

(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS

"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (16/44)
7/28/07 4:50pm

greypoupon69

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Irving, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

Joined: 8/21/2004
Posts: 4273

Necessary for parts to keep our's going, but it's sad to see the sharks unraveling.....can't do much with that. I would love to go through there.

Thanks, post, Adam.

______________

��
My Link

MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (17/44)
7/28/07 6:21pm

johnu
Standard Member
Send Private Message

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert

Joined: 5/23/2007
Posts: 616

Those photo's remind me.....what ever happened to Lincolns Corvettes out in NE? The were a huge Corvette graveyard.

______________

Only 32 years together

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (18/44)
7/28/07 7:12pm

r74vette
Former Member
Send Private Message

, - Canada

Vette(s):
1974 Convertible

Joined: 6/19/2007
Posts: 3

InCreDible! Where? Gonna Book Holidays!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (19/44)
7/28/07 9:42pm

myrootbeerfloat
Former Member
Send Private Message

Valley Springs, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978 metalic rootbeer/gold,275hp, 350ci/th350

Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 360

I think next month could be adopt a orphan vette month.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (20/44)
7/28/07 11:58pm

PSU 98
Former Member
Send Private Message

Shenandoah, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Joined: 10/18/2006
Posts: 328

I may have to take a trip down there sometime. Your photo album reminds me of one of those Hemmings' "Abandoned Autos" calendars Smile

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (21/44)
7/29/07 7:03am

tuxblacray

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Greensburg, IN - USA

Vette(s):
Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188

Once the "KID IN A CANDY STORE' excitement left me I think I spotted Karen's trim molding for her 78 she was lookin for. I hope she reads this thread.... If not I'll hafta send her a PM....

Thnxz for positn this boss... nothing like having an open Time Capsule at our disposure....

______________

Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link

(Click on image to see a bigger version)

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (22/44)
7/29/07 8:28am

aceinthehole

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

I regularly see there ads in Corvette Fever. Good prices. I've got my eye on a few items. New or used ? tough call sometimes.

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

Click to see larger views!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (23/44)
7/31/07 12:48pm

Sarge81

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 2379

Very sad indeed. But like the organ donation program, it's a good thing.

Adam, I noticed that in the last pic of the C6 chassis, there was a late model GTO next to it. Does he have more than just vettes there?

______________

GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44

'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975

Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.

Lifetime Member #26

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (24/44)
7/31/07 1:40pm

PSU 98
Former Member
Send Private Message

Shenandoah, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Joined: 10/18/2006
Posts: 328

I'd imagine there are probably a couple different LSX-based vehicles (Corvette, GTO, Camaro, etc.) in the yard.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (25/44)
8/1/07 4:32am

DeanW
Former Member
Send Private Message

Bristol, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1969 L-46 convertable blue with bright blue interior

Joined: 9/4/2003
Posts: 14

They have taken on a GTO line also. For years they just did vettes. I've known Ron ( the owner) for years. 10 min from my house. Good people.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (26/44)
8/2/07 12:14pm

Sarge81

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 2379

Thanks for the info guy's. Thumbs%20Up

I'll be making some calls to there soon. Big%20smile

______________

GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44

'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975

Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.

Lifetime Member #26

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (27/44)
9/12/07 8:31pm

WRAITH
Former Member
Send Private Message

Franklin Square, NY - USA

Vette(s):
' 76 Customized .Mid year rear window ( ' 67 style ). It has an '80 nose,'80 rear bumper , and a 76 hood . Also , I squeezed in a ' 94 Vette LT1 . Paint is a custom mixed BLACK with RED PEARL mixed in !

Joined: 4/18/2004
Posts: 116

GOOD OLD CONTEMPORARY ! THAT'S WHERE I BOUGHT MY LT1, 4L60E, '80 NOSE AND REAR BUMPER ! GREAT BONE YARD !! IT'S A 2 HOUR DRIVE FOR ME, BUT WELL WORTH IT !

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (28/44)
9/13/07 5:52pm

Eddie 70
Former Member
Send Private Message

Kingston, TN - USA

Vette(s):
1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top

Joined: 7/5/2003
Posts: 900

I would love to visit a place like this. Like Tux says, I would be like a kid in a candy store. This past winter I went to Cleveland Pick A Part and got my LS1 and was looking at all the projects I would love to have.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (29/44)
9/13/07 7:11pm

Dose any one know if theres a place like that here on the west coast ?

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (30/44)
9/13/07 8:35pm

aceinthehole

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

Hey bro, I'll help ya' look .

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

Click to see larger views!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (31/44)
9/14/07 4:08am

RWP2473
Former Member
Send Private Message

Villas, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1976 L-48

Joined: 8/27/2007
Posts: 18

WOW!!!!!!!!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (32/44)
9/14/07 2:51pm

steves74

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Klamath Falls, OR - USA

Vette(s):
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

Joined: 2/1/2006
Posts: 1059

Thanks for the pictures. I have never seen a vette junk yard before. Is it like Pic and Pull? Sad to see all the cars, but of great value to everyone needing parts. Does anybody know of junk yards like this in northern California?

______________

Steve, Lifetime Member #129

74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (33/44)
9/14/07 2:59pm

Sarge81

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 2379

Ron is a very decent guy to do business with.

I purchased front and rear calipers/rotors/knuckles off of a wrecked '05 GTO, better known as the red big brake upgrade for the '04 GTO. Price was good and everything was there to do the big brake conversion. So for anyone who has a '04 GTO, you already know the brakes are to small for the car. So give Ron a call and get yourself a complete big brake setup from a '05-'06 GTO. Thumbs%20Up

Thanks Ron!

______________

GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44

'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975

Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.

Lifetime Member #26

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (34/44)
9/14/07 5:26pm

ricebiker
Former Member
Send Private Message

tallahassee, FL - USA

Vette(s):
1977 l-48 corvette tan, 87k miles, all original

Joined: 7/20/2007
Posts: 9

at the bottom of the picture there was a note for reporting offensive material. I thought about reporting it... I would love to go to this Vette yard. I hesatate to call it junk. It's were Vettes go when they die.. like heaven... ya know all Vettes go to heaven.

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (35/44)
9/14/07 5:44pm

aceinthehole

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

[QUOTE=ricebiker]

[/QUOTE]

Thank You

. My only fear of death was that there may not be any vettes in heaven. You have given me great comfort. (Do Ya think we can take our own ?) Clap

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

Click to see larger views!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (36/44)
9/14/07 5:57pm

ricebiker
Former Member
Send Private Message

tallahassee, FL - USA

Vette(s):
1977 l-48 corvette tan, 87k miles, all original

Joined: 7/20/2007
Posts: 9

I plan on taking mine. ya don't think I would leave it for those brats I call sons do ya???

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (37/44)
9/14/07 7:11pm

Hey Jimmy, we could start our own place here out west........ We'll call it, "Vette-Heaven" ! What do ya think, Bro? LOL

deeboy592007-09-14 20:16:40

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (38/44)
9/14/07 8:22pm

aceinthehole

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

Hell yes ! I'm jumpin' in with both feet partner . Now all we need is some investment capital .

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

Click to see larger views!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (39/44)
9/15/07 9:42am

IT'S NOT A PICK AND PULL KIND OF YARD . THEY TAKE YOU AROUND THE YARD IN A GOLF CART BECAUSE IT'S SO BIG, SUPPOSEDLY 4 ACRES ! YOU GO IN, AND TELL EM WHAT YOU NEED, AND THEY " ESCORT" YOU AROUND THE YARD !

IF IT ISN'T THERE, THEN IT PROBABLY DOESN'T EXIST. Wink

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (40/44)
9/15/07 6:07pm

litblu77

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Alton, IL - USA

Vette(s):
1977 Light Blue Coupe (a Survivor) 77,000 miles and 2000 White Convertible (wife's ride), Black top and Tan interior

Joined: 2/27/2007
Posts: 65

I wondered where they went when they died.

Where is that place?

______________

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (41/44)
9/15/07 6:41pm

aceinthehole

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

Pennsylvania, Vince. I'm a long way from vette heaven . Of course, I am in heaven at home Smile

.aceinthehole2007-09-15 19:44:00

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

Click to see larger views!

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (42/44)
9/15/07 8:20pm

BRISTOL, PA .

1-800-FOR-VETTE-PARTS

www.ContemporaryCorvette.com

HAPPY HUNTING Thumbs%20Up

Quote

WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (43/44)
9/18/07 11:34am

BelgiumBarry
Former Member
Send Private Message

, - Belgium

Vette(s):
350/350 T-top 1970 Cortez silver -blue interior

Joined: 1/5/2006
Posts: 774

nice to see so many exploded views... Shocked

Can only wish we had this in reach , no matter a hours drive... Cry

Do you believe there's one burned out car for sale here ... 10K euro..this is 13K $.... Confused

Quote

Re: WARNING: NOT for the faint of heart!!! (44/44)
4/8/21 7:19am

gapl1953
Standard Member
Send Private Message

Springbrook, WI - USA

Vette(s):
1974 L82 coupe, 1990 ZR-1

Joined: 10/18/2020
Posts: 35

lukesvette said: Contemporary Corvette advertises in all of the major Vette mags. They do a tremendous business in used parts. Hopefully out of the numerous Vettes RIP'ing there, hundreds of others get the restoration parts they need....

I thought I noticed some C4 square tail lights a la ZR1 ??

LukesVette2007-07-28 09:54:41

I just sold my 1990 ZR-1. The 1990 ZR-1 was the only year that the square tail lights were exclusive to the ZR-1. In 1992 and beyond all Corvettes C4's got the square tail light treatment. The 1990 also had a unique electrical system with many issues. That is the only reason why I sold mine, I got tired of clearing the false codes. It was a fantastic car otherwise.

Greg

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR