Rare SS Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I started my parts hoard in 1982 right after I purchased my first Monte the year before. Weekly trips to the scrapyard, and the local "Buy & Sell" paper were my only way of finding Monte Carlo parts! Dont forget, this was mid 1980 B.C. *before computers (or the internet). What a thrill it was to find tilt steering, a pair of bucket seats and console, or door panels still attached to a car in the scrapyard!! I had collected quite a few of these (and other great parts) by the time I took these pictures in 1987. During the late 80's, I sold most of them for around $500-$600 for buckets and console, earning myself a few hundred dollars each sale. (I was earning around $8 an hour back then, so that was some good cash! I sold the last of my buckets and console, ( *newly upholstered black, complete with new foam ) on Ebay in 2000 for $1,200 and thought I was a big roller! Yeesh! You always sell things too cheaply when you look back 20-30 years. By the way, I still have most of the chrome trim, knobs & handles, misc. accessories, emblems and lenses, but you now can buy these new, so I will probably still have them in the future! Anyone else have any old or new pics of their hoard / Parts to show? Jeff 1970 SS454 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I might have to come shopping at your house some day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Ya me too. Nice past/ current collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Sadly, there's not as many wrecks available here in Canada...... And you can only find so many Chevelles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuck said: I might have to come shopping at your house some day. Sure! For your Best shopping experience, Jump into your time capsule (set it for 1989-90) I will grab my mullet and meet you at my shop!😜 Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, Scott S. said: Sadly, there's not as many wrecks available here in Canada...... And you can only find so many Chevelles too. Too true! Scrapyards now have all those plastic "antiques" from 1995 and newer! 🤷♂️🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 It's sad, really... I remember all the parts I had "squirreled" way when I had my '86 Buick T-Type. Still got a few of them kicking around. And even a few for a '71 Chevelle I used to drive. But the Montes are a unique breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Scott S. said: It's sad, really... I remember all the parts I had "squirreled" way when I had my '86 Buick T-Type. Still got a few of them kicking around. And even a few for a '71 Chevelle I used to drive. But the Montes are a unique breed. 7 hours ago, Scott S. said: First generation MONTE CARLOS are the BEST!!😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 That's probably why my winter driver is an '04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 And Yes..... I have a ton of spare parts for her too... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, Scott S. said: That's probably why my winter driver is an '04. My winter driver was a 72, a la ACE VENTURA! The 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 A few pics of our organized mess of parts we HAVE "in stock". Not even close to all we have. It's about 1/3 of our stock. Organized chaos! Parts everywhere.... literally! Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Is nothing sacred.....even parts in the bathroom rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I have extra side glasses, a couple of door panels, bumpers, moldings plus many more that I can not remember in my atic. All from my 72 that I have only had 10 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 We still have an attic full! Yes full! Lol a basement full a few sheds, a screen house, an enclosed trailer and another car and a half garage full and a bedroom full. The rafters of the garage pictured is full of sheet metal. I think that's all, I hope that's all. Lolol Yes Rob, the bathroom in the garage. If it has space, it gets used. Lolol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I think Tom is fibbing thats more like 1/5 of what they have. I have been there, and there is nothing they do Not have. When they say "in stock" they mean in stock. They have stuff in every nook and cranny. I have stuff, but nothing like this. Ok maybe if i rip my parts cars apart, i might be close but still, maybe. . But what a great bunch of guys helped me out tons. Every time i called for something i got an answer or a place to get it with instructions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 LOL Told you guys!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Tom forgot the stuff on the side of the garage,frame ,hoods,fenders and more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 See, told ya we have parts everywhere! Lol I forgot about those parts Kevin. I'm sure there are a few more places too. Ughhh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Since I have been a member of this group I have joked about their “ in stock “ parts. But their knowledge and the actual cars they possess left me to actually believe them from the start. But now to actually see a portion leads me to believe these guys are nuts and at times brutally honest, which is awesome. Keep up the great work. I did notice a lot of space that could be used for more parts storage. If you need a hoarding savant to show you how to fill them spaces let me know. Ask Karen if you ever meet her. I can stack and pack like there’s no tomorrow. Lol. Great job Tom and Kevin ( and the boys too). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Wow! Talk about winner, winner! You guys have soooo much! I'd love to come window shopping in your storage!! Man! My pics are 35 years old...i should take some current pics and post! Jeff PartSS hoard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Oops! Sorry forgot these pics also. In the cabinets and the rafters too! Doesn't look like much but alot of stuff is crammed back there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 My goodness! All that Monte goodness! Hands down the most! Lock me in there for a week, but don't check me pockets on me way out!👏👏😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 10:42 PM, Rare SS said: My winter driver was a 72, a la ACE VENTURA! The 😎 Did your's have a monkey too ?? lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Haha! 350 had just 2 barrels for those monkeys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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