Ever go to junkyards just to wander?

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by John N

You took some wonderful pics. What camera did you use and what lens?

Back in the mid 90's, I took a trip to Arizona and made it a point to stop at a junk yard just to wonder around. I was really surprised to see so many old cars that looked like they have been hacked, sawed, chopped, channeled and poorly welded. Like a kid trying to make a hot rod and then give up halfway through.

The dry air makes southern Arizona and haven for junk yards. If you are into old aircraft (and some newer stuff put into storage) we have a number of boneyards. The best know boneyard is the one north of Tuscun off the I10. You can see the tails of the larger aircraft from the freeway.

For me looking and both the old cars and aircraft makes me wonder what kind of life they had before ending up in a junkyard. Especially when you see some of the old miltary aircraft.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by John N

You took some wonderful pics. What camera did you use and what lens? ...

Thanks, It was actually just a Galaxy S4 phone. I used to always carry a Panasonic Lumix, but for most daily (point and shoot) stuff, the S4 does well.

[Retroman1969]

Two near legendary salvage yards here were Hudson's (near Harrah) and Wilson's (near Lexington). In the 1980s and 1990s we used to meander through those places just for the history lesson. Sadly, they are long gone now.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Retroman1969

Two near legendary salvage yards here were Hudson's (near Harrah) and Wilson's (near Lexington). In the 1980s and 1990s we used to meander through those places just for the history lesson. Sadly, they are long gone now.

Retroman, just curious how an Okie knows about Red Green, a Canadian icon?

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Retroman, just curious how an Okie knows about Red Green, a Canadian icon?

I am from the South, Red Green used to come on our PBS (Public Broadcast Station).

[78F350]

Here's a couple more pics from my last two visits. Again, no Porsche content. Just rusty old memories.

[BirdDog]

Whoa! An X1/9 ! And not completely rusted away!

Had one in the late 70's. They were so prone to rust that Road and Track or Car and Driver mentioned that the carpet was a "structural component" in their review. LOL

I used to love roaming the junk yards when I was younger back on Long Island (Long Island Ave in Deer Park). For liability reasons a lot of junk yards won't allow you to do that these days. There's nothing quite like climbing into a car to remove a part and being attacked by a swarm of wasps! Hey, it builds character!

[Rob175]

Maybe I'm just nuts but junk yards make me kinda sad. Each old car rusting away and torn up was new and shiny once and had sort of a "life of it's own"..... if they could talk some of their stories would be pretty interesting.... but now they're just rusting, abandoned, and sad.

Useful for parts yep, sure....but still kinda sad.

[paulofto]

That X 1/9 brings back memories. I owned a '78 from almost new to 1985. Great little mid engine slot car that lacked HP but made up for it in amazing handling . Easy to work on and fun to drive. I love my Boxster but I wish I had never sold that little Fiat.

[NewArt]

Ghost towns, graveyards and car scrapyards all have that nostalgic allure. They are quiet, withdrawn and bring up feelings of wonderment and conjecture as to the miriad of histories that are attached to each relic! Gotta love it!

[78F350]

I needed a few things for my truck and it was a beautiful day so I took some time to wander my favorite parts store again. Again, no Porsches in sight, but some beautiful old rust.