To Tom, and others who have suggested I might pull parts for them from the
1973ish Midget in the Southern California junkyard I described in my
"Strange Encounter" story . . .
Unfortunately I have to be out of town this weekend, and I think the car
will be crushed by the following weekend.
I would suggest as follows: maybe someone on the List in the Orange County
California area, or Long Beach vicinity, would volunteer to go to
Pick-your-part auto junkyard in Stanton. On Beach Blvd, just south of Ball
Rd. The car is in the import section, south of the main east-west
"interior road" by about 5 cars. It's roughly due south of the cashier's
stations.
This is a list of parts (as of last Sunday): 1275 engine and head, tranny,
nice crossflow radiator, hood, doors, steering rack, most lamps, 4 rostyle
wheels, rear axle, alternator, starter, distributor, front suspension,
fenders, nice bumpers - no fuel tank, seats, and dashboard is pretty hacked
up
If that person would identify himself to the List, and take orders, he
could turn a public-spirited salvage operation into a profit.
Admission is usually $1, but on Saturday everything is half price and
admission is $5. On Saturday, could get the engine and transmission for
less than $100. They have hoists.
It's just fine to send me $20 for my referral services - per part of
course. (You will find me outside the junkyard taking parts off your LBC
while you are inside.)
Daryl
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> From: Tom Zuchowski <tzuchow@ibm.net>
> To: Daryl May <mayfam@sprynet.com>
> Subject: Re: Strange Encounter
> Date: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 5:22 PM
>
> You might be just what I need! <grin>
>
> I have a Bugeye that is missing the door-stop straps and hardware. I have
> not been able to find a car locally and can't seem to find a parts place
> that has them, either. I would happily pay you $20 plus costs to get a
set
> of this stuff. Come to think of it, I could use the engine oil pipe that
> goes to the oil filter, too. Mine is pretty badly corroded and I worry
> about it...
>
> If you're interested, please let me know! If not, and you have any
> alternate suggestions, I am all ears (eyes)!
>
> Tom Zuchowski
>
> ----------
> > From: Daryl May <mayfam@sprynet.com>
> > To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Strange Encounter
> > Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 9:06 AM
> >
> > Just a story, will leave others to comment.
> >
> > There I am down at Pick-your-Part auto junkyard in Stanton, California.
> I
> > go there regularly, and about every 10 visits will find a Spridget,
> usually
> > heavily picked over.
> >
> > This weekend, paydirt! A nice 1972-73 Midget but there's a gentlemen
> there
> > before me. He surveys the Midget, then disappears. I go about my
> business
> > of removing the things I need. AND ONE OF THE THINGS I TAKE IS A
> BEAUTIFUL
> > HARDTOP, which they'll sell for $42! Now, I have no use for the
hardtop,
> > being as I have a Bugeye, but numerous friends can use it. And I know
> it's
> > worth $150 at least.
> >
> > Just when I've removed the hardtop and got it on to my cart, the
> gentlemen
> > returns. He had gone home to get his truck so HE could buy the
hardtop.
> I
> > explain that I'm sorry, but if he had only said earlier, I would have
> left
> > it for him. Now, it's mine!
> >
> > Then I relented, had him pay me $20 inside the "store" for my work and
> lost
> > dreams, and he departed happily to the checkout.
> >
> > Strangest $20 I ever made, Strangest encounter. Took my own parts to
> the
> > counter and came out $10 ahead. The Midget is still there if anyone
> needs
> > it. But don't ask me to go get anything for you without a $20
> pre-payment.
> >
> > Daryl
> >
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