Ozzy
Sad Birds
Moderator: ABQTBird
Sad Birds
Recently saw a couple of bullet birds (among a lot of other cars) sitting in a parts yard on Route 66 in Gallup, New Mexico looking a bit sad and sorry for themselves . The blue one still has a lot of salvagable parts but the black one is pretty well beyond it but you never know, it might just have that little elusive part someone is looking for.
Ozzy
Ozzy
"The sour memory of a dud purchase is remembered long after the sweet taste of a cheap deal has disappeared"
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
Re: Sad Birds
It 's so sad to see a classic car to just lay there and rot from years gone by. 
1956 Thunderbird Sage Green
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309
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Re: Sad Birds
older classics never rot they just fade away
Re: Sad Birds
I live about 150 miles from Gallup. Can you give me a more exact location? I could use a number of parts from these. There are no parts cars in Albuquerque.
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Re: Sad Birds
All I can remember is there are 2 large yards next to each other on the edge of town located on old route 66. Gallup didn't seem like a large place so they would be hard to miss as the yards are right on the roadside. Sorry I can't be more specific.
Ozzy.
Ozzy.
"The sour memory of a dud purchase is remembered long after the sweet taste of a cheap deal has disappeared"
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
Re: Sad Birds
This guy has 400 Tbirds mostly 58-66, a few later models, no baby birds. Many parts in inventory. He's out in the desert by Spokane; I made a road trip and got a few parts there. I like how the square birds in the first picture look like they're flying, even dead. RIP
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
Re: Sad Birds
Thanks. I'll take a trip out there and find them. The parts were for sale correct? Sometimes you get out to these properties and the owners hang on to them as if they are going to restore them some day or "it was my dad's car, it's not for sale".All I can remember is there are 2 large yards next to each other on the edge of town located on old route 66. Gallup didn't seem like a large place so they would be hard to miss as the yards are right on the roadside. Sorry I can't be more specific.
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Re: Sad Birds
I assume the parts were for sale as most of the cars had parts missing from them and it certainly looked like a business. I think it was next door to a crash shop if that is any help. Unfortunately the place was closed due to being a holiday when we were passing and I couldn't go in to have a poke around which I would have loved to do
Ozzy.
Ozzy.
"The sour memory of a dud purchase is remembered long after the sweet taste of a cheap deal has disappeared"
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
Re: Sad Birds
PS Tom,
Let me know if you make the trip, I would be interested to know how you get on with the parts etc.
Ozzy
Let me know if you make the trip, I would be interested to know how you get on with the parts etc.
Ozzy
"The sour memory of a dud purchase is remembered long after the sweet taste of a cheap deal has disappeared"
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
1961 T-bird H/T Silver-Gray Metallic/Raven Black roof.
1971 Ford Falcon 351 XYGT-Nugget Gold.
VTCI #11702
Adelaide, South Australia.
Re: Sad Birds
Will do. It has been cold as heck here since Christmas. Coldest winter I can recall. It's even colder in Gallup. I'll wait until it warms a bit and take the trip out there. I'm not quite sure what I need, but I'll find out when I get there and see what price the guy wants for stuff.
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Re: Sad Birds
I'd like to see that place. Looks like a lot of rust. I really like squarebirds. Maybe my next car. It has to be a convertible though.This guy has 400 Tbirds mostly 58-66, a few later models, no baby birds. Many parts in inventory. He's out in the desert by Spokane; I made a road trip and got a few parts there. I like how the square birds in the first picture look like they're flying, even dead. RIP
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Re: Sad Birds
treasure chest full of classic square birds and such. I wish it was closer to were I live......
1956 Thunderbird Sage Green
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309
Re: Sad Birds
I drove Route 66 last September and saw that yard.
Having stayed in Grants the night before we headed back to the scrap yard (Oscars Auto Salvage) to find it still closed. Ended up inside, the owners brother was there. Oscar the owner unfortunately is ill with cancer so we learnt that the cars were destined for the crusher. None of us were man enough to bring any home though.
Here's some pics - https://www.flickr.com/photos/30psi/set ... 9520201332
A few from that set:
Day 12 - Grants NM to Holbrook AZ by Martin Thornhill, on Flickr
Day 12 - Grants NM to Holbrook AZ by Martin Thornhill, on Flickr
Having stayed in Grants the night before we headed back to the scrap yard (Oscars Auto Salvage) to find it still closed. Ended up inside, the owners brother was there. Oscar the owner unfortunately is ill with cancer so we learnt that the cars were destined for the crusher. None of us were man enough to bring any home though.
Here's some pics - https://www.flickr.com/photos/30psi/set ... 9520201332
A few from that set:
Day 12 - Grants NM to Holbrook AZ by Martin Thornhill, on FlickrDay 12 - Grants NM to Holbrook AZ by Martin Thornhill, on FlickrRe: Sad Birds
Thanks for the info. I still might take a drive out there and see if I can get anything. It would be a shame to send them to the crusher with so many valuable body parts. I am interested in a front bumper and would like to take the rear Q's and maybe even the driver's fender. I'll see if I can get out there Saturday. I'll see if I can make a phone call first. Did you look under the hoods?
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Re: Sad Birds
Yeah I looked under the hoods. Both empty. There may have been a transmission still.