olden Tx salvage jard- Joe Stewart - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

panZZer · #1 05-08-2009, 05:29 PM

Well I finally got the CD ready and headed west and made my way to the yard I read about FAP in olden TX-1 mile ease of Eastland Tx. I tried to call first before leaving DFW but the # was a fax. when I arrived the gate was closed. the majority of cars out front were the tupperware clad 86 up 126's with a few 123's and 3 or so delectable 50's sl's under the carport to protect from the west texas hailstorms/sun. I was bummed-called the other 3 and got the recorder @#$^%. So's I kept headin west to FM 600 northside of Abilene-7 miles north of 20 on fm600- and cruised thru the rows lookin for 36-8 GMC's and chevys--none there that old. hit the forign rows and there were approximately 12 or so benzes about 3 were 115s 3 80 sd's and 3 tupperware 126's and the rest 123's.
If yall like the 60's American sleds this is Heaven, there is lots of old detroit heapswith everything from olds aluminum headed 300's to you name it-row after row-but no crack free W123 dashpad fer my little cd. anyway I headed back to olden and sat in front hoping someone would show. Pretty soon a guy pulls up and said Joe Stewart had a stroke last yr and he was supprised becaue he was a slim 30's yr old and a few minutes later his step mother's son pulled up and said Joe has not been doing buisness for the last yr and wouldnt be doing any time soon. I was sorry to hear of his problems, That ole health is--Everthing. I headed back toward Ft worth, the trip was altogether 385 miles on 14 gallons-26-7ish at 65-75 mph, not spectacular. Anybody got a crack free 123 dashpanel?

leathermang · #2 05-08-2009, 07:04 PM

A year later and they could not figure out how to take down the misleading numbers or put a message on the phone answering machine ?

lutzTD · #3 05-08-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by panZZer

Well I finally got the CD ready and headed west and made my way to the yard I read about FAP in olden TX-1 mile ease of Eastland Tx. I tried to call first before leaving DFW but the # was a fax. when I arrived the gate was closed. the majority of cars out front were the tupperware clad 86 up 126's with a few 123's and 3 or so delectable 50's sl's under the carport to protect from the west texas hailstorms/sun. I was bummed-called the other 3 and got the recorder @#$^%. So's I kept headin west to FM 600 northside of Abilene-7 miles north of 20 on fm600- and cruised thru the rows lookin for 36-8 GMC's and chevys--none there that old. hit the forign rows and there were approximately 12 or so benzes about 3 were 115s 3 80 sd's and 3 tupperware 126's and the rest 123's.
If yall like the 60's American sleds this is Heaven, there is lots of old detroit heapswith everything from olds aluminum headed 300's to you name it-row after row-but no crack free W123 dashpad fer my little cd. anyway I headed back to olden and sat in front hoping someone would show. Pretty soon a guy pulls up and said Joe Stewart had a stroke last yr and he was supprised becaue he was a slim 30's yr old and a few minutes later his step mother's son pulled up and said Joe has not been doing buisness for the last yr and wouldnt be doing any time soon. I was sorry to hear of his problems, That ole health is--Everthing. I headed back toward Ft worth, the trip was altogether 385 miles on 14 gallons-26-7ish at 65-75 mph, not spectacular. Anybody got a crack free 123 dashpanel?

there is a black one in the yard near me with one crack from the air opening to the edge on the driver side, maybe an inch long, otherwise very nice. my good one is cracked exactly the same way. it could be filled with black silicone and would look very good. i am considering removing it for a spare when I try painting mine blue. if I get it out intact would you be interested?

lowriderdog37 · #4 05-09-2009, 08:57 AM

Your talking about the one on the side of I20 right? I have been trying to get a hold of that guy for a while now. Sorry to hear about his health, but it would have been nice to know. I drive past there every few weeks and think about the stuff I would like to find.

Did they have any CDs in Abilene? Any w/blue interiors? I just have random parts I need now, and Abilene is about 90 min from me. Do you remember what the place is called?

panZZer · #5 05-09-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lowriderdog37

Your talking about the one on the side of I20 right? I have been trying to get a hold of that guy for a while now. Sorry to hear about his health, but it would have been nice to know. I drive past there every few weeks and think about the stuff I would like to find.

Did they have any CDs in Abilene? Any w/blue interiors? I just have random parts I need now, and Abilene is about 90 min from me. Do you remember what the place is called?

As a matter of fact there was a dark blue 83 cd wrecked/buckled all to hell, dont remember what coler the interior was. it,s called FM 600 after the road it sits on, first big exit west of the Walmart on 20 torth of Abilene.

lowriderdog37 · #6 05-09-2009, 04:54 PM

cool, thanks!

Rashakor · #7 05-09-2009, 06:20 PM

yes i've driven past that place many time on my way back from Odessa. it is exactly on mile marker 312 on I-20, just outside of Abilene. The guy never answered his phone. now we know why.

Has anybody visited the yard near Tyler that is only benz!!!

panZZer · #8 05-09-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashakor

yes i've driven past that place many time on my way back from Odessa. it is exactly on mile marker 312 on I-20, just outside of Abilene. The guy never answered his phone. now we know why.

Has anybody visited the yard near Tyler that is only benz!!!

actually its 50 miles east of Abilene

lowriderdog37 · #9 05-10-2009, 08:51 AM

Man, how am I so close to all these benz yards and don't even know about it...I used to drive past Tyler all the time. We need to make a map of good yards or something.

chasinthesun · #10 05-10-2009, 03:43 PM

LKQ HERE IN HOUSTON has 2 yards ,I usually stop by once a month .Usually come back with something as a cuppiey prize.300td ,300d, 300cd ,300sd ,190 s, sl , theyve all been there in various condition and color . Ronal R9 rims was a nice find last year.Not sure if its an urban legend or not ,but someone here in Houston told me about a huge mb yard on the outskurts of H town.Ill post up some photos if I ever get to find out were this treasure is hidden.

daw_two · #11 05-10-2009, 04:47 PM

"Over 500 salvaged Mercedes Benz vehicles on site".....

Of course, it is NOT open to the public. It is NOT a come pull your own part kind of place. And the used parts...are gold coated.

http://www.wileyimports.com/

panZZer · #12 05-10-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lowriderdog37

Your talking about the one on the side of I20 right? I have been trying to get a hold of that guy for a while now. Sorry to hear about his health, but it would have been nice to know. I drive past there every few weeks and think about the stuff I would like to find.

Did they have any CDs in Abilene? Any w/blue interiors? I just have random parts I need now, and Abilene is about 90 min from me. Do you remember what the place is called?

I remember now-looking at the rear seat-its the usual medium palomino brown.

lowriderdog37 · #13 05-10-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by panZZer

I remember now-looking at the rear seat-its the usual medium palomino brown.

Figured. It's funny, when I was looking to buy a w123, all I could find was silver exterior, blue interior coupes, but not I can't find any in a junk yard.

panZZer · #14 05-11-2009, 02:08 PM

I had a euro 280ce but its parted, a guy in houston got most of the cloth interior. I still got a great 722.3 tranz for sale

lowriderdog37 · #15 05-11-2009, 06:47 PM

I really just need the plastic piece that goes under the drivers door, I just haven't been in a hurry because they are few and far between.

I might be going to Abilene this weekend to get some stuff anyways.