Monday, July 20, 2015

Used Car Shopping

Yard art out in the desert is common. There are some very creative, artistic people in the area (unfortunately, I don't fall into this category!) that take yard art to the extreme. When I discovered a big salvage auto yard out in a hidden corner of my desert town of 29 Palms, I got the bug to go shopping. 
Lilly at the salvage yard.

This old black car reminded my wife of one she owned back in the day!

Hmmm... this old stakebed pickup looks interesting!

OK, we've picked out our yard art car of choice. Let's see if we can negotiate a price and find somebody to haul it over to our place!

After a little arm-twisting, I talked the tow truck driver into driving up on the soft sand on my property. I promised him he wouldn't get stuck, and he didn't!

TaDa!!!  I'm the proud owner of a new (to me) yard art GMC flatbed pickup truck. First choice would have been the "flatbed Ford" from the Eagles song, but this is close enough! No pink slip necessary! Looks good out on my desert property, too. Just seems to fit right in!

My granddaughter approves...

Fun times! 
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29 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪July 20, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, now I've seen everything. I love it. It does fit right in. I love how you took granddaughter on the trip.

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  2. Maude LynnJuly 20, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    What fun pictures!

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  3. Sylvia KJuly 20, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Oh, fun pics indeed!! And a beautiful granddaughter as well!! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week!!

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  4. Siddhartha JoshiJuly 20, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    It looks so much fun! Just a quick question though - is it used only for playing or has another purpose as well in the farm?

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 21, 2015 at 3:10 PM

      Thanks for your comment! Just for playing and the old vintage ambiance it provides. Too far gone to restore.

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  5. magiceyeJuly 20, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    It does look lovely!!

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  6. rupam sarmaJuly 20, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful pics

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  7. LifeRamblingsJuly 20, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    That's cool and your granddaughter is such a cutie pie.

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  8. IndraniJuly 20, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I am curious how it is all going to turn out like.
    Great choice, great pics.

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  9. Billy Blue EyesJuly 21, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Yard art!! dam man I would be restoring it to it's former glory. What a great truck

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  10. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 21, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    I like it - though I can think of plenty of people who'd pay someone to tow it away!

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  11. s.cJuly 21, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Every great collection need a first step and you take that. Very nice.

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  12. Stewart MJuly 21, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Dont suppose you get too many problems with rust out there! Nice.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  13. Claire JustineJuly 21, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Oh wow, I would love to see what you do with it, great truck!!

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  14. eileeninmdJuly 21, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    Oh yea, I would have picked the pickup truck too. It is awesome! Great photos and little Lily is adorable as ever! I love that last shot, she is adorable. Have a happy week!

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  15. trav4adventuresJuly 21, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Oh, I LOVE IT!
    ~Cheryl Ann~

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  16. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 21, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    ha. fun times. Hugs to Lilly. Love her hat

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  17. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 21, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    I don't think I have ever known of someone purposely setting up a junked auto at their place before. Well done for being different. Good choice too.

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  18. Photo CacheJuly 21, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Those automobiles are really nice to look at despite their condition.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  19. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 21, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I beg to differ. I think your photography and writing is very creative and artistic! Lily in her sunhat is so cute!

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  20. AlJuly 21, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Classic - and it will last forever in that desert air.

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  21. TexWisGirlJuly 21, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    some neat finds and some cute shots. :)

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  22. AmyJuly 22, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    I am drooling over those old cars!

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  23. StephanieJuly 22, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Adore your new old truck. It is gorgeous! Your granddaughter is adorable!

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 22, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Oh you wild and crazy kids! You are just having way too much fun!

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  25. Gemma WisemanJuly 24, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    O what character in this old truck. And all those old vehicles look so fascinating.

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  26. Gemma WisemanJuly 24, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    O what character in this old truck. And all those old vehicles look so fascinating.

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  27. TomJuly 28, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that loves old cars and trucks. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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