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Gearhead


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Hey everyone, another thread reminded me of another hobby of mine. I'm an amateur photographer and I'm looking for some fresh subjects to shoot before the snow flies.

I especially like old rusted cars and trucks sitting abandoned in fields. If anyone here has some vintage, preferably weathered tin or knows the locations of some real gems (pre '70's) that I could photograph in Southern Ontario (say an within an hour radius from the K/W, Cambridge, Guelph area), please let me know! I'd like to practise my skills on some great subjects (does not have to be abandoned or weathered) If you want some photos of your car in a cool setting, I'd be willing to do it for free depending on location. (No guarantee on quality though, I'm still an amateur)

My stuff is here; http://frozenpixels.smugmug.com/ I really need more old cars, trucks and hot rods in my gallery. Car shows are great, but not the best for photography.

 

 



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Gearhead


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Bump - can anyone give me info on the wrecking yard I've heard of In Kendal Ont? I heard it might be full of rusty classics.

There's also supposed to be a farm near Barrie or Orillia with tons of 50's ford Pickups...anyone know more??

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Here's a cool one. Unfortunately it's in Butte Montana

 



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Have you seen this thread. http://ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t49627528/a-yard-of-death-with-some-nice-stuff-rotting-away/



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Gearhead wrote:

Bump - can anyone give me info on the wrecking yard I've heard of In Kendal Ont? I heard it might be full of rusty classics.

There's also supposed to be a farm near Barrie or Orillia with tons of 50's ford Pickups...anyone know more??

 The one in Kendall is Jackson's Auto Wreckers!!!  Only open on Thurs. [if they decide they want to open that day] or on Sat.  There were at least 600 + vehicles the last time I was there [2yr.ago] from 70's back to 40's & some 30's!!! Another one to check out is Lakefield Auto Wreckers [just north of Peterbough] they have have 50's 60's & 70's but are clearing it out yearly. Open thru the week & Sat. Mornings, sorry don't have Ph#  On Buckhorn rd. just outside od lakefield   Pete



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Gearhead wrote:

can anyone give me info on the wrecking yard I've heard of In Kendal Ont? I heard it might be full of rusty classics.

jacksons

6640 newtonville rd

rr1

L0A 1J0

905-983-5280

ONLY OPEN SAT

HEADING NORTH ON NEWTONVILLE RD JUST BEFORE KENDAL ON THE LEFT SIDE (SORRY LEFT CAPS ON)



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Gearhead


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Terrific - thanks much for the links and info guys

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sasquatch


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Beachcat that is one great picture, thanks for posting that.

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Hey Gearhead... there is a cool auto wreckers with loads of old cars and trucks half way between rockwood and acton just off the guelph line. its called McLeanes Auto Wreckers... pronounced "McLanes". ... not sure about the spelling... but i have been going there for years and have taken some amazing pics there myself... enjoy !!
Was looking at your picks as well.... great eye from a fellow photogragher.

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Thanks Wingedone, I've been there a few years ago but I wasnt too ripped about my shots there. Was tough to do what I wanted to do with that light, clutter and my level of experience then. The photo of the '53 (?) Semi truck is from that yard. The "big Job" emblem is off of that truck.

I'm am planning a return trip out there in the next couple of weeks. Shoot me a message if you want to go along.

Sweet looking dart BTW - I've seen you driving aroung town. Still got the buzzin-half-dozen in it?  



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sent u a reply and my number in a private message... still got the 225 in it, i have had it all rebuilt, bored out, decked, shaved, etc... just waiting for moparfest to see if i can find the header and intake i want... car is running great tho... lookin forward to gettin out and taking some pics.. if the weather holds up, i will be at the lions club car show down town guelph on sunday if u r going... drop by and say hello..

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Awesome - I like the fact that you're keeping the six in it.
It's the less typical cars and drivelines etc. that interest me nowdays
Like the 273, twin turbo powered, 1st generation Barracuda that I saw at Moparfest several years ago.

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I,d be interested in a tour to McLeans again Gear. Have been meaning to just go out with the camera. Let me know

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Used to shop at McLeans all the time back in the late 80s and early 90s.......I heard they cleared a lot of it out

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I was there a few years ago and it looked pretty full to me, though I don't know what it was like in the 80's-90's. I don't know if they still buy & sell anything anymore, not like there's anything usable on the classic stuff anyway, they are so far gone.

Will let you know Carta, though I'll likely go by chance if in the area



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I have a friend who,s Uncle passed away on an old farm . There is gonna be an auction august 18th I think . I,ll try to remember to ask him . Bunch of old cars trucks tractors equipment , some in sheds , some in the bush will be auctioned off ..Like 15 mins north of Barrie ..77.

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Sorry i missed your call the other day Gearhead... didnt get in til late... how did u make out with your pics ?


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Hey 77,
Please try to find out more about that auction near Barrie.
I may go if the planets line up for me...

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wingedone wrote:

Sorry i missed your call the other day Gearhead... didnt get in til late... how did u make out with your pics ?

 No worries - I went out there, but there was nobody home & vehicles parked across the laneway. I might try again this Friday afternoon if I can get away early



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Many of the old wrecking yards are disappearing, now full of newer stuff, just a bunch of crappers waiting for the crusher.

Sad to walk through a wrecking yard and see a bunch of rotted out beat up caravans/aerostar vans.

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