No one's buying these but old people for way to much money. These guys will be in for a surprise. My generation isn't buying these cars and we won't for that price. The only people I know with classics bought them in the 90s for nothing. Other then that not one of my friends has a classics even though we all love cars. It's never going to happen.
went with my dad as a teen he liked 65-69 corvairs and my mom had a 64 Malibu , 15 yrs old cars ton in the wrecking yards on west coast [ non beach cars had no rust] ... now its all in a catalogue but the hunt is one for org body panels nos parts no made in china on my cars
That level of organization of the really old stuff is fairly recent. Been going there for many years, and they did a huge reorganization of the south side a few years ago. Love the place. I have bought many, many parts from them to keep my old beaters going.
Watching from the State of Rhode Island-as a car enthusiast-much applause to the Reinerts for appreciating and helping to maintain the car hobby-a fun, interesting pursuit-that can also-drive you around-Peace all!
Thanks because cars they're one of our family. True for a lot of folks who collect play with them on them or just look at them fondly. The people I really appreciate are those who looking at these old cars and saying I could fix it and maybe they will. At least some people are still planning to do this
Cash For Clunkers took a predicted toll on second hand car parts. I needed a wiper motor for an 88 Toyota, and was told there were only two left in the country. A friend had to abandon using his high mileage mercury simply for the inability to locate a computer module. These people are helping the environment by operating this yard
YES! Thank you thank you thank you! It so breaks my heart to see cool old cars just get crushed.... I think that one day they're going to be worth money just as collectable yard art. Now wouldn't that be a cool thing...
I love the classics, regardless of make. I get that modern stuff is a mostly easy answer to getting from A to Z. But all the sensors and technology they are cramming in to cars nowadays is what will guarantee that cars are disposable not fixable. Tracing faults in electronics is time consuming and expensive. When my 68 Fairmont starts to run a little ratty, I pop the dizzy cap off, drag the points file through the points a little and it runs perfect for another thousand miles. I don't need big horsepower to go fast, or Bluetooth or curtain air bags and electronic gizmo's, I smile every mile with some music and a great exhaust note. LOVE the 60s classics.
That is a memory only a few can still share. Saturday morning with Dad looking for that handle or body part while exploring other vehicles. We played and dreamed of one time owning one of these junkers.
In the east the junk yards here stacked the cars sometimes 5 high . In those days ( late 1900's) if you wanted a part you would have to climb up to the car and wrench the part off yourself .
Truly a great setup. Wish more businesses that had junkyards had this mentality. I've been to some really bad junkyards in Pennsylvania and Maryland that had people working for them that were just plain ignorant and hateful not to mention that they didn't care about what they scrapped. Wish we had a junkyard like this in our area.
Thanks for keeping the old cars around I've personally have 8 now .The last purchase was a 42 Buick Special straight 8 with 2 barrel carbs .But the rear carb was ruined by some type of critter that used it for it's home so I need a carb .If you have one please let me know. Thanks again
I was there about 30 years ago, and the guy in front of me in line was getting ready to pay. The old man behind the counter was like that will be $30.00 and the guy was like you said it was $20.00, then the old man said now it's $40.00 the guy said well you can keep it and stormed off. I get up there with a wonder bar radio and the guy is like that's $50.00 even though he said on the phone $40.00, I said ok $50.00 it is, and I walked out with $100.00 radio.....true story!!! That guys is probably long dead......lets not forget about Windy Hills either!!!! French lake always had the good stuff, but always knew what it was worth.....Windy Hills was pretty well picked through at that was 33 years ago!!!!
I can picture a half cigar unlit hanging out of his mouth that somehow never falls out when he goes back & forth with customers. Gravely voice. Suspenders.
I live in the twin cities and I'd love to visit this sometime, it's a shame they're only open during my working hours so I can never really make time to go
I have been there a few times. I will say, it is very organized and after they pull the info in their computer, you can literally walk right to the car.
Awesome salvage yard. Yes please don't turn any of these cars into scrap metal. Glad I caught this on my feed. I now have another yard to search for the parts I need. Hope this yard stays in business for years to come.
We used to have a junkyard like this in my town. Not as many cars, and not as organized, but the owner knew everything that was there and would walk you out to the car(s) that might have your parts. He got old and finally retired, and the person who bought the junkyard promptly shut the place down for "liability reasons" and crushed _everything_ for scrap. There were a lot of unhappy classic car owners in the area...
How do they keep the weeds down? Every junk yard I go to has a jungle growing around the car and is full of wasp nests and spiders. Nice layout wish I lived closer.
Minnesota weather is not friendly to outdoor storage of anything not just because of the rust it’s just a matter of time until a tornado lands on that land
😂😂😂😂😂, my mobile home has been in the same place in central Florida since 84 ,and other mobile homes a lot older. And no hurricane hit this county on record. So just exactly would the chances be of a tornado hitting that place????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Dad did a big tour of the mid-west in the early eighties, as all the old car dumps were closing down, the iron going for rebar (either Portland or overseas). It was the end of an era, and ALSO the end of huge inventories of old iron. Environmental regulations coming in, iron prices good, and guys my dad's age retiring!!! End of an Era. You used to be able to drive for miles on some highways and see miles and miles of junk cars. Not any more.
If I coulda, I would sent my '96 Fleetwood THERE!!! Although my insurance totaled it, the front end wasn't damaged, only rear left side. Ins. said parts were hard to find thus..but engine still purred..only 148k..lotta good parts, but some lucky guy (or GAL!) got a Great 5.7...😢😥😭😭😭
I'm surprised the county hasn't told them to get rid of them or put a fence around them yet.....that's what most of them do, God forbid you got junk sitting out for people to see
It doesn’t matter if these are nothing special Cars they’re part of American history that was once somebody’s daily transportation, and probably pride and joy once they’re gone they’re gone
considering i see no chops in the bodywork and a lot of normally sold stuff still there, i bet they charge a pretty penny and don't allow you to cut off panels. so a lot of cars just sit there, unloved. wreckers lately have been turning the screws on us pickers, i often just go to ebay because it's not worth my time to go scavenge a yard only to pay the same price for a part that i know i can find online.
THANK YOU!!! For keeping classics alive. ❤
No one's buying these but old people for way to much money. These guys will be in for a surprise. My generation isn't buying these cars and we won't for that price. The only people I know with classics bought them in the 90s for nothing. Other then that not one of my friends has a classics even though we all love cars. It's never going to happen.
Right 😎👍
@@nb7466Also...
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@@mybigfartsreallystin oh ok
@@nb7466 Annnnnnnnnd..
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It’s people like these individuals, Which makes life worth living!
Yes! Classic cars are the best!
And America GREAT!!! 🇺🇲🗽
@@zxyatiywariii8 And may I say always will be.
They're doing a service to HUMANITY.🥇🥈🥉🏆
Looks like a little slice of heaven if you ask me
When I was in my 20's this was my favorite pastime - roaming junkyards
went with my dad as a teen he liked 65-69 corvairs and my mom had a 64 Malibu , 15 yrs old cars ton in the wrecking yards on west coast [ non beach cars had no rust] ... now its all in a catalogue but the hunt is one for org body panels nos parts no made in china on my cars
Same here
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 Agreed. There's nothing better than original panels. Original glass as well.
Lies again? Minnesota Drive USD SGD
That level of organization of the really old stuff is fairly recent. Been going there for many years, and they did a huge reorganization of the south side a few years ago. Love the place. I have bought many, many parts from them to keep my old beaters going.
Gorgeous cars. Restore em & keep em on the roads
The more classics on the road the better
Agreed. That's what I live for.
@@StockTurboN20 We need as many as possible.
@@freemansgarage I agree
Watching from the State of Rhode Island-as a car enthusiast-much applause to the Reinerts for appreciating and helping to maintain the car hobby-a fun, interesting pursuit-that can also-drive you around-Peace all!
Well done it’s nice to see people holding on to these relics of the best automotive era! Thanks.
You're providing a great service helping what still exists or will be restored still available to be enjoyed by owners and those viewing.
Thanks because cars they're one of our family. True for a lot of folks who collect play with them on them or just look at them fondly. The people I really appreciate are those who looking at these old cars and saying I could fix it and maybe they will. At least some people are still planning to do this
Agreed. We need to work faster. Time is the enemy.
Fantastic I’m so glad for them. I only wish I could travel there to walk down memory lane and buy a few trinkets to bring home.
Ive been going there since I was a kid. Lots of great finds out there.
Good memories as a kid wandering around that place with my grandfather years ago.
Cash For Clunkers took a predicted toll on second hand car parts. I needed a wiper motor for an 88 Toyota, and was told there were only two left in the country.
A friend had to abandon using his high mileage mercury simply for the inability to locate a computer module. These people are helping the environment by operating this yard
Thank that " hope and change" president for Cash for Clunkers . The beginning of the total destruction of America.
I really liked going there when I was young!
YES! Thank you thank you thank you! It so breaks my heart to see cool old cars just get crushed....
I think that one day they're going to be worth money just as collectable yard art. Now wouldn't that be a cool thing...
I’ve bought parts from them, great people!
I think I bought a set of door glass for my Barracuda from them years back... Good people!!! .... Also I need parts for a '60 Ford Fairlane. 😁
Now that’s news I can watch with out getting my blood pressure up lol that’s great happy to see a place like that 👍
I love the classics, regardless of make. I get that modern stuff is a mostly easy answer to getting from A to Z. But all the sensors and technology they are cramming in to cars nowadays is what will guarantee that cars are disposable not fixable. Tracing faults in electronics is time consuming and expensive. When my 68 Fairmont starts to run a little ratty, I pop the dizzy cap off, drag the points file through the points a little and it runs perfect for another thousand miles. I don't need big horsepower to go fast, or Bluetooth or curtain air bags and electronic gizmo's, I smile every mile with some music and a great exhaust note. LOVE the 60s classics.
I never wanted to go to Minnesota but now i do
What an amazing place,,could spend hours picking parts in a place like this,,,,,,These people are helping keep the past alive,,
Taken many trips to that yard, greatest place ever!
That's totally awesome keep up with the great work guys 😎👍
Thats some great glorious organisation... and cleanliness.
That is a memory only a few can still share. Saturday morning with Dad looking for that handle or body part while exploring other vehicles. We played and dreamed of one time owning one of these junkers.
In the east the junk yards here stacked the cars sometimes 5 high . In those days ( late 1900's) if you wanted a part you would have to climb up to the car and wrench the part off yourself .
God bless these wonderful❤souls respect ,
Truly a great setup. Wish more businesses that had junkyards had this mentality. I've been to some really bad junkyards in Pennsylvania and Maryland that had people working for them that were just plain ignorant and hateful not to mention that they didn't care about what they scrapped. Wish we had a junkyard like this in our area.
Thank you for saving these classics.
Thanks for keeping the old cars around I've personally have 8 now .The last purchase was a 42 Buick Special straight 8 with 2 barrel carbs .But the rear carb was ruined by some type of critter that used it for it's home so I need a carb .If you have one please let me know. Thanks again
That's frickin awesome thank you❤❤
I was there about 30 years ago, and the guy in front of me in line was getting ready to pay. The old man behind the counter was like that will be $30.00 and the guy was like you said it was $20.00, then the old man said now it's $40.00 the guy said well you can keep it and stormed off. I get up there with a wonder bar radio and the guy is like that's $50.00 even though he said on the phone $40.00, I said ok $50.00 it is, and I walked out with $100.00 radio.....true story!!! That guys is probably long dead......lets not forget about Windy Hills either!!!! French lake always had the good stuff, but always knew what it was worth.....Windy Hills was pretty well picked through at that was 33 years ago!!!!
I believe. There's so many of those old f'n game players out there. They sure took the fun out of the hunt.
I can picture a half cigar unlit hanging out of his mouth that somehow never falls out when he goes back & forth with customers. Gravely voice. Suspenders.
Outstanding Vido 👍
At 2:26 that yellow and white 1954 Chevy Coupe looks to still be a winner...those were the days all right.
55 had the first 283. I'd rather have that
That place is heaven! I got to meet John at the 2024 MS Writers conference he’s a pretty cool guy!
I bought many cars and parts from Floyd and Skip through
the past 40 or 50 years those were the days
Awesome guys I need to get there
Wow,, Love To Check It Out 👀🍺🍺🍺🤠🇨🇦
I live in the twin cities and I'd love to visit this sometime, it's a shame they're only open during my working hours so I can never really make time to go
Great !!!!! Thanks! The netherlands.
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good video, thanks
How do they keep the weeds and trees from growing up around thousands of car?
Some junkyards use herds of sheep to keep the grass cut down. Maybe they do that.
They should restore some of those cars.
That's awesome 😎
I have been there a few times. I will say, it is very organized and after they pull the info in their computer, you can literally walk right to the car.
Awesome salvage yard. Yes please don't turn any of these cars into scrap metal. Glad I caught this on my feed. I now have another yard to search for the parts I need. Hope this yard stays in business for years to come.
As long as folks like us keep buying parts they'll stay open.
Just great
French lake auto A great place to
We used to have a junkyard like this in my town. Not as many cars, and not as organized, but the owner knew everything that was there and would walk you out to the car(s) that might have your parts. He got old and finally retired, and the person who bought the junkyard promptly shut the place down for "liability reasons" and crushed _everything_ for scrap. There were a lot of unhappy classic car owners in the area...
How do they keep the weeds down? Every junk yard I go to has a jungle growing around the car and is full of wasp nests and spiders. Nice layout wish I lived closer.
Awesome
Saw the thumbnail, and was thinking, that looks like FLAP. Sweet.
Antiques and hard to find parts go hand in hand
2:15 What model it that?
Any way to get dteve magnante out there???
Minnesota weather is not friendly to outdoor storage of anything not just because of the rust it’s just a matter of time until a tornado lands on that land
Tornado? Are you kidding right? I never seen major tornado around here. This ain't Kansas😂
@@highwayman2195 Look up the Cokato Tornado
😂😂😂😂😂, my mobile home has been in the same place in central Florida since 84 ,and other mobile homes a lot older. And no hurricane hit this county on record. So just exactly would the chances be of a tornado hitting that place????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Why are they standing 25 feet apart???
I was going to type, 'It's so natural to stand 25' apart when talking in an open field!' Unreal.
@@danlowe8684 Modern world freak show......
Gassy 😂
Maybe, so others can drive around someone parked next to a vehicle they're taking parts off of...
these were the cars that got people to work every day , now cars are just something you drive around aimlessly since hardly anyone works anymore
It surprises me that Derek from VGG moved from Minnesota to Tennessee with this being in his former back yard.
Also have and 90's Dodge Rams?
Would they have any parts for a Ruxton?
Well, I always thought restoration was a word used to describe what these guys are talking about until I started restoring a Ford Excursion....
That’s a beautiful site!
Is derek from vice grip garage aware of this?
Car guy thumbs up 👍
Dad did a big tour of the mid-west in the early eighties, as all the old car dumps were closing down, the iron going for rebar (either Portland or overseas). It was the end of an era, and ALSO the end of huge inventories of old iron. Environmental regulations coming in, iron prices good, and guys my dad's age retiring!!! End of an Era. You used to be able to drive for miles on some highways and see miles and miles of junk cars. Not any more.
That's neat. Thanks for sharing that. That was back when most old cars weren't desirable. They were crushing everything.
I saw the front end of a 1964 Ford Galaxie in the salvage yard.
Awesome
To all the gearheads "ROOOIAAAADDDDTRRRRIIIIIPPPPP"
I'm ready!
Oh heck. Thats just the @vicegripsgarage storage yard. 😂
Man seeing all those tri fives lined up. Kind of makes me weep because I want a 57 so bad and I just see all of those just wasting away.😢
There's plenty of them out there all over the country. I finally got a '56. You'll get one in time.
Been there
Cool
W❤W!😍
Next year I'll be there layed out on my 48 fleetline
WTF???!!! 30 years ago damn near every city and town in America had junk yards like this!! Some smaller, some as big as this!!!
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Very cool. But why are y’all talking so far away 2:22
If I coulda, I would sent my '96 Fleetwood THERE!!! Although my insurance totaled it, the front end wasn't damaged, only rear left side. Ins. said parts were hard to find thus..but engine still purred..only 148k..lotta good parts, but some lucky guy (or GAL!) got a Great 5.7...😢😥😭😭😭
Any classic Prius's
Any 1960 impala
👏👏👏👏
Thank you for not putting any of the classics through the ringer.
at 2:14, isn't that a Willys?
Wow
I'm surprised the county hasn't told them to get rid of them or put a fence around them yet.....that's what most of them do, God forbid you got junk sitting out for people to see
Clean up your yard. It looks like a dump
Grandfathered in.
Odd to have such a large scrap yard in the middle of the rust belt.
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I wonder how many cars they got from Mike hall when he sold his 500 cars
We need to be saving 1980s cars like the Maxima, Cressida, Accord etc from the crusher.
Do you have phone number to ask about car parts
It doesn’t matter if these are nothing special Cars they’re part of American history that was once somebody’s daily transportation, and probably pride and joy once they’re gone they’re gone
Truer words were never spoken.
Why are people still standing 12 feet apart whilst outside in a field when they talk? 🤔
considering i see no chops in the bodywork and a lot of normally sold stuff still there, i bet they charge a pretty penny and don't allow you to cut off panels. so a lot of cars just sit there, unloved. wreckers lately have been turning the screws on us pickers, i often just go to ebay because it's not worth my time to go scavenge a yard only to pay the same price for a part that i know i can find online.
The thing that gets tough is paying to ship a hood or other large pieces. Greyhound & Amtrak shut down their cheap freight services.
Get rid of Joe biden !!
Imagine an organization that Restores cars in bulk.
Support your local auto recycle yard!
Is the public welcome to enter, walk and browse along “memory lane”?
Driven by there many times
SAVE