In honor of the first day of summer and breaking news concerning formation of the junk centered megalith of online entertainment here at behemoth Clunkbucket, we take a journey back into 2009 on a walk through Vermont’s own famous Rathe’s Salvage junkyard. Most locals refer to this place as Rattys, as a term of endearment and a play on words. This rust packed winter Ünderland was not only filled with snow covered examples of some the world’s finest automobiles, but was also fraught with danger! Foot traction was compromised at least twice during the filming of this feature. The old ice cube down the back of the shirt gag comes to mind, but in a worse way. Fortunately no one was injured, and the camera survived unscathed. Standard California footwear is not recommended. Though we’re often spoiled by the almost park like settings and festival atmosphere Southern California boneyards, a pair of cleated boots or 1973 Arctic Cat El Tigre snow machine is advised for trips to ice sheeted junkyards in Vermont during the month of December.
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Winter Walk Through Rathe’s Salvage in Vermont
Considering it’s supposed to be 110* here in Phoenix by Thursday, this was a rather refreshing post. Thank you, sir.
My friend in Nebraska is building a car for LeMons, and he sent me some photos of the floor pans. Or should I say, lack of floor pans. Tinworm-o-rama.
I woulda given up on the car at that point, heh.
I’ve been to Ratty’s countless times in the past but not lately. Nice to see a Corvair and such there. At least one of my cars has gone to meet the crusher there.