Salvage Yard Ron

Manthey Salvage makes room for old iron worth saving

raustin | October 16, 2012

The caretaker of the Nash and other old iron at the yard is Bob Dziewror, who manages the vintage inventory.

Story and photos by Ron Kowalke Hands-on-type old car hobbyists know the value of having good neighbors; those next door who understand, or at least tolerate, an occasional parts car in the driveway and hammering and grinding noises coming from … More »

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Project Heaven

raustin | September 7, 2012

Postcard picture perfect is this scene with a 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Bel Air hardtop with colorful brush growing alongside and the Rocky Mountains in the background.

Family-run Colorado yard is the place for complete cars Story and photos by Ron Kowalke Taking the road less traveled often leads to great discoveries. While that sounds like a phrase found in a fortune cookie, it sums up … More »

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Salvage Yard Ron wraps up rip rap

Ron Kowalke | May 31, 2011

More on this fascinating flood prevention
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Salvage Yard Ron: Mystery yard of Matador, Texas

Ron Kowalke | January 23, 2011

Closed salvage yard in Madator generates interest — and more questions
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Another yard falls victim to rural migration

Ron Kowalke | November 8, 2010

Salvage Yard Ron inside Baughman’s Auto Salvage, Dover, Pa. More »

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Briscoe Scrap: It’s NOT a salvage yard

Ron Kowalke | August 24, 2010

Scrap Yard Ron visits Oklahoma yard More »

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Hayes Auto Salvage: Scavenging in a Kansas quarry full of cars

Ron Kowalke | August 3, 2010

Kansas quarry a perfect host for vintage cars

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Dormant Wisconsin yard opens briefly for project hunters

Ron Kowalke | July 6, 2010

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Kansas yard needs your help

Ron Kowalke | May 3, 2010

Preserving inventory versus paying bills
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The hunt for old iron

Ron Kowalke | February 15, 2010

A look at some prewar iron out west
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