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Lifestyle
SEPTEMBER 11, 19961
Junk yard parts
keep cars rolling
■ Vehicular transplants
just another way to
say recycling
by Shelley Brown
Staff Writer
Sometimes junk can be turned into
treasure.
For evidence of this, just visit
Turner's Auto Wrecking yard where
forgotten vehicles from thc past are
transformed into valuable tools for
the future.
Turner's Auto Wrecking, at Willow
Avenue and Golden State Boulevard,
is a car buff's dream.
Finding a transmission for a '74
Chevy or restoring a '47 Ford can
easily be done there. In fact. Turner's
wrecking yard is a lot like The Yellow Pages — if they don't have it, ir>
probably doesn't exist.
Jerry Turner, owner since 1961.
claims thai Turner's is the largest
wrecking yard in the world, with
10,000 cars covering more than 65
acres.
"We ship parts to places all over
the world, with about 20 shipments a
day," he said.
Not your ordinary junkyard
Upon arrival it appears to be like
any other wrecking yard — dirty and
smelling of oil. But after entering thc
office. Turner's becomes an amusement park compared to other wrecking yards.
The office, a big tin building, also
smells of dirt and oil, but that's soon
forgotten as the door creeks open and
a big "hello" comes from one or more
of the 28 employees running around.
While customers wait for someone
to help them they can entertain themselves by playing video games, like
Astro Fighter, or by viewing the hubcap collection on the wall. But if relaxing is what they want, they can do
that too, on one of the old car seats
in the lobby.
Viewing the merchandise up-close
and personal is possible by taking a
wild ride in a wrecking yard "taxi."
Taxi" through Turner's
The blue '86 Toyota Corolla is
nice, but it's a little dirty and dusty.
Employee and taxi driver Fred
Wright has worked at Turner's for
eight years and knows where everything is. If someone has a question,
he can probably answer it. If he can't
be found around the office, he's probably in "Malibu Beach." a section of
the wrecking yard where. Wright
says, "we all kick back."
After finding a much-needed part,
the la*i returns to thc office.
Lobo. the red Chow that Turner
bailed out of "doggie jail." will probably be laying by the front door.
Don't worry, he's nol a criminal, just
a curious dog who likes to wander
the streets.
Next to the exit, the pictures on the
wall show the faces of many happy
customers who have done business
at Turner's. There's even an
autographed picture of Freddy
Fender, who's restoring a '46 Ford.
He's smiling —just like the others.
Are Youa
Proudp
Nerd ;
If you think measuring a
potato chip is more
hrilling than a night at
Bisla's, tell us! Insight
will be featuring students
who think being nerdy is
cool! Ask for Israel Carrasco.
278-2892
Now Accepting Applications
Informational Meetings: N
Every Wednesday from 3 pm. - 4 pm
Every Thursday from 2 pm - 3 pm
Every Friday from II am - 12 pm
All meetings are held in Old Music 184,
For more information contact Carla Millar, London Semester Office,
CSU Fresno, Music Bldg.. Rm 186. or call (209) 278-3056.
In.igtrt Photo by Svm P.
it a pretty sight, but junkyard's inventory ensures that every piece of every car gets a second chance to hit the road.
It's still
the '50s
atjack's
■ Go see classic cars
every Friday night
at Fat Jack's.
by Fernando Gomez
Staff Writer
Cars had fins, girls wore pony tails
and drive-in restaurants were king. At a
restaurant just minutes away from campus, those moments from the 1950s and
'60s arc relived.
Every Friday evening dozen of classic car owners meet at Fat Jack's, a 50s-
like restaurant located at 625 W. Shaw
Ave. in Clovis.
Fat Jack's owner Jack O'Day. a car collector himself, has hosted car enthusiasts
al his restaurant since 1985.
"I hope this family tradition will continue because this is a good way to socialize and lo keep in louch with family
and friends." O'Day said.
Sandy Back, right, holds Carlin while Brandon looks at Grandpa, standing.
Fat Jack's is an intimate setting. Along
with about 10 white plastic tables, it sports
a patio where customers can sit and watch
classic cars as they pull in. The smell of
hamburgers and french fries coming from
the kitchen adds to the atmosphere.
It's a place for owners to show off their
highly polished toys.
Modem cars driving down Shaw Avenue
draw little attention, and it's no surprise. But
traffic docs slow down in front of Fat Jack's
as drivers stop to see thc uniqueness and
beauty of the classic cars.
One classic car owner is Bob Previt. He has
been the proud owner of a 1970 Plymouth
for 26 years.
"I get a lot of attention from people when
I'm in my car." Previt said.
Richard Brown, a physical therapy major at Fresno State, also collects classic
cars. Brown owns seven cars and said that
in spite of having spent a fortune on them,
he really enjoys showing them off.
Some ofthe cars in Brown's collection
are a 1930 red Ford Coupe, a 1956 black
pro-strcel Chevy and a 1929 Oldsmobile.
"When 1 bring my cars to school, my
friends think I'm crazy, but I like my
cars because 1 get a lot of attention one
way or another." Brown said.
Many ofthe people who visit Fat Jack's
are members of car clubs that participate
in car shows, dinners, raffles and other
activities to raise money for groups and
organizations in need.
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profits fast.
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Object Description
| Title | 1996_09 Insight September 1996 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
| Publication Date | 1996 |
| Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8 1969-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodials |
| Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
| Coverage | October 8, 1969 - May 13, 1998 |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi, TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | 003_Insight Sep 11 1996 p 3 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publication Date | 1996 |
| Full-Text-Search | Lifestyle SEPTEMBER 11, 19961 Junk yard parts keep cars rolling ■ Vehicular transplants just another way to say recycling by Shelley Brown Staff Writer Sometimes junk can be turned into treasure. For evidence of this, just visit Turner's Auto Wrecking yard where forgotten vehicles from thc past are transformed into valuable tools for the future. Turner's Auto Wrecking, at Willow Avenue and Golden State Boulevard, is a car buff's dream. Finding a transmission for a '74 Chevy or restoring a '47 Ford can easily be done there. In fact. Turner's wrecking yard is a lot like The Yellow Pages — if they don't have it, ir> probably doesn't exist. Jerry Turner, owner since 1961. claims thai Turner's is the largest wrecking yard in the world, with 10,000 cars covering more than 65 acres. "We ship parts to places all over the world, with about 20 shipments a day," he said. Not your ordinary junkyard Upon arrival it appears to be like any other wrecking yard — dirty and smelling of oil. But after entering thc office. Turner's becomes an amusement park compared to other wrecking yards. The office, a big tin building, also smells of dirt and oil, but that's soon forgotten as the door creeks open and a big "hello" comes from one or more of the 28 employees running around. While customers wait for someone to help them they can entertain themselves by playing video games, like Astro Fighter, or by viewing the hubcap collection on the wall. But if relaxing is what they want, they can do that too, on one of the old car seats in the lobby. Viewing the merchandise up-close and personal is possible by taking a wild ride in a wrecking yard "taxi." Taxi" through Turner's The blue '86 Toyota Corolla is nice, but it's a little dirty and dusty. Employee and taxi driver Fred Wright has worked at Turner's for eight years and knows where everything is. If someone has a question, he can probably answer it. If he can't be found around the office, he's probably in "Malibu Beach." a section of the wrecking yard where. Wright says, "we all kick back." After finding a much-needed part, the la*i returns to thc office. Lobo. the red Chow that Turner bailed out of "doggie jail." will probably be laying by the front door. Don't worry, he's nol a criminal, just a curious dog who likes to wander the streets. Next to the exit, the pictures on the wall show the faces of many happy customers who have done business at Turner's. There's even an autographed picture of Freddy Fender, who's restoring a '46 Ford. He's smiling —just like the others. Are Youa Proudp Nerd ; If you think measuring a potato chip is more hrilling than a night at Bisla's, tell us! Insight will be featuring students who think being nerdy is cool! Ask for Israel Carrasco. 278-2892 Now Accepting Applications Informational Meetings: N Every Wednesday from 3 pm. - 4 pm Every Thursday from 2 pm - 3 pm Every Friday from II am - 12 pm All meetings are held in Old Music 184, For more information contact Carla Millar, London Semester Office, CSU Fresno, Music Bldg.. Rm 186. or call (209) 278-3056. In.igtrt Photo by Svm P. it a pretty sight, but junkyard's inventory ensures that every piece of every car gets a second chance to hit the road. It's still the '50s atjack's ■ Go see classic cars every Friday night at Fat Jack's. by Fernando Gomez Staff Writer Cars had fins, girls wore pony tails and drive-in restaurants were king. At a restaurant just minutes away from campus, those moments from the 1950s and '60s arc relived. Every Friday evening dozen of classic car owners meet at Fat Jack's, a 50s- like restaurant located at 625 W. Shaw Ave. in Clovis. Fat Jack's owner Jack O'Day. a car collector himself, has hosted car enthusiasts al his restaurant since 1985. "I hope this family tradition will continue because this is a good way to socialize and lo keep in louch with family and friends." O'Day said. Sandy Back, right, holds Carlin while Brandon looks at Grandpa, standing. Fat Jack's is an intimate setting. Along with about 10 white plastic tables, it sports a patio where customers can sit and watch classic cars as they pull in. The smell of hamburgers and french fries coming from the kitchen adds to the atmosphere. It's a place for owners to show off their highly polished toys. Modem cars driving down Shaw Avenue draw little attention, and it's no surprise. But traffic docs slow down in front of Fat Jack's as drivers stop to see thc uniqueness and beauty of the classic cars. One classic car owner is Bob Previt. He has been the proud owner of a 1970 Plymouth for 26 years. "I get a lot of attention from people when I'm in my car." Previt said. Richard Brown, a physical therapy major at Fresno State, also collects classic cars. Brown owns seven cars and said that in spite of having spent a fortune on them, he really enjoys showing them off. Some ofthe cars in Brown's collection are a 1930 red Ford Coupe, a 1956 black pro-strcel Chevy and a 1929 Oldsmobile. "When 1 bring my cars to school, my friends think I'm crazy, but I like my cars because 1 get a lot of attention one way or another." Brown said. Many ofthe people who visit Fat Jack's are members of car clubs that participate in car shows, dinners, raffles and other activities to raise money for groups and organizations in need. Boost your profits fast. 278-3934 (£ool. Spa, Laundry, Covered Parking} ,/^B^. (4 Floor Plans Starting at S430) gfl[g3| (^uiet 8 Comfortable, Close To CS.U.F) Corner of Willow & Gettysburg Kennel Bookstore Kennel Computer Center • 278-2116 Back to School Specials from Kennel HP DeskJet 680C $279 Power Macintosh 5260/100 Apple PowerBook 190cs $999 • Fast, quiet printing • Clear, brilliant •Nospecial paper color needed ^ • Prints 5 pages per • Two-sided printing minutes in black ♦Limited Supply Pentium 133MHz Intel CPU $1299 • I GB EIDE Hard Drive • Toshiba 8x CD •ZIF Socket • 156k Pipline Cache •Keyboard Visit our New Computer Center in the Keats Building FRESNO STATE Mon.-Thurs Friday Sat & Sun. „ 1.-5:30 p.m. 1.-4:45 p.m. Cloned Pentium 166MHz Intel CPU $ 1 7QQ • Toshiba 8xCD 1 f **^ • 2.1 GB Western Digital • Dianx>nd Supra FIDE Hard Drive 28.8.Modem • 256 Pipeline Cache * Monitor Extra mim |
