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Stroker · 03-31-2003, 07:24 PM

When you purchase used parts do you prefer to buy them as is or cleaned and primed. I'm mostly talking about parts that heavy surface rust or complete rust through is common. I'm asking because I'll be braking down a step bed soon. On some parts it's next to impossible to tell the extent of the rust damage untill the part is media blasted, once the part is stripped it only makes sense to apply a quality epoxy primer. Was wondering if most people would be willing to pay for the extra prep on a used part.

TODDS 72 · 03-31-2003, 07:36 PM

depends on the part to me......but hey do you have some short steps from that bed you takin apart....if so let me know....thanks todd

Hooter · 03-31-2003, 10:33 PM

well if it is body parts you really have to inspect them thoughroly, if the they are cleaned and primed that is usually a bonus, but that sometimes drives up the cost quite a bit, so Im gonna have to go with parts is parts

Class of 69 · 03-31-2003, 10:53 PM

If I look at parts that are dirty, rusty, or cacked with grease I usually pass them by, UNLESS the price is so cheap I can't refuse it. I like to see what I'm getting.... once bitten, twice shy!

Stroker · 04-01-2003, 12:03 AM

TODDS 72 the bed does have some decent steps. If I decide to use the fleet bed instead of the step I will be getting rid of them and the box. It just depends if I can get the fleet bed straight enough, it was hit in the back just enough to tweak it. Here's a pic of the steps, they are one of those parts that need cleaned up to really be able to tell how good they are.

Stroker · 04-01-2003, 12:06 AM

Here's the back, I think it's all just surface rust and the pitting would be filled with a surface primer, but you never know till you get them blasted.

krue · 04-01-2003, 12:08 AM

Let me know about the box if you don't use it. I have the original fenders and steps that have been in a barn since 70, but the box has seen some hard use on a farm.

Thanks

Stroker · 04-01-2003, 12:16 AM

krue, I'll be sure to let you know. Hey if I need to use the step bed what's the chance I could take the fenders off your hands.

Dreaminator · 04-01-2003, 01:06 AM

I guess I believe you can not know enough...especially if it is part of the frame or carries a "load." Frame "soft spots" are not good for your pocket book.

junkyardjohn · 04-01-2003, 10:58 AM

I LIKE MINE RUST & DENT FREE...... BUT HEY..... THAT JUST ME.

Stroker · 04-01-2003, 04:33 PM

junkyardjohn, its not just you thats everyone! LOL You don't have a SWB fleet bed or a set of step fenders that meets that description laying around do you?

junkyardjohn · 04-01-2003, 04:43 PM

SORRY STROKER -- I JUST SOLD ONE TO RON WOODGEARD LAST WEEK FOR $300. (COMPLETE & 99% RUSTFREE) I BELIEVE HE SAID HIS STEPS ARE A-OK, SO YOU MAY GIVE HIM A PRIVATE MESSAGE. JOHN

View Poll Results: How do you prefer your used parts?
Blasted and primed so I know what I have.	11	55.00%
"As is" I'll keep my cash and take my chances	1	5.00%
Don't care, parts is parts.	8	40.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2003, 07:24 PM	#1
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	How do you like your parts? When you purchase used parts do you prefer to buy them as is or cleaned and primed. I'm mostly talking about parts that heavy surface rust or complete rust through is common. I'm asking because I'll be braking down a step bed soon. On some parts it's next to impossible to tell the extent of the rust damage untill the part is media blasted, once the part is stripped it only makes sense to apply a quality epoxy primer. Was wondering if most people would be willing to pay for the extra prep on a used part. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

03-31-2003, 07:36 PM	#2
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	depends on the part to me......but hey do you have some short steps from that bed you takin apart....if so let me know....thanks todd __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

03-31-2003, 10:33 PM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	well if it is body parts you really have to inspect them thoughroly, if the they are cleaned and primed that is usually a bonus, but that sometimes drives up the cost quite a bit, so Im gonna have to go with parts is parts __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-31-2003, 10:53 PM	#4
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	If I look at parts that are dirty, rusty, or cacked with grease I usually pass them by, UNLESS the price is so cheap I can't refuse it. I like to see what I'm getting.... once bitten, twice shy! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-01-2003, 12:03 AM	#5
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	TODDS 72 the bed does have some decent steps. If I decide to use the fleet bed instead of the step I will be getting rid of them and the box. It just depends if I can get the fleet bed straight enough, it was hit in the back just enough to tweak it. Here's a pic of the steps, they are one of those parts that need cleaned up to really be able to tell how good they are. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-01-2003, 12:06 AM	#6
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Here's the back, I think it's all just surface rust and the pitting would be filled with a surface primer, but you never know till you get them blasted. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-01-2003, 12:08 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Let me know about the box if you don't use it. I have the original fenders and steps that have been in a barn since 70, but the box has seen some hard use on a farm. Thanks __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-01-2003, 12:16 AM	#8
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	krue, I'll be sure to let you know. Hey if I need to use the step bed what's the chance I could take the fenders off your hands. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-01-2003, 01:06 AM	#9
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I guess I believe you can not know enough...especially if it is part of the frame or carries a "load." Frame "soft spots" are not good for your pocket book. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

04-01-2003, 10:58 AM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I LIKE MINE RUST & DENT FREE...... BUT HEY..... THAT JUST ME. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-01-2003, 04:33 PM	#11
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	junkyardjohn, its not just you thats everyone! LOL You don't have a SWB fleet bed or a set of step fenders that meets that description laying around do you? __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-01-2003, 04:43 PM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	SORRY STROKER -- I JUST SOLD ONE TO RON WOODGEARD LAST WEEK FOR $300. (COMPLETE & 99% RUSTFREE) I BELIEVE HE SAID HIS STEPS ARE A-OK, SO YOU MAY GIVE HIM A PRIVATE MESSAGE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

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