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f.monroe · 11-24-2010, 10:41 PM

Click on the links below . Start with the first one and then go to the next etc. It will put a new twist on the cost of restoring our trucks.Dont cheat and go straight to the end.
Frank

1st one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

2nd one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

3rd one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

4th one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

and the one that is really out there
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

72BlckButy · 11-24-2010, 10:44 PM

Unbelievable...

So how many of those did you buy Frank?

swb85 · 11-24-2010, 10:47 PM

More money than brains. That's ridiculous!

f.monroe · 11-24-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Unbelievable...

So how many of those did you buy Frank?

I had to buy them all . It is an investment right?

Outlaw87 · 11-24-2010, 10:58 PM

The highest i've seen an 84-88 bezel go for was $610. This guy made a killing on all his stuff. I expected the bezel and door handles to sell high, but the cluster lens took me by surprise.......yikes!

here is a few more items he had.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Restrorob · 11-24-2010, 10:59 PM

WOW......Just WOW !!!

I guess if you have the money you can build a truck with all NOS parts....

Think I'll leave my 73/74 NOS grille in the box and install the original, Who knows.... It could pay for my whole build one day.

LS1_C10 · 11-24-2010, 11:04 PM

44 bids on the cluster?!!

menace121978 · 11-24-2010, 11:08 PM

WOW!!! that is unbelievable!! i better stop throwing stuff away and/or cutting stuff up and save what i can!!!!

baclay9 · 11-24-2010, 11:17 PM

Holy crap! I have a gauge bezel just like that in absolutly pristine condition. I can't believe there are people paying this much for this stuff. Why not just buy them off a truck that is being parted out if you want original?

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-24-2010, 11:18 PM

Interesting to note that three out of these five items were bought by the same bidder;"c**o".

Either someone with no brains or money to burn. Probably both.

Mark

thepenguin99 · 11-24-2010, 11:19 PM

That's insane, thank god I am satisfied with nice driver quality pieces.

Dru · 11-24-2010, 11:21 PM

Ouch, I thought it was a bit costly to restore a 1976 Liberty Edition FLH Shovelhead a couple winters ago, replacing anything that couldn't be restored, with NOS stuff, but those prices are nuts.

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-24-2010, 11:23 PM

I stand corrected. "c**o" bought 4 out of the six items displayed here.

If someone was quick, maybe you could sell him an entire truck one piece at a time and retire! Better yet, sell him an LMC catalogue that comes free in the mail!

Mark

f.monroe · 11-24-2010, 11:29 PM

I would have been tickled to be the seller of those items. I have seen some of the same items bring just a little. Ebay is hot and cold at times and you can never tell what an item will bring. I wish I could afford to buy some of those parts. I wouldnt have but I wish I could.
Frank

Fast67velleN2O · 11-24-2010, 11:30 PM

What's wrong with someone wanting to purchase pristine NOS GM parts for the truck that they are restoring? If you can afford to spend the money, then why not? I don't see why you are knocking the guys who purchased the parts. Reproduction parts are junk and never fit correctly, don't look correct, and are cheaply made. By the way, I am the seller.

S10Fan · 11-24-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

I stand corrected. "c**o" bought 4 out of the six items displayed here.

Me thinks he had a friend run up the bid and the friend ended up winning. Now he can advertise the parts at "half what the same thing sold for on eBay".

BTW....I thought the Bonanza 10 emblems were a good deal. Repo emblems sell for more than that.

Fast67velleN2O · 11-24-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Me thinks he had a friend run up the bid and the friend ended up winning.

You thinks wrong.

48cj2a · 11-24-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Me thinks he had a friend run up the bid and the friend ended up winning. Now he can advertise the parts at "half what the same thing sold for on eBay".

BTW....I thought the Bonanza 10 emblems were a good deal. Repo emblems sell for more than that.

We saw this same thing on Willys parts. I don't think anyone really bid this. It's a way to drive prices up.

f.monroe · 11-24-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast67velleN2O

What's wrong with someone wanting to purchase pristine NOS GM parts for the truck that they are restoring? If you can afford to spend the money, then why not? I don't see why you are knocking the guys who purchased the parts. Reproduction parts are junk and never fit correctly, don't look correct, and are cheaply made. By the way, I am the seller.

Did you think they would go for anywhere near that? I do like the fact that you didnt put reserves on them . You took a chance and it payed off . Good job. I hate it when someone advertises an item at no reserve but the opening price is full retail.
Frank

babyJay · 11-24-2010, 11:41 PM

All I have to say is wow

1BadSS · 11-25-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Me thinks he had a friend run up the bid and the friend ended up winning. Now he can advertise the parts at "half what the same thing sold for on eBay".

BTW....I thought the Bonanza 10 emblems were a good deal. Repo emblems sell for more than that.

First and foremost. I work in the Restoration Industry. Those emblems aren't reproduced. GM Quit selling them a couple years ago. Due to licensing issues and lack of interest, They aren't being reproduced. I bought them in that auction. To me, they were a steal. LMC used to sell them for $69.95 when they had them. I paid $176 for another pair of NOS emblems a month ago. So now I own two sets. One for my 79 K10 Bonanza edition and another for the future 77+ Bonanza SWB that i'm going to find some day.

All in all, with that being said. Bonanza 10-20-30 emblems have NEVER been reproduced, nor will probably ever be made again. VPI doesn't have any of them. Whats out there, is all thats left.

To me, $56 shipped was a STEAL. Considering I could've paid $69.95 + S&H for them. (If Company X happened to have ANY.)

The Dash bezel and door handles sold for absolutely insane prices though.

3r!c84 · 11-25-2010, 12:11 AM

talk about a deal!!! im a little jealous right now

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-25-2010, 12:11 AM

That lens went for half of what I paid for my whole truck (and it was running!)

S10Fan · 11-25-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

To me, $56 shipped was a STEAL. Considering I could've paid $69.95 + S&H for them. (If Company X happened to have ANY.)

I said they were a good deal, where's the problem? ANY repro emblem would sell for more than those originals, again, that's what I posted.

1BadSS · 11-25-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

I said they were a good deal, where's the problem? ANY repro emblem would sell for more than those originals, again, that's what I posted.

It wasn't directly pointed at you. You just happened to be the unlucky person I quoted.

The post was more so pointed towards the original poster to posted those emblems as an insane price.

11-24-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Want to see something mind-boggling? Click on the links below . Start with the first one and then go to the next etc. It will put a new twist on the cost of restoring our trucks.Dont cheat and go straight to the end. Frank 1st one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT 2nd one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT 3rd one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT 4th one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT and the one that is really out there http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-24-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? Unbelievable... So how many of those did you buy Frank? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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11-24-2010, 10:58 PM	#5
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? The highest i've seen an 84-88 bezel go for was $610. This guy made a killing on all his stuff. I expected the bezel and door handles to sell high, but the cluster lens took me by surprise.......yikes! here is a few more items he had. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Last edited by Outlaw87; 11-24-2010 at 10:59 PM.

11-24-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? WOW......Just WOW !!! I guess if you have the money you can build a truck with all NOS parts.... Think I'll leave my 73/74 NOS grille in the box and install the original, Who knows.... It could pay for my whole build one day. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

11-24-2010, 11:04 PM	#7
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11-24-2010, 11:08 PM	#8
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11-24-2010, 11:17 PM	#9
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? Holy crap! I have a gauge bezel just like that in absolutly pristine condition. I can't believe there are people paying this much for this stuff. Why not just buy them off a truck that is being parted out if you want original?

11-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#10
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? Interesting to note that three out of these five items were bought by the same bidder;"c**o". Either someone with no brains or money to burn. Probably both. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-24-2010, 11:19 PM	#11
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? That's insane, thank god I am satisfied with nice driver quality pieces.

11-24-2010, 11:21 PM	#12
Dru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 89	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? Ouch, I thought it was a bit costly to restore a 1976 Liberty Edition FLH Shovelhead a couple winters ago, replacing anything that couldn't be restored, with NOS stuff, but those prices are nuts.

11-24-2010, 11:23 PM	#13
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? I stand corrected. "c**o" bought 4 out of the six items displayed here. If someone was quick, maybe you could sell him an entire truck one piece at a time and retire! Better yet, sell him an LMC catalogue that comes free in the mail! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-24-2010, 11:29 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? I would have been tickled to be the seller of those items. I have seen some of the same items bring just a little. Ebay is hot and cold at times and you can never tell what an item will bring. I wish I could afford to buy some of those parts. I wouldnt have but I wish I could. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-24-2010, 11:30 PM	#15
Fast67velleN2O Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Williamstown NJ Posts: 53	Re: Want to see something mind-boggling? What's wrong with someone wanting to purchase pristine NOS GM parts for the truck that they are restoring? If you can afford to spend the money, then why not? I don't see why you are knocking the guys who purchased the parts. Reproduction parts are junk and never fit correctly, don't look correct, and are cheaply made. By the way, I am the seller. Last edited by Fast67velleN2O; 11-24-2010 at 11:31 PM.

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