The Dent "Parts" We Find

[Evan's f250]

I guess the assumption is, if it's got the original box, it's probably NOS.




It does seem kinda pricey, but it's possible that he will get that. If he had the pair, they would probably be gone by now.

Ya, I knew that, I bought some NOS wheel well trim, tailights buckets, and things of that sort for my truck, but the packaging said "Ford" on it, I couldn't tell with this one.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Most of the stuff he lists is not cheap, I did talk to him on the phone once regarding a bumper and he seems quite knowledgeable and a decent guy to talk with. It is a business for him I think and when someone has an NOS piece and needs/wants it bad enough, it will sell.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^I blame his prices on the speculation factor. We all witnessed a drive in prices by the hand of an individual bidder...

 

[DNFXDLI]

So what are you saying?

 

[73F100Shortbed]

He is saying stop buying this stuff like it is gold

 

[DNFXDLI]

But I needed them!

 

[73F100Shortbed]

 

[m78]

But I needed them!

So you bought two of each.

Duncan , the dash is back on ebay;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[m78]

^^^I blame his prices on the speculation factor. We all witnessed a drive in prices by the hand of an individual bidder...

License plate light;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-...tZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
3 years ago I bought two of these at around $10 each. This one is $75.

 

[LEB Ben]

He is saying stop buying this stuff like it is gold

When you get in a bidding war...the best way to win is crushing the other guy's morale. Too bad the sellers are going to have a coronary when they find out the Dman has damn near everything he needs.

License plate light;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-...tZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
3 years ago I bought two of these at around $10 each. This one is $75.

Yeah...that's just ridiculous. When I bought NOS for Red after the wreck, I'd be willing to bet prices were 20% of what they are today. Should be a good push for solid OEM parts in the near future though.

 

[dakonthemountain]

Sometimes the problem with NOS is the age. At least when it comes to seals, gaskets, etc. I just purchased a hood to cowl NOS seal from a parts supplier in Texas at a HUGE price (I thought) to replace the aftermarket one I have on Burt that doesn't quite fit as well as I thought it should. It arrived in the original box... brittle .. .and snapped in half the second I tried to unwind it. They are going to replace it, but I anticipate it may be the same and I will end up with a refund.

Dak

 

[fatherdoug]

I have used Dennis Carpenter for things like door seals, and the fit and wear is perfect. Not NOS, but for a daily driver, I prefer it just to be reliable and functional.

 

[m78]

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mat/2529663335.html

 

[Jolly Green]

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mat/2529663335.html

Hard to tell what kind of shape that grille surround is in from that pic, but for $25 it's worth it in almost any shape...even to keep it as a spare. If I were closer I'd jump on it.

 

[m78]

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pts/2565483398.html

 

[m78]

First I've heard of a OEM tonneau cover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a9185fbf

 

[FORDification]

First I've heard of a OEM tonneau cover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a9185fbf

From the Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog:

The listing below shows the tonneau cover listed in the '79 Soft Parts section, but each of the '73-'79 Soft Parts sections have it listed there as well.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^That's awesome, never knew that was available. Great info.

 

[mm_0_mm]

a couple of cheap black wheels on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...55036&viewitem=&category=43953#ht_4028wt_1165

 

[dakonthemountain]

Sometimes the problem with NOS is the age. At least when it comes to seals, gaskets, etc. I just purchased a hood to cowl NOS seal from a parts supplier in Texas at a HUGE price (I thought) to replace the aftermarket one I have on Burt that doesn't quite fit as well as I thought it should. It arrived in the original box... brittle .. .and snapped in half the second I tried to unwind it. They are going to replace it, but I anticipate it may be the same and I will end up with a refund.

Dak

FOLLOW UP. The new one was perfect, pliable and fits great!

Dak