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**smokinn** · 03-09-2003, 09:10 PM

My father and I went to a swap meet today. They have it every year in Lincoln, Ne and its really big took 5 hours to walk around. I went with a small list of things I was looking for. Found a dash pad not a dash cap for my truck in perfect shape for $5.00 missed a brush aluminum dash bezel in perfect shape. The guy sold it for $3.00 I blamed my dad all day for driving so slow as the reason why I missed it. lol Didn't find the other few things i was looking for but theres alot more swap meets this summer. I was so excited all day on my find.

All I have to do is dye it black. Heres a couple pics.

Don't mind my nosie dog.

Jason

**smokinn** · 03-09-2003, 09:11 PM

One more

Ric83 · 03-10-2003, 12:40 AM

Wow. That looks like it is in really good shape. Great score!!

ChrisK10 · 03-10-2003, 12:45 AM

Sweet deal man! I live in Shenandoah, you have probably heard of it. I haven't heard about any swap meets in Lincoln. Where do you find out about them? Are they listed in the paper? After I get my 79 around Easter, I should know what I am in need of, and then maybe I can go check a couple swap meets out. I would have liked to have nailed that brushed aluminum dash bezel for $3 too!!

-Chris

79BIG10 · 03-10-2003, 04:48 AM

Damn that's a hell of a deal. That's the color I have now and need. Too bad you're not selling it. I might have thought about grabbing it. BTW: what year bezel you looking for? I may have a way of getting one like the one I grabbed before.

Ryan Flowers · 03-10-2003, 08:23 AM

That thing is in real good shape. I would love to find a deal like that. Great find!

**smokinn** · 03-10-2003, 09:09 AM

Chrisk10
Yes you can find them in the omaha world hearld. The one in Lincoln is always march 9th or close to it. the next big one is in Wahoo I'll have to get back to you on the date. Then after that theres a big one in fremont. Other than that theres alot of little ones all over the place.

79BIG10
Im looking for one for a 1982 silverado. Id like to find one with the brush alumiun on the top and bottom but I doubt I will find a used one in great shape. Also has to have the square hole for delay wipers.

Thanks
Jason

bigblock73 · 03-10-2003, 01:18 PM

Jason, what year truck do you own?

The reason i ask is cause you have a 73-80 dash pad there and you are looking for a '82 bezel.

Just curious.

-Jeff

**smokinn** · 03-10-2003, 01:43 PM

I have a 82 chevy short box 4x4. I thought all pads from 73-87 would fit. Am I wrong? and if so I might have to sell this one and find one that will fit at the next swap meet. How can you tell it's the wrong one?

Jason

BigRed · 03-10-2003, 01:47 PM

No, there are differences in the dash pads but not sure what they are. If you do sell, I think you have a buyer already in 79BIG10.

bigblock73 · 03-10-2003, 01:48 PM

The pad will technically fit, it just won't "line up" with your door panels. The 73-80 pads as you can see are more rounded on the pass side, the 81+ pads are more squared off. Also, I am not sure a newer bezel can be used with a older pad and vice-versa...maybe Chris (Capt Kaos) will pop in and share his knowledge with us.

I just wanted to make sure you knew what you had.

Even if you had to sell it, you could make some pretty good money compared to what you paid...but then you also lost your kick-butt deal!

-Jeff

**smokinn** · 03-10-2003, 01:54 PM

Well this sucks. lol Looks like I will have to do some research on them for my next swap meet. I'll think about selling it.

Jason

ChrisK10 · 03-10-2003, 07:04 PM

Cool, Jason, thanks for the info.

Well, even if you don't end up using your dash pad, you will definately make some pocket change!

I wish I had my 79 already so I knew what I all needed, IF I needed a dash pad, I would have been all over yours! :p

-Chris

79BIG10 · 03-11-2003, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by smokinn

79BIG10
Im looking for one for a 1982 silverado. Id like to find one with the brush alumiun on the top and bottom but I doubt I will find a used one in great shape. Also has to have the square hole for delay wipers.

Thanks
Jason

Like this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33695 I have one right now at my house I'm going to use on my truck as well. I may have a lead on another one if you want one. Let me know and I can go look.

bigblock73 · 03-11-2003, 01:54 PM

thought the dash pad...and pooch...looked familiar...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33695

good luck on the auction.

-Jeff

bigblock73 · 03-11-2003, 01:58 PM

ooops, I just saw you had it on the "parts" board too.

**smokinn** · 03-11-2003, 06:54 PM

I hope I stated it correct on ebay.

79BIG10
Yes id be very intrested in it if you can find one. It has to be in perfect shape.

Jason

alf4444 · 03-13-2003, 06:06 PM

Hey why don't you just pass it on down the line and hook up another chevy owner and sell it for 50-75 bucks instead of jacking it up to 130. I think thats BS you paid 5 bucks for it and you start the bidding at 130
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33695

PHOENIX · 03-13-2003, 06:31 PM

Maybe hes trying to make a few bucks ($125) on it.

I can understand wanting to make money off a good find, hey I know about being short on money. I spend it as it comes in

Anyway you shouldnt have told us you bought it so cheap then try to sell it to us, it just causes problems. Next time just say you got a good deal, then try to sell it for whatever. Remember hooking up other members is one of those things, what goes around comes around. Many members have helped me and I appreciate it alot. Im always willing to help another member out.

I dont think he didnt anything wrong with marking it up, but he shouldnt have told us what he paid

03-09-2003, 09:10 PM	#1
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	Deal of the day My father and I went to a swap meet today. They have it every year in Lincoln, Ne and its really big took 5 hours to walk around. I went with a small list of things I was looking for. Found a dash pad not a dash cap for my truck in perfect shape for $5.00 missed a brush aluminum dash bezel in perfect shape. The guy sold it for $3.00 I blamed my dad all day for driving so slow as the reason why I missed it. lol Didn't find the other few things i was looking for but theres alot more swap meets this summer. I was so excited all day on my find. All I have to do is dye it black. Heres a couple pics. Don't mind my nosie dog. Jason Attached Images

03-09-2003, 09:11 PM	#2
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	One more Attached Images

03-10-2003, 12:40 AM	#3
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Wow. That looks like it is in really good shape. Great score!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

03-10-2003, 12:45 AM	#4
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Sweet deal man! I live in Shenandoah, you have probably heard of it. I haven't heard about any swap meets in Lincoln. Where do you find out about them? Are they listed in the paper? After I get my 79 around Easter, I should know what I am in need of, and then maybe I can go check a couple swap meets out. I would have liked to have nailed that brushed aluminum dash bezel for $3 too!! -Chris __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

03-10-2003, 04:48 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Damn that's a hell of a deal. That's the color I have now and need. Too bad you're not selling it. I might have thought about grabbing it. BTW: what year bezel you looking for? I may have a way of getting one like the one I grabbed before. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-10-2003, 08:23 AM	#6
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	That thing is in real good shape. I would love to find a deal like that. Great find! __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-10-2003, 09:09 AM	#7
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	Chrisk10 Yes you can find them in the omaha world hearld. The one in Lincoln is always march 9th or close to it. the next big one is in Wahoo I'll have to get back to you on the date. Then after that theres a big one in fremont. Other than that theres alot of little ones all over the place. 79BIG10 Im looking for one for a 1982 silverado. Id like to find one with the brush alumiun on the top and bottom but I doubt I will find a used one in great shape. Also has to have the square hole for delay wipers. Thanks Jason

03-10-2003, 01:18 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Jason, what year truck do you own? The reason i ask is cause you have a 73-80 dash pad there and you are looking for a '82 bezel. Just curious. -Jeff

03-10-2003, 01:43 PM	#9
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	I have a 82 chevy short box 4x4. I thought all pads from 73-87 would fit. Am I wrong? and if so I might have to sell this one and find one that will fit at the next swap meet. How can you tell it's the wrong one? Jason

03-10-2003, 01:47 PM	#10
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	No, there are differences in the dash pads but not sure what they are. If you do sell, I think you have a buyer already in 79BIG10. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

03-10-2003, 01:48 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	The pad will technically fit, it just won't "line up" with your door panels. The 73-80 pads as you can see are more rounded on the pass side, the 81+ pads are more squared off. Also, I am not sure a newer bezel can be used with a older pad and vice-versa...maybe Chris (Capt Kaos) will pop in and share his knowledge with us. I just wanted to make sure you knew what you had. Even if you had to sell it, you could make some pretty good money compared to what you paid...but then you also lost your kick-butt deal! -Jeff

03-10-2003, 01:54 PM	#12
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	Well this sucks. lol Looks like I will have to do some research on them for my next swap meet. I'll think about selling it. Jason

03-10-2003, 07:04 PM	#13
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Cool, Jason, thanks for the info. Well, even if you don't end up using your dash pad, you will definately make some pocket change! I wish I had my 79 already so I knew what I all needed, IF I needed a dash pad, I would have been all over yours! :p -Chris __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

03-11-2003, 01:54 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	thought the dash pad...and pooch...looked familiar... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33695 good luck on the auction. -Jeff

03-11-2003, 01:58 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	ooops, I just saw you had it on the "parts" board too.



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03-11-2003, 06:54 PM	#17
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	I hope I stated it correct on ebay. 79BIG10 Yes id be very intrested in it if you can find one. It has to be in perfect shape. Jason

03-13-2003, 06:06 PM	#18
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	Hey why don't you just pass it on down the line and hook up another chevy owner and sell it for 50-75 bucks instead of jacking it up to 130. I think thats BS you paid 5 bucks for it and you start the bidding at 130 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33695 __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

03-13-2003, 06:31 PM	#19
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Maybe hes trying to make a few bucks ($125) on it. I can understand wanting to make money off a good find, hey I know about being short on money. I spend it as it comes in Anyway you shouldnt have told us you bought it so cheap then try to sell it to us, it just causes problems. Next time just say you got a good deal, then try to sell it for whatever. Remember hooking up other members is one of those things, what goes around comes around. Many members have helped me and I appreciate it alot. Im always willing to help another member out. I dont think he didnt anything wrong with marking it up, but he shouldnt have told us what he paid __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

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