NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

my1st69 · 09-20-2010, 05:22 AM

Where do people get NOS parts in bulk from, how do you or a person obtain such materials?

gkesseru · 09-20-2010, 08:33 AM

These parts mostly come from dealers that have been around forever clearing out their warehouses. There should be an increase in this since GM is planning to close thousands of dealerships.

ChevLoRay · 09-20-2010, 01:52 PM

First come, first served. Get out and scout the small towns and ask around to find if they had a dealership that closed and may no longer be marked as such.

Around central Arkansas, we have a dealer who started in 1912, and moved several years ago. I'm willing to wager that there are parts still left in the building that didn't get moved....and may not ever be moved. Yep, they're still in business, too. Here in my town, there are two Chevy dealers that have closed/moved. But, both have been cleaned out and there are different businesses in the locations.

But, if you are new to the process.....you just may be a bit too late.

**68jewel** · 09-20-2010, 02:33 PM

As others have stated, dealerships are the only ones who may have it in bulk. Otherwise, you are going to have to hunt high and low for them. Also, be prepared to pay quite a bit more for NOS parts. I have $1600 in price and shipping in just a hood and the two fenders. Just an example of what NOS parts cost. All three parts were from three different sellers that I had to scour the land for. But, nonetheless, the do exist and are out there. Good luck!!

howard_m18 · 09-20-2010, 03:11 PM

I posted awhile back about the guy in TX. His story is a beautiful read & has ONLY NOS parts (1,000,000) according to the site. Have called him for a part,BUT shipping cost to far from TX to MI. Howard

http://www.antiqueautosupply.com/

He is even on U TUBE!!

my1st69 · 09-22-2010, 03:18 AM

Ok I live in Las Vegas, so ther aren't to many small towns around that can aford to host a dealer lol.Compared to to Vegas we have the largest automall in the world like 20 somthing dealships in one area. I have bought OS parts inthe past but it was at an auction for lo of random Stuff.

Anyone know of a website that host closing dealers? Please Please Please

If anyone is one the west coast and know of a dealer closing please let me know or if you have parts in bulk and want to sell, I am not rich just trying to get there.

I would like to start a old chevy NOS parts biz but I think EBAY NOS parts is more practicle,

WEll like is said if anyone would like to help Thank you and thanks to the other wonderful members for respnding

**LEEVON** · 09-22-2010, 08:18 AM

I know that NOS stuff is still out there, but just 15-20 years ago it was much, much easier to get ahold of at reasonable prices. I haven't seen much outside of this site in recent years.

mbgmike · 09-22-2010, 05:30 PM

Most dealers did not keep too many of the parts. They have to pay inventory tax on them. We have to pay the same tax to. Most have been sold back to a company that resells them. They are now called ROE parts by trade.(Recovered Original Equipment.) Most dealers have access to this site. We do also and will look it up again. You have to go thru a legitimate dealership to get access. We are not a dealer but we we sell New Raptors and Mustangs (racing Versions only) and have access thru FMC. I believe the name is Vintage parts. Been a while since I have been there. You have to know the part number and it gives the quantities left. As stated your only other choice is to call a dealer. Good luck. If uou have a number I can look it up. They resell GM,Ford,Mopar.
They have thousands

cdowns · 09-22-2010, 06:45 PM

hershey pa in october biggest selection you'll ever see

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2010, 07:40 PM

My story is that I'm usually at least a day too late and a buncha dollars short of what I need to buy whatever it is that I just heard about......But, if it wasn't for the hunt....where would the fun begin?

One more viewpoint....if we knew where it was and it was stuff we wanted, would we be telling you?

1968SWBBigBlock · 09-22-2010, 08:57 PM

yote1234 - please share some additional details - I assume the parts had dents and other damage but would like to hear the grimy details

**yote1234** · 09-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

yote1234 - please share some additional details - I assume the parts had dents and other damage but would like to hear the grimy details

just recieved a "nos" door handle and it looked as if it was drug down the road and then pollished up a little. or the guy that thought he had bought door handles 25 years ago.and sold it to me for top dollar..but sent me aftermarket! he still swears theyre nos.. also bought an "nos" rear bumper 2years ago.. had a 6" stamp om the front of the bumper "made in china" so maby some people dont know the meaning of nos?

**yote1234** · 09-23-2010, 04:45 PM

heres another great example! nos-exact reproduction
read carefully!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72...Q5fAccessories

now; is it nos? or exact reproduction?

**too much stuff** · 09-24-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yote1234

heres another great example! nos-exact reproduction
read carefully!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72...Q5fAccessories

now; is it nos? or exact reproduction?

That is misleading, aftermarket parts, Plain and simple. Only thing worse is "NOS parts. Was on the truck for a short time"

71 super · 09-22-2010, 09:18 PM

Most of the NOS stuff left has been picked over or are the leftovers of the left overs. Many have horror stories of the last NOS 72 grill shells- scratches dents and dings coupled with poor plating. That begs the question, is the NOS worth the cost vs. poor quality that it is likely in. If it is truely NOS it has sat on a shelf for at least 30 years and has been banged, moved and shuffled quite a bit. Just from my parts experience with a dealership, most of these are not in the greatest shape compared to what people expect for show type vehicles.

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2010, 09:26 PM

Poor plating on a grille shell? They're all anodized when new. The chrome-plated items are aftermarket....unless you know something I don't.

vectorit · 09-22-2010, 10:17 PM

Simply put - Scrounge, and keep your voice down low when speaking of a score.

my1st69 · 09-23-2010, 01:36 AM

no one has to tell me anything, kinda like to dont have to post here. I am just trying to support my family the way I know how.

mbgmike some great info there I got to check it out
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and input.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-23-2010, 10:06 AM

You won't have much room for profit buying NOS parts and reselling. Most of everyone who has them, does have some idea what they are worth. It is a slow time, but if they don't sell them right now for good money, most owners keep the parts and will sell them when things turn back around. I support you wanting to help your family and understand, but if you don't already have NOS parts, you will struggle to make a go of it. I wish you the best of luck getting it started and the hunt of collecting NOS parts. Trevor

71 super · 09-23-2010, 05:24 PM

Chevroray- I mis-spoke when I said plating, when I actually meant anodizing, but the last ones are crap none-the-less as there are bad spots in the anodizing with rough spots etc. not to mention scratches etc. I have a shell that I am going to use on my 4x4 that is NOS and out of the box with NO visable damage to the box, it has two huge scratches in the filler portion that is covered by the bumper. This is very different from the unit I bought 8 years ago or the the other units I bought 20 years ago. We have arrived at the end of most of this stuff and are getting the absolute end of the line pieces both in quality and finish.

my1st69 · 09-24-2010, 06:27 AM

Look me up on Ebay
69C10
but please dont meake fun...lol... of what i have listed (ALL ford parts)90+% NOS WITH original boxes

Maybe it is just everyone elses luck, and belive me I have none.
I have some parts with boxes that are demolished but the part is beautiful lik ethe 73 tailgate moulding I have for sale , the box is totally F-ed and the part is immaculate, like most, maybe ford made bettter boxes.

ugotdubbz · 09-24-2010, 09:37 PM

I looked through my 12 year old box of parts and I only had what I think are 67-68 NOS grille mouldings/hoops. I agree, NOS stuff is getting hard to find. I thought I had more stuff.

mr48chev · 09-25-2010, 12:21 AM

The been in business dealer here in town closed it's doors last year just before GM started shutting down dealerships. The owner was one of my highschool classmates and I think he saw the handwriting on the wall. His was a small low volume dealership but he didn't have a lot of real old stock on the shelves. You have to be able to hunt it out and then have the ready cash to make the deal when you find a cashe of it. Probably not in WA state though as our inventory tax kills keeping stuff on the shelves just because it hasn't sold yet.

09-20-2010, 05:22 AM	#1
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Where do people get NOS parts in bulk from, how do you or a person obtain such materials? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

09-20-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? These parts mostly come from dealers that have been around forever clearing out their warehouses. There should be an increase in this since GM is planning to close thousands of dealerships. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

09-20-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? First come, first served. Get out and scout the small towns and ask around to find if they had a dealership that closed and may no longer be marked as such. Around central Arkansas, we have a dealer who started in 1912, and moved several years ago. I'm willing to wager that there are parts still left in the building that didn't get moved....and may not ever be moved. Yep, they're still in business, too. Here in my town, there are two Chevy dealers that have closed/moved. But, both have been cleaned out and there are different businesses in the locations. But, if you are new to the process.....you just may be a bit too late. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-20-2010, 02:33 PM	#4
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? As others have stated, dealerships are the only ones who may have it in bulk. Otherwise, you are going to have to hunt high and low for them. Also, be prepared to pay quite a bit more for NOS parts. I have $1600 in price and shipping in just a hood and the two fenders. Just an example of what NOS parts cost. All three parts were from three different sellers that I had to scour the land for. But, nonetheless, the do exist and are out there. Good luck!! __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

09-20-2010, 03:11 PM	#5
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? I posted awhile back about the guy in TX. His story is a beautiful read & has ONLY NOS parts (1,000,000) according to the site. Have called him for a part,BUT shipping cost to far from TX to MI. Howard http://www.antiqueautosupply.com/ He is even on U TUBE!! __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 09-20-2010 at 03:24 PM.

09-22-2010, 03:18 AM	#6
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Ok I live in Las Vegas, so ther aren't to many small towns around that can aford to host a dealer lol.Compared to to Vegas we have the largest automall in the world like 20 somthing dealships in one area. I have bought OS parts inthe past but it was at an auction for lo of random Stuff. Anyone know of a website that host closing dealers? Please Please Please If anyone is one the west coast and know of a dealer closing please let me know or if you have parts in bulk and want to sell, I am not rich just trying to get there. I would like to start a old chevy NOS parts biz but I think EBAY NOS parts is more practicle, WEll like is said if anyone would like to help Thank you and thanks to the other wonderful members for respnding __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

09-22-2010, 08:18 AM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? I know that NOS stuff is still out there, but just 15-20 years ago it was much, much easier to get ahold of at reasonable prices. I haven't seen much outside of this site in recent years. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-22-2010, 05:30 PM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Most dealers did not keep too many of the parts. They have to pay inventory tax on them. We have to pay the same tax to. Most have been sold back to a company that resells them. They are now called ROE parts by trade.(Recovered Original Equipment.) Most dealers have access to this site. We do also and will look it up again. You have to go thru a legitimate dealership to get access. We are not a dealer but we we sell New Raptors and Mustangs (racing Versions only) and have access thru FMC. I believe the name is Vintage parts. Been a while since I have been there. You have to know the part number and it gives the quantities left. As stated your only other choice is to call a dealer. Good luck. If uou have a number I can look it up. They resell GM,Ford,Mopar. They have thousands Last edited by mbgmike; 09-22-2010 at 05:32 PM.

09-22-2010, 06:45 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? hershey pa in october biggest selection you'll ever see __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-22-2010, 07:40 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? My story is that I'm usually at least a day too late and a buncha dollars short of what I need to buy whatever it is that I just heard about......But, if it wasn't for the hunt....where would the fun begin? One more viewpoint....if we knew where it was and it was stuff we wanted, would we be telling you? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-22-2010 at 07:41 PM.

09-22-2010, 08:57 PM	#11
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? yote1234 - please share some additional details - I assume the parts had dents and other damage but would like to hear the grimy details __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

09-23-2010, 04:45 PM	#13
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,329	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? heres another great example! nos-exact reproduction read carefully! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72...Q5fAccessories now; is it nos? or exact reproduction? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-22-2010, 09:18 PM	#15
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Most of the NOS stuff left has been picked over or are the leftovers of the left overs. Many have horror stories of the last NOS 72 grill shells- scratches dents and dings coupled with poor plating. That begs the question, is the NOS worth the cost vs. poor quality that it is likely in. If it is truely NOS it has sat on a shelf for at least 30 years and has been banged, moved and shuffled quite a bit. Just from my parts experience with a dealership, most of these are not in the greatest shape compared to what people expect for show type vehicles. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Poor plating on a grille shell? They're all anodized when new. The chrome-plated items are aftermarket....unless you know something I don't. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Simply put - Scrounge, and keep your voice down low when speaking of a score. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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09-23-2010, 01:36 AM	#18
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? no one has to tell me anything, kinda like to dont have to post here. I am just trying to support my family the way I know how. mbgmike some great info there I got to check it out Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and input. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

09-23-2010, 10:06 AM	#19
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? You won't have much room for profit buying NOS parts and reselling. Most of everyone who has them, does have some idea what they are worth. It is a slow time, but if they don't sell them right now for good money, most owners keep the parts and will sell them when things turn back around. I support you wanting to help your family and understand, but if you don't already have NOS parts, you will struggle to make a go of it. I wish you the best of luck getting it started and the hunt of collecting NOS parts. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-23-2010, 05:24 PM	#20
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Chevroray- I mis-spoke when I said plating, when I actually meant anodizing, but the last ones are crap none-the-less as there are bad spots in the anodizing with rough spots etc. not to mention scratches etc. I have a shell that I am going to use on my 4x4 that is NOS and out of the box with NO visable damage to the box, it has two huge scratches in the filler portion that is covered by the bumper. This is very different from the unit I bought 8 years ago or the the other units I bought 20 years ago. We have arrived at the end of most of this stuff and are getting the absolute end of the line pieces both in quality and finish. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-24-2010, 06:27 AM	#21
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? Look me up on Ebay 69C10 but please dont meake fun...lol... of what i have listed (ALL ford parts)90+% NOS WITH original boxes Maybe it is just everyone elses luck, and belive me I have none. I have some parts with boxes that are demolished but the part is beautiful lik ethe 73 tailgate moulding I have for sale , the box is totally F-ed and the part is immaculate, like most, maybe ford made bettter boxes. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by my1st69; 09-24-2010 at 06:31 AM.

09-24-2010, 09:37 PM	#22
ugotdubbz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 13	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? I looked through my 12 year old box of parts and I only had what I think are 67-68 NOS grille mouldings/hoops. I agree, NOS stuff is getting hard to find. I thought I had more stuff. Last edited by ugotdubbz; 09-24-2010 at 09:39 PM.

09-25-2010, 12:21 AM	#23
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,446	Re: NOS PARTS, where Can I in bulk? The been in business dealer here in town closed it's doors last year just before GM started shutting down dealerships. The owner was one of my highschool classmates and I think he saw the handwriting on the wall. His was a small low volume dealership but he didn't have a lot of real old stock on the shelves. You have to be able to hunt it out and then have the ready cash to make the deal when you find a cashe of it. Probably not in WA state though as our inventory tax kills keeping stuff on the shelves just because it hasn't sold yet.

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