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**John Fabris** · 02-24-2004, 03:44 PM

Hi All,

this link is for an ebay auction for a 1970 truck power steering gearbox, used. the price of the auction is now $132.00. Can someone tell me why this is so high??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2461835058

What makes this so special?

sneezys72 · 02-24-2004, 03:49 PM

I have no idea. Maybe it runs liquid gold in it? Must be super rare, or just people that don't have a clue. Just my 2 pennies.

J.Lance · 02-24-2004, 03:53 PM

Guess I better dig mine out of the garage and get it on there! Some people just don't know any better is the only way to figure it.

**John Fabris** · 02-24-2004, 04:01 PM

I thinking that if people are going to pay this kind of money, I can pull several of these from some local yards for $20.00 each and sell them on Ebay myself.....

jaycom102002 · 02-24-2004, 04:23 PM

the "extreme 4x4ers" use those 2wd steering boxes for cross over steering they get a little to excited and run the prices up when they see em

70ChevyLongbed · 02-24-2004, 04:24 PM

I love it when stuff sells on ebay for way more than expected/ it should/it's worth... Good for the seller!

From all of the weird stuff we sell, all I can figure is that some people don't have access to particular things, or don't want to go find those deals.

Nartkers, is this yours? (Huge stab in the dark, the sellerID starts nart* and the location leads me to ask)

gr8scott51 · 02-24-2004, 04:29 PM

That's amazing! I think I got my new box, pump and hoses for about $200. Scott

cdowns · 02-24-2004, 04:34 PM

IDIOTS you just gotta love it

neonlarry · 02-24-2004, 04:42 PM

Hey, I wonder what a 73 up steering box would bring if it was listed as a quick ratio box for our trucks?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-24-2004, 04:46 PM

Makes me want to bid just to see the idiots out bid me

**COBALT** · 02-24-2004, 05:03 PM

Anyone else notice that the latest bidder is a F%$D guy? That should help make some sense out of it. Also, the jack-ass who bid before them has "antique" in their name.

I know people who would buy cow sh!t because it's old. Who knows why they think it's so valuable, but the guy selling it is going to be happy.

chevy_fatman · 02-24-2004, 05:24 PM

A couple of newbies bidding on it, that's why the price got that high, they don't know that the last minute is when the most action takes place but I doubt it'll happen on this auction, price is high already and there's still 2 days left.

Suicide-D · 02-24-2004, 05:49 PM

core value on those is between 75.00 and 175.00+ I sold a ps gear box on Ebay for 125.00. If you don't have one to use as a core and want to put power steering on your ride it doubles the cost.

Suicide-D · 02-24-2004, 05:59 PM

as a plus it has the pitman arm... good luck finding that at your local Autozone.

or it could be one of his pals driving the price up.

Hooter · 02-24-2004, 10:38 PM

damn and to think I tossed one in the trash two weeks ago cuz I didnt know what to do with it?

Blue Beard · 02-24-2004, 10:56 PM

I have a core in the shop, was going to give it away......

Guess I better hit eBay with it........

JJR · 02-25-2004, 10:26 AM

You got to love E-Bay. Check this one out. You to can get an auto crossmember for $91. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1 Sometimes you got to wonder about folks. I guess some don't take the time to look and price items locally. If you don't know the price/availability of parts it can be easy to "over bid".

02-24-2004, 03:44 PM	#1
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	question about an Ebay auction Hi All, this link is for an ebay auction for a 1970 truck power steering gearbox, used. the price of the auction is now $132.00. Can someone tell me why this is so high?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2461835058 What makes this so special? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

02-24-2004, 03:53 PM	#3
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	price Guess I better dig mine out of the garage and get it on there! Some people just don't know any better is the only way to figure it. __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

02-24-2004, 04:01 PM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	I thinking that if people are going to pay this kind of money, I can pull several of these from some local yards for $20.00 each and sell them on Ebay myself..... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

02-24-2004, 04:23 PM	#5
jaycom102002 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 11	the "extreme 4x4ers" use those 2wd steering boxes for cross over steering they get a little to excited and run the prices up when they see em __________________ Northern Nevadian Coast Guardsman 1971 K10 Frame 1970 C25 Parts 1994 Dodge Ram 4x2 On-Road

02-24-2004, 04:24 PM	#6
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	I love it when stuff sells on ebay for way more than expected/ it should/it's worth... Good for the seller! From all of the weird stuff we sell, all I can figure is that some people don't have access to particular things, or don't want to go find those deals. Nartkers, is this yours? (Huge stab in the dark, the sellerID starts nart* and the location leads me to ask) __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

02-24-2004, 03:49 PM	#2
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	I have no idea. Maybe it runs liquid gold in it? Must be super rare, or just people that don't have a clue. Just my 2 pennies.

02-24-2004, 04:29 PM	#7
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	That's amazing! I think I got my new box, pump and hoses for about $200. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

02-24-2004, 04:34 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	IDIOTS you just gotta love it __________________ 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

02-24-2004, 04:42 PM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Hey, I wonder what a 73 up steering box would bring if it was listed as a quick ratio box for our trucks? __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

02-24-2004, 04:46 PM	#10
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Makes me want to bid just to see the idiots out bid me

02-24-2004, 05:03 PM	#11
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Anyone else notice that the latest bidder is a F%$D guy? That should help make some sense out of it. Also, the jack-ass who bid before them has "antique" in their name. I know people who would buy cow sh!t because it's old. Who knows why they think it's so valuable, but the guy selling it is going to be happy. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-24-2004, 05:24 PM	#12
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	A couple of newbies bidding on it, that's why the price got that high, they don't know that the last minute is when the most action takes place but I doubt it'll happen on this auction, price is high already and there's still 2 days left.

02-24-2004, 05:49 PM	#13
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	core value on those is between 75.00 and 175.00+ I sold a ps gear box on Ebay for 125.00. If you don't have one to use as a core and want to put power steering on your ride it doubles the cost. Last edited by Suicide-D; 02-24-2004 at 05:51 PM.

02-24-2004, 05:59 PM	#14
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	as a plus it has the pitman arm... good luck finding that at your local Autozone. or it could be one of his pals driving the price up.

02-24-2004, 10:38 PM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	damn and to think I tossed one in the trash two weeks ago cuz I didnt know what to do with it? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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02-24-2004, 10:56 PM	#16
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I have a core in the shop, was going to give it away...... Guess I better hit eBay with it........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-25-2004, 10:26 AM	#17
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	You got to love E-Bay. Check this one out. You to can get an auto crossmember for $91. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1 Sometimes you got to wonder about folks. I guess some don't take the time to look and price items locally. If you don't know the price/availability of parts it can be easy to "over bid". __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

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