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samwise68 · 08-03-2007, 11:47 AM

well, i've been watching this auction on flEa-bay, and after doing some scum bag antics, aka, sniping at the end of the auction, i am now the proud buyer of 4 GMC hub caps. (sorry if i out bid someone on this board...

)

rusty? you bet!
but, i think they'll clean up nice for my little driver. when it becomes a driver. haha.

i'm giddy like a little kid....god, i love new parts. bwahaha.

-Sam.

**LockDoc** · 08-03-2007, 12:45 PM

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Hey! Congrats on your score. You will be amazed how good they will look when you get them cleaned up & painted.....

LockDoc

Ole Blue 68 · 08-03-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwise68

well, i've been watching this auction on flEa-bay, and after doing some scum bag antics, aka, sniping at the end of the auction, i am now the proud buyer of 4 GMC hub caps. (sorry if i out bid someone on this board...

)

You SON OF A..... just kidding.

Nice score!

Bamm · 08-03-2007, 12:49 PM

Scum-bag?

Hey, don't hate, there's absolutely nothing wrong with sniping.

IMO, if you really want something, that is the absolute best way to handle it. In the end it always comes down to who wants to pay more for the item. The only people who hate "snipers" are the ones who want something really cheap and are mad when they don't get a "steal". Bid what you're comfortable paying and if it goes for more it shouldn't bother you.

Nice caps, they should paint up nice......

......Jerry

RedZ71 · 08-03-2007, 12:52 PM

i was trying to teach my wife the finer points of wining an ebay auction recently...

1) decide what is the maximum you are willing to pay for an item.
2) wait until the last 20 seconds of an auction, make 1 bid. you win or you lose. if you lose, then remember... you were only willing to pay X for the item... you still have your cash and you can try again on another.

and those hubcaps look awesome, nothing a litle brillopad cant take care of!

Orange · 08-03-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedZ71

i was trying to teach my wife the finer points of wining an ebay auction recently...

1) decide what is the maximum you are willing to pay for an item.
2) wait until the last 20 seconds of an auction, make 1 bid. you win or you lose. if you lose, then remember... you were only willing to pay X for the item... you still have your cash and you can try again on another.

and those hubcaps look awesome, nothing a litle brillopad cant take care of!

That's true - but when it is a person that lists parts for cheap (or items) for cheap, it really does hurt them, and drive the market price up. I for one try to always give people the benefit of bidding low, and getting it as cheap as possible - but sometimes - everyone will hold out, (15 watches, 0 bids) and then you have 1 bid come in and win for bottom dollar and you (seller) lose money. It's hard to be nice and sell that way - so you just about have to ask a higher starting price just to CYA. EVEN THOUGH - On an auction that I feel has reached a fair price - I'll snipe one out.

- NICE SCORE DUDE!
Nuttin' wrong with original centers!

DLB

samwise68 · 08-03-2007, 01:10 PM

haha, thanks for the kind words guys.

i'll be sending out my $20.55 money order out this afternoon, and hopefully get them late next week, or early the one after.

and if it's any consolation, the only other person who bid, entered a price of 10-12 dollars as there max. amount. hense why i won for $12.55. apparently s/he didn't think the hubcaps were worth that much? lol. got me...

and as for the rust, c'mon. i live in RustConsin. surface is simply childs play...:P

-Sam.

70' GMC · 08-03-2007, 01:35 PM

try this stuff by eagle one my chrome smoothies were dull and rusty and I tried all kinds of things but it works but now if its.....

Chrome:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1007&cat=5006

Aluminum:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1008&cat=5006

All Wheel & Tire Cleaner:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1003&cat=5006

Bamm · 08-03-2007, 02:05 PM

but sometimes - everyone will hold out, (15 watches, 0 bids) and then you have 1 bid come in and win for bottom dollar and you (seller) lose money.

If there aren't any bids the seller can always close the auction so they don't "give" the part away.

you just about have to ask a higher starting price just to CYA.

That's it in a nutshell. as a seller, don't list a nice part at $1 and go from there. If it's a $100 part, I will at least start the bidding at $50-$75 and go from there. Either that or set a reserve (which is costing more and more these days so you're better off just starting the bid where you're comfortable) .....Bamm

P.S. Sorry for the hi-jack..........

samwise68 · 08-03-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

try this stuff by eagle one my chrome smoothies were dull and rusty and I tried all kinds of things but it works but now if its.....

Chrome:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1007&cat=5006

Aluminum:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1008&cat=5006

All Wheel & Tire Cleaner:
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1003&cat=5006

i'll be sure to look into these eagle products, especially if the caps are covered over chrome. if not...it's probably going to be strip to bare metal, prime and paint white, then pain the insets black, and the ring and GMC red.

atleast, thats the plan.

but then again, what goes to plan? lol.

-Sam.

samwise68 · 10-06-2007, 10:52 PM

well, just to keep continuity, and kinda bring back a dead thread (not meaning to double post). but i'd like to show you all what these turned out looking like, in case you haven't been watching my build thread.

so!

perfect? no. spray bombed, then little brush painted. mom helped, she's good at the whole fine detail artsy craft stuff...lol.

but, thought i'd show you all my 'caps.

let's hear it!.

-Sam.

**LockDoc** · 10-07-2007, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwise68

let's hear it!.

-Sam.

OK. Lookin' good!!!..

LockDoc

samwise68 · 10-07-2007, 12:14 AM

haha, thanks Doc!

-Sam.

Longhorn Man · 10-07-2007, 12:48 AM

Nice dew man!
Oh yeah, the caps are cool too.

earl87gta · 10-07-2007, 02:53 AM

Those cleaned up nice looks good.

**special-K** · 10-07-2007, 07:32 AM

Is Mt Dew the new replacement for elbow grease?They came out nice,even if they were sniped.

72armyswbtruck · 10-07-2007, 08:38 AM

So are those the correct years for out trucks, lifted center flange?
I think that those are correct but once again my alzheimers has taken hold.

chvtrkman · 10-07-2007, 01:00 PM

Sam,
Good score on the caps. I bought some for my truck in '05 off ebay. I was the only bidder. Got a set for $10.00 plus shipping. I didn't feel bad either cause I've overpaid for plenty of stuff.

I checked out your build thread. Your truck is coming along just fine.Heck, you've done more to that in 6 months than I did on mine in a year.

bad6772 · 10-07-2007, 02:41 PM

looks killer great job

**Canadian694x4** · 10-07-2007, 02:50 PM

Nice Job!

samwise68 · 10-07-2007, 06:54 PM

thanks for the nice words all!

working on the caps was a nice side project i did when i got tired of doing real work, lol. i could put down the welder and grinder, and go putz with the hub caps. plus, they got done fast, so progress was easily visible, which also helped keep me goin'.

but yes.

w00t to stock caps!

oh, and Dew!

anyone try the new Mt. Dew Game Fuel out for Halo 3? it's delicious. lol

-Sam.

67_C-30 · 10-07-2007, 08:22 PM

Looking good. I love seeing them restored back to stock!

Orange · 10-08-2007, 08:22 AM

They look great! Good job.

DLB

08-03-2007, 12:45 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: looky what i got! - Hey! Congrats on your score. You will be amazed how good they will look when you get them cleaned up & painted..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-03-2007, 12:49 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: looky what i got! Scum-bag? Hey, don't hate, there's absolutely nothing wrong with sniping. IMO, if you really want something, that is the absolute best way to handle it. In the end it always comes down to who wants to pay more for the item. The only people who hate "snipers" are the ones who want something really cheap and are mad when they don't get a "steal". Bid what you're comfortable paying and if it goes for more it shouldn't bother you. Nice caps, they should paint up nice...... ......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-03-2007, 12:52 PM	#5
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: looky what i got! i was trying to teach my wife the finer points of wining an ebay auction recently... 1) decide what is the maximum you are willing to pay for an item. 2) wait until the last 20 seconds of an auction, make 1 bid. you win or you lose. if you lose, then remember... you were only willing to pay X for the item... you still have your cash and you can try again on another. and those hubcaps look awesome, nothing a litle brillopad cant take care of! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

08-03-2007, 01:35 PM	#8
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: looky what i got! try this stuff by eagle one my chrome smoothies were dull and rusty and I tried all kinds of things but it works but now if its..... Chrome: http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1007&cat=5006 Aluminum: http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1008&cat=5006 All Wheel & Tire Cleaner: http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1003&cat=5006 __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

08-03-2007, 02:05 PM	#9
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: looky what i got! but sometimes - everyone will hold out, (15 watches, 0 bids) and then you have 1 bid come in and win for bottom dollar and you (seller) lose money. If there aren't any bids the seller can always close the auction so they don't "give" the part away. you just about have to ask a higher starting price just to CYA. That's it in a nutshell. as a seller, don't list a nice part at $1 and go from there. If it's a $100 part, I will at least start the bidding at $50-$75 and go from there. Either that or set a reserve (which is costing more and more these days so you're better off just starting the bid where you're comfortable) .....Bamm P.S. Sorry for the hi-jack.......... __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS Last edited by Bamm; 08-03-2007 at 05:18 PM.

10-07-2007, 12:48 AM	#14
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10-07-2007, 02:53 AM	#15
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10-07-2007, 08:38 AM	#17
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: looky what i got! So are those the correct years for out trucks, lifted center flange? I think that those are correct but once again my alzheimers has taken hold. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-07-2007, 01:00 PM	#18
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: looky what i got! Sam, Good score on the caps. I bought some for my truck in '05 off ebay. I was the only bidder. Got a set for $10.00 plus shipping. I didn't feel bad either cause I've overpaid for plenty of stuff. I checked out your build thread. Your truck is coming along just fine.Heck, you've done more to that in 6 months than I did on mine in a year. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

10-07-2007, 02:41 PM	#19
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