WOW! Square body parts are going up. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 12-20-2011, 11:04 PM

I saw the NOS GMC grill that went for over 1k recently and thought it was a fluke. Had my eye on this dash bezel when it was below 100.00 I thought I might buy it even though its not an a/c bezel. I went above my limit but I watched it anyway.

Its not crazy high, but it sure went for more than I thought it would...LINK

**old Rusty C10** · 12-20-2011, 11:10 PM

our trucks have come into the classic stage..they used to be a dime a dozen now parts are getting rarer and more in demand..

irishman999 · 12-21-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

our trucks have come into the classic stage..they used to be a dime a dozen now parts are getting rarer and more in demand..

At the same time I see them crushed on flatbeds headed to the recycler, almost brings a tear to your eye.

rwhit57 · 12-21-2011, 12:14 AM

Everything's going up except my wages!!!! Sorry couldn't resist.

john_p · 12-21-2011, 12:20 AM

same here, see them crushed all the time.. as a kid i watched 40's and 50's being pushed up in piles.. 1000 bucks for a grill.. should have invested in nos

bigblock73 · 12-21-2011, 12:36 AM

That bezel is mis-advertised, it isn't for a 74 application.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-21-2011, 01:09 AM

I think its the mopar FLU coming into effect...everyone has somethin numbers matching nos pos super special ulta rare one of ten crap

S10Fan · 12-21-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

That bezel is mis-advertised, it isn't for a 74 application.

I had seen that one earlier, the headlight switch area is incorrect for a 73-74. Right?

jitteryguy · 12-21-2011, 08:07 AM

it's our own fault, we post all these pictures of how cool these trucks are and can be, now everybody wants one and everything about em is go'n up.
we all need to start post'n that these are crappy truck's and tell everyone they need the 88 and up style, then our parts will get cheaper !
it could happen right ??????

Greenlee · 12-21-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I saw the NOS GMC grill that went for over 1k recently and thought it was a fluke. Had my eye on this dash bezel when it was below 100.00 I thought I might buy it even though its not an a/c bezel. I went above my limit but I watched it anyway.

Its not crazy high, but it sure went for more than I thought it would...LINK

I still have the used one I said you could have. I carried it around in my truck for a while to meet you somewhere, but we never crossed paths.
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Goldfinger · 12-21-2011, 08:12 PM

It's because people are scraping anything they can get their hands on.

muthstryker · 12-21-2011, 08:51 PM

This reminds me of an episode of American Pickers I watched recently... The guy said that because everyone wants brand new shiny parts they are buying aftermarket stuff and he said it drives the cost of original way down to the point its not worth anything. When in fact its the complete opposite NOS AND ORIGINAL parts will ALWAYS cost more.

russgt · 12-21-2011, 11:01 PM

A local guy has an NOS hood for a 73-80 for 200. I may have to call him.

**N2TRUX** · 12-21-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

I still have the used one I said you could have. I carried it around in my truck for a while to meet you somewhere, but we never crossed paths.

My apologies for never connecting with you. I really want an NOS piece, but yours would hold me over till I find one. Maybe we can hook up in the next few weeks.

pat386 · 12-22-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jitteryguy

it's our own fault, we post all these pictures of how cool these trucks are and can be, now everybody wants one and everything about em is go'n up.
we all need to start post'n that these are crappy truck's and tell everyone they need the 88 and up style, then our parts will get cheaper !
it could happen right ??????

Agreed!

88+ is where it's at!

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S10Fan · 12-22-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by russgt

A local guy has an NOS hood for a 73-80 for 200. I may have to call him.

I have an NOS 73-80 hood myself, kind of like a 401K I guess. LOL

Jonboy · 12-22-2011, 10:52 AM

Maybe I should stock up on NOS parts so the price will come down. It happens with pretty much any car I buy, so teh parts should be the same, right?

324matt · 12-22-2011, 11:09 AM

I found a u-pull salavge yard here in Fosterburg IL. Maws Salvage. They have 15-25 square bodys, from early 70's up. Some C-60's too. Decent inventory from K-10 to K-30.
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86swb · 12-22-2011, 01:44 PM

Does this mean that the value of our trucks are also going up? They have too, classics never go down. Except if you let them turn into rust buckets etc. I do not drive eather truck in snow and I know this may sound silly but try not to drive also when raining.

**crossy** · 12-22-2011, 02:37 PM

ken, how much did the NOS bezel go for? i can tell you this- i just started selling on ebay again after about a year off, since i'm basically out of the 73-87 market place now i'm selling off some of my parts that are laying around and I'm scared to put them for auction because the hits have dropped tremendously, which means the bids will also. . I usually pic a BIN price I'm happy with and go with it. Crossy

snoopy · 12-22-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

I have an NOS 73-80 hood myself, kind of like a 401K I guess. LOL

I'm looking for a 73 nos hood if you want to cash in your 401k
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rustyrodknocker · 12-22-2011, 11:41 PM

there is a big difference between nos parts and these trucks. 35 year old new parts are hard to find for anything. these trucks on the other hand have almost no value. barely over scrap weight. there are dozens of trucks on my local craigs that are selling for less than the price of their tires. if you are in doubt look for yourself. $2000 will get you a real decent truck with a big block and nice tires. there are several dozen for $800-$1200 that you could turn key and daily drive. I seen one today for 3k that had 6" lift weld wheels 35's and nice paint! if I was smart enough. I would give mine to the next guy walking down the street and buy that one. but I get attached to things for some reason.

Telecasterjoey · 12-22-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyrodknocker

there is a big difference between nos parts and these trucks. 35 year old new parts are hard to find for anything. these trucks on the other hand have almost no value. barely over scrap weight. there are dozens of trucks on my local craigs that are selling for less than the price of their tires. if you are in doubt look for yourself. $2000 will get you a real decent truck with a big block and nice tires. there are several dozen for $800-$1200 that you could turn key and daily drive. I seen one today for 3k that had 6" lift weld wheels 35's and nice paint! if I was smart enough. I would give mine to the next guy walking down the street and buy that one. but I get attached to things for some reason.

Not the case up here. 2000$ gets you rusted out with a blown motor and 4-6000$ would be a rust free but not show condition truck. Of coarse there will be exceptions but for the most part nice trucks are still expensive here. Just my .02

Not my truck but you get the idea...
http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ334678870

S10Fan · 12-23-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by snoopy

I'm looking for a 73 nos hood if you want to cash in your 401k
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I've thought about it.

**N2TRUX** · 12-23-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crossy

ken, how much did the NOS bezel go for? ...

That one went for $410.87. I wondered if it would go high since it was not an a/c bezel. I had planned to buy it anyway if it had sold for a fair price, but as the guys from American Pickers like to say "at $410.87 there was not a lot of meat left on the bone"

12-20-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	WOW! Square body parts are going up. I saw the NOS GMC grill that went for over 1k recently and thought it was a fluke. Had my eye on this dash bezel when it was below 100.00 I thought I might buy it even though its not an a/c bezel. I went above my limit but I watched it anyway. Its not crazy high, but it sure went for more than I thought it would...LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-20-2011, 11:10 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. our trucks have come into the classic stage..they used to be a dime a dozen now parts are getting rarer and more in demand.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-21-2011, 12:14 AM	#4
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. Everything's going up except my wages!!!! Sorry couldn't resist.

12-21-2011, 12:20 AM	#5
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. same here, see them crushed all the time.. as a kid i watched 40's and 50's being pushed up in piles.. 1000 bucks for a grill.. should have invested in nos

12-21-2011, 12:36 AM	#6
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12-21-2011, 01:09 AM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. I think its the mopar FLU coming into effect...everyone has somethin numbers matching nos pos super special ulta rare one of ten crap __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-21-2011, 08:07 AM	#9
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. it's our own fault, we post all these pictures of how cool these trucks are and can be, now everybody wants one and everything about em is go'n up. we all need to start post'n that these are crappy truck's and tell everyone they need the 88 and up style, then our parts will get cheaper ! it could happen right ?????? __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

12-21-2011, 08:12 PM	#11
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. It's because people are scraping anything they can get their hands on. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

12-21-2011, 08:51 PM	#12
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. This reminds me of an episode of American Pickers I watched recently... The guy said that because everyone wants brand new shiny parts they are buying aftermarket stuff and he said it drives the cost of original way down to the point its not worth anything. When in fact its the complete opposite NOS AND ORIGINAL parts will ALWAYS cost more. __________________ Matt

12-21-2011, 11:01 PM	#13
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. A local guy has an NOS hood for a 73-80 for 200. I may have to call him. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

12-22-2011, 10:52 AM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. Maybe I should stock up on NOS parts so the price will come down. It happens with pretty much any car I buy, so teh parts should be the same, right? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-22-2011, 11:09 AM	#18
324matt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Prarietown IL Posts: 118	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. I found a u-pull salavge yard here in Fosterburg IL. Maws Salvage. They have 15-25 square bodys, from early 70's up. Some C-60's too. Decent inventory from K-10 to K-30. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1985 GMC K2500. 350/TH400/208. 4:10's. stock. 1987 Chevy V30. 454/TH400/205 4:10's. Stock SOLD.

12-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#19
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. Does this mean that the value of our trucks are also going up? They have too, classics never go down. Except if you let them turn into rust buckets etc. I do not drive eather truck in snow and I know this may sound silly but try not to drive also when raining. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-22-2011, 02:37 PM	#20
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. ken, how much did the NOS bezel go for? i can tell you this- i just started selling on ebay again after about a year off, since i'm basically out of the 73-87 market place now i'm selling off some of my parts that are laying around and I'm scared to put them for auction because the hits have dropped tremendously, which means the bids will also. . I usually pic a BIN price I'm happy with and go with it. Crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-22-2011, 11:41 PM	#22
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	Re: WOW! Square body parts are going up. there is a big difference between nos parts and these trucks. 35 year old new parts are hard to find for anything. these trucks on the other hand have almost no value. barely over scrap weight. there are dozens of trucks on my local craigs that are selling for less than the price of their tires. if you are in doubt look for yourself. $2000 will get you a real decent truck with a big block and nice tires. there are several dozen for $800-$1200 that you could turn key and daily drive. I seen one today for 3k that had 6" lift weld wheels 35's and nice paint! if I was smart enough. I would give mine to the next guy walking down the street and buy that one. but I get attached to things for some reason.



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