73-78 headlight bezels...damn! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 03-15-2007, 07:46 AM

I can't believe what these things go for NOS!! I have a nice pair of NOS ones, but have been on the lookout for a really nice pair of NOS ones...but there is no way I can afford these prices!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3230&rd=1&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2686&rd=1&rd=1

Maybe I am just cheap...but have these things jumped in prices over the past year or so or what?

I guess it just shows the popularity of these trucks is increasing, along with the NOS part prices for them.

eagle23 · 03-15-2007, 07:59 AM

Jeff,

I agree. I was looking at that passenger side bezel and thought it might go for a hundred bucks max, but jeeez!

I bought a NOS driver side a few weeks ago here and am looking for the passenger side (I'd like the paint to match). Guess I'll keep looking. If you want to sell your "nice" set I have a passenger side unit that can help toward a "really nice" set (as least as I evaluate it)

Brian

bigblock73 · 03-15-2007, 08:05 AM

Brian, my set is mismatched too...I figure I'll paint the buckets if I can't find a matching set.

I'll keep you offer in mind...should I get more serious, but for now I am still in sticker shock!

boatpuller · 03-15-2007, 11:02 AM

i know,it blew me away.i got a set of oem's.but,even after painting buckets,i couldn't like the way they look.buckets were nice and the rest was just o.k.so,rather than pay 200 bucks.i thought i'd take a 40 $ gamble on plastic ones from chevy duty or whatever it's called.i thought there aint no way i'm gonna like plastic and i'm very satisfied.i took some time to file and shape backsides so they would fit perfect.and you literally have to rub your nose on them to tell there plastic.they turned out nice.

eagle23 · 03-15-2007, 05:24 PM

Actually, I'm glad to hear they looked so good. I may end up with a set before it's all over

.

Then I remind myself it's just cosmetic, and almost everything else on newer vehicles is platic, and think of the gas I'll save for the weight reduction. . .

Maybe it's time to up my meds

Brian

bent · 03-20-2007, 01:22 PM

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stepside454 · 03-20-2007, 03:37 PM

Jeff, I bought a pair of the cheap plastic repos for now till I get the ones I bought from you redipped, the plastic ones look fine for now, but I like the feel of the pot metal originals better

jr2 · 03-20-2007, 04:57 PM

Well I sure am glad I scooped these off Craigslist for $30 bucks..Brand new in the NOS packages.

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr2

Well I sure am glad I scooped these off Craigslist for $30 bucks..Brand new in the NOS packages.

If I could punch you in the gut, steal the bezels, and run away...I would! LoL!!

Good score!

stepside454 · 03-20-2007, 05:23 PM

damn, Ill say score

jr2 · 03-20-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

If I could punch you in the gut, steal the bezels, and run away...I would! LoL!!

Good score!

Sorry Jeff, I know how you feel. I sometimes feel the same way... I am not usually this lucky...BELIEVE ME!! My friends are always grinding it in on me when they score. I guess I am generally too tight with my $$ to be lucky.

On the other hand

$$$$$

Maybe we both could get something out of this

and get some $dough$ for ourselves. I'll take the first punch in the gut but I gotta tell ya... I ain't no flyweight.... 230/6'2" and that ain't all baby fat brotha

Anyone wanna lay down any odds

Jeff & I could use the $$$$

J/K of course... If I ever come across any more your the first person I will tell.

-John

Big Block · 03-20-2007, 05:43 PM

You would think they are for a corvette! Cheap pot metal to boot. Has the the whole world gone mad.

boatpuller · 03-20-2007, 06:31 PM

30 bucks..you stole em.nice find.i'd be tempted to put em on ebay and quadruplifly my money.

jr2 · 03-20-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

30 bucks..you stole em.nice find.i'd be tempted to put em on ebay and quadruplifly my money.

I gotta say the thought has crossed my mind..

Since I "am" eventually (Hopefully May) gonna sell the truck it has crossed my mind many times.

But- I think the truck deserves them. Ther is not 1 nut, bolt, screw knob, body panel,widget on that truck that has not been replaced or brought back to better than new condition. Still have the brand new plastic repops in their packaging in the loft. Hmm Ideas$$$

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr2

J/K of course... If I ever come across any more your the first person I will tell.

-John

Cool John, I appreciate that.

BTW - I am 6'-5, 205...not what I would call "muscular", but I am pretty strong and can run pretty fast with these long logs. LoL

jr2 · 03-21-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Cool John, I appreciate that.

BTW - I am 6'-5, 205...not what I would call "muscular", but I am pretty strong and can run pretty fast with these long logs. LoL

I don't run fast... You'd win

stepside454 · 03-21-2007, 04:28 PM

run? What is this word...run..that you speak of ?

jr2 · 03-22-2007, 03:31 PM

OK.. Trot maybe>>>>>>

dswancutt · 03-22-2007, 10:49 PM

Damn, I am sitting on a gold mine. I have 2 sets of NOS 73-78 and 1 set of NOS 79's, and NO they are not for sale.

bent · 03-23-2007, 12:25 AM

i have a set of originals

Coronas56 · 04-02-2007, 08:30 PM

What are these worth? I have a 76 Camper special that i purchased just for the 454........

03-15-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	73-78 headlight bezels...damn! I can't believe what these things go for NOS!! I have a nice pair of NOS ones, but have been on the lookout for a really nice pair of NOS ones...but there is no way I can afford these prices!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3230&rd=1&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2686&rd=1&rd=1 Maybe I am just cheap...but have these things jumped in prices over the past year or so or what? I guess it just shows the popularity of these trucks is increasing, along with the NOS part prices for them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-15-2007, 07:59 AM	#2
eagle23 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 174	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Jeff, I agree. I was looking at that passenger side bezel and thought it might go for a hundred bucks max, but jeeez! I bought a NOS driver side a few weeks ago here and am looking for the passenger side (I'd like the paint to match). Guess I'll keep looking. If you want to sell your "nice" set I have a passenger side unit that can help toward a "really nice" set (as least as I evaluate it) Brian

03-15-2007, 08:05 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Brian, my set is mismatched too...I figure I'll paint the buckets if I can't find a matching set. I'll keep you offer in mind...should I get more serious, but for now I am still in sticker shock! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-15-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! i know,it blew me away.i got a set of oem's.but,even after painting buckets,i couldn't like the way they look.buckets were nice and the rest was just o.k.so,rather than pay 200 bucks.i thought i'd take a 40 $ gamble on plastic ones from chevy duty or whatever it's called.i thought there aint no way i'm gonna like plastic and i'm very satisfied.i took some time to file and shape backsides so they would fit perfect.and you literally have to rub your nose on them to tell there plastic.they turned out nice. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-15-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
eagle23 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 174	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Actually, I'm glad to hear they looked so good. I may end up with a set before it's all over . Then I remind myself it's just cosmetic, and almost everything else on newer vehicles is platic, and think of the gas I'll save for the weight reduction. . . Maybe it's time to up my meds Brian

03-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#6
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! *Edited by Moderator* No buying/selling/trading except on the parts boards. Last edited by krue; 03-20-2007 at 06:43 PM.

03-20-2007, 03:37 PM	#7
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Jeff, I bought a pair of the cheap plastic repos for now till I get the ones I bought from you redipped, the plastic ones look fine for now, but I like the feel of the pot metal originals better __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-20-2007, 04:57 PM	#8
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Well I sure am glad I scooped these off Craigslist for $30 bucks..Brand new in the NOS packages. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-20-2007, 05:23 PM	#10
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! damn, Ill say score __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-20-2007, 05:43 PM	#12
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! You would think they are for a corvette! Cheap pot metal to boot. Has the the whole world gone mad.

03-20-2007, 06:31 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! 30 bucks..you stole em.nice find.i'd be tempted to put em on ebay and quadruplifly my money. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-21-2007, 04:28 PM	#17
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! run? What is this word...run..that you speak of ? __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-22-2007, 03:31 PM	#18
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! OK.. Trot maybe>>>>>> __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-22-2007, 10:49 PM	#19
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! Damn, I am sitting on a gold mine. I have 2 sets of NOS 73-78 and 1 set of NOS 79's, and NO they are not for sale.

03-23-2007, 12:25 AM	#20
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: 73-78 headlight bezels...damn! i have a set of originals



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