Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 01:41 PM

Hey guys. I have been working on this all day. Tell me what you think.

Search Ebay for 67-72 Chevy Trucks

Basically, you just go to the site above and enter your zip code and it will give you the first 50 results for 67-72 Chevy trucks starting with the closest one to you. The default zip code is 90210, so you'll need to change it to your own to get the trucks closest to you.

If you use RSS (Really Simple Syndication) you can then save the feed to your RSS reader. It's really easy to check that way. All the options to save it to your feed reader are on that page.

I have also been working on the same thing for Craigslist. Craigslist is a nightmare to search through, so I created a feed that does all the dirty work for you. Here's one I created that searches through the Dallas/Ft. Worth Craigslist site.

67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks on Dallas/Ft. Worth Craigslist

Let me know if you like the Craigslist idea. I setup one for my area and use it all the time. If you guys like it and think you'll use it, I will set it up like the ebay feed so you can customize it to your specific area.

Later

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-11-2008, 02:00 PM

wow!!!!!!!!

super job on this!!!!!

it seems like it could have been alot of work, but the end result is fantastic!

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72swb_327stroker_?

wow!!!!!!!!

super job on this!!!!!

it seems like it could have been alot of work, but the end result is fantastic!

Thanks man. Glad you like it, and it was ALOT of work

. Ebay could have made it alot easier by supplying their own RSS feed instead of me having to create one. The Craigslist feed really simplifies things for me too.

70cstjr · 03-11-2008, 05:01 PM

looks good..i actually use this link to do ebay give it a try
http://search.ebay.com/67-68-69-70-7...etQ2cQ20gmcQ29

clif1968 · 03-11-2008, 05:26 PM

Man thats cool, See mine?

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-11-2008, 05:43 PM

yup, i was wondering how many of our members had listings on there... it looked like quite a few

gcburdic · 03-11-2008, 05:44 PM

tdave00,

awesome thread....I'll subscribe to this!!!...thanks for your help!!!

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cstjr

looks good..i actually use this link to do ebay give it a try
http://search.ebay.com/67-68-69-70-7...etQ2cQ20gmcQ29

I might play around with that search because it already has an rss feed. I was wanting to strictly show trucks. That's why I had to do it another way.

Has anyone checked out that craigslist feed in my previous post?

70cstjr · 03-11-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

I might play around with that search because it has already has an rss feed. I was wanting to strictly show trucks. That's why I had to do it another way.

Has anyone checked out that craigslist feed in my previous post?

i like that, just for the way i can look for lil parts or i can switch it out to trucks if i want

70cstjr · 03-11-2008, 06:52 PM

not sure if this helps.but check out this site
http://www.crazedlist.org/

i use it..u have to change some fields in firefox or IE but once u change the values u can do rss fields as well and its way better than craigslist..i use it all the time

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

tdave00,

awesome thread....I'll subscribe to this!!!...thanks for your help!!!

Thanks alot, and I am glad to be a help.

I guess I'll keep everyone updated about the craigslist customized feed through this thread. Until I get it going if anyone wants a quick "how to" customize for their area just let me know and I'll post it back here.

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cstjr

not sure if this helps.but check out this site
http://www.crazedlist.org/

i use it..u have to change some fields in firefox or IE but once u change the values u can do rss fields as well and its way better than craigslist..i use it all the time

I knew there had to be something out there like that, but I just hadn't run across it yet. That may be perfect for helping me setup custom craigslist feeds. Thanks for mentioning it.

70cstjr · 03-11-2008, 07:00 PM

anytime i love that site

1LoC10 · 03-11-2008, 08:12 PM

i used the one that was posted on here while back... put it in saved searches..and they just email me every day when something new is listed

tdave00 · 03-11-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

i used the one that was posted on here while back... put it in saved searches..and they just email me every day when something new is listed

Cool. This one has the option to setup alerts via email, instant messenger, or text message on your cell.

You got a link to the one you are talking about?

shifty · 03-11-2008, 10:30 PM

I found this, looks like a 50th! Someone save it, only $1500 right now!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em190204518858

tdave00 · 03-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I found this, looks like a 50th! Someone save it, only $1500 right now!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em190204518858

I found this one too. Is it a 50th?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVROLET-SHORT-BED-PICKUP-TRUCK

cameeks · 03-12-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

tdave00,

awesome thread....I'll subscribe to this!!!...thanks for your help!!!

good job

tdave00 · 03-18-2008, 06:37 AM

The feed wasn't working for a few days. I made some changes to it and it's back up again. Just thought I'd let you guys know.

If there's any interest in the Craigslist feed let me know and I'll post a how to. It's really simple. I've already done the hard work and all you have to do is cut and paste about 7 times. Will take you like 2 mins.

03-11-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks Hey guys. I have been working on this all day. Tell me what you think. Search Ebay for 67-72 Chevy Trucks Basically, you just go to the site above and enter your zip code and it will give you the first 50 results for 67-72 Chevy trucks starting with the closest one to you. The default zip code is 90210, so you'll need to change it to your own to get the trucks closest to you. If you use RSS (Really Simple Syndication) you can then save the feed to your RSS reader. It's really easy to check that way. All the options to save it to your feed reader are on that page. I have also been working on the same thing for Craigslist. Craigslist is a nightmare to search through, so I created a feed that does all the dirty work for you. Here's one I created that searches through the Dallas/Ft. Worth Craigslist site. 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks on Dallas/Ft. Worth Craigslist Let me know if you like the Craigslist idea. I setup one for my area and use it all the time. If you guys like it and think you'll use it, I will set it up like the ebay feed so you can customize it to your specific area. Later

03-11-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks wow!!!!!!!! super job on this!!!!! it seems like it could have been alot of work, but the end result is fantastic! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#4
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks looks good..i actually use this link to do ebay give it a try http://search.ebay.com/67-68-69-70-7...etQ2cQ20gmcQ29 __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cstjr; 03-11-2008 at 05:01 PM.

03-11-2008, 05:26 PM	#5
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks Man thats cool, See mine? __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 03-11-2008 at 05:41 PM.

03-11-2008, 05:43 PM	#6
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks yup, i was wondering how many of our members had listings on there... it looked like quite a few __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-11-2008, 05:44 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks tdave00, awesome thread....I'll subscribe to this!!!...thanks for your help!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-11-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks not sure if this helps.but check out this site http://www.crazedlist.org/ i use it..u have to change some fields in firefox or IE but once u change the values u can do rss fields as well and its way better than craigslist..i use it all the time __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

03-11-2008, 07:00 PM	#13
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks anytime i love that site __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

03-11-2008, 08:12 PM	#14
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks i used the one that was posted on here while back... put it in saved searches..and they just email me every day when something new is listed __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-11-2008, 10:30 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks I found this, looks like a 50th! Someone save it, only $1500 right now!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em190204518858 __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 03-11-2008 at 11:32 PM.

03-18-2008, 06:37 AM	#19
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Easy Way to Search Ebay for Trucks The feed wasn't working for a few days. I made some changes to it and it's back up again. Just thought I'd let you guys know. If there's any interest in the Craigslist feed let me know and I'll post a how to. It's really simple. I've already done the hard work and all you have to do is cut and paste about 7 times. Will take you like 2 mins. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

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