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superchevy · 10-28-2003, 12:51 AM

NOS on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33647

jose · 10-28-2003, 12:56 AM

Wow looks like cwilliams wants it 585.00 and 6 days to go .

Blue Beard · 10-28-2003, 09:46 AM

Anyone care to make a guess at what it will go for.................?

VTKidder · 10-28-2003, 10:33 AM

If I were a betting man, I'd say it goes for $585. I think you'd be pretty hard pressed to find someone willing to put up a bid for $600 on that gate. Wonder what reserve was?

Slammed67 · 10-28-2003, 11:03 AM

Ahh.... Manes Truck parts..... this guy's shop is about 5 minutes from my house. That's a lot of money for what might be a NOS gate.

cwilli84 · 10-28-2003, 01:17 PM

Well just to let everyone know its not me bidding on it.:p

mocwon · 10-28-2003, 03:25 PM

Holy snikies.... That's a ton for a tailgate, but I guess if you got to have it you got to have it. That would buy about two sets of those tow hooks that pop up from time to time.

meathead95 · 10-28-2003, 03:32 PM

ho would you know its not a repo since it isnt in the gm box and its already painted so the gm stickers are gone? thats alot of money to take someone's word you dont know.

Slammed67 · 10-28-2003, 04:34 PM

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how would you know its not a repo since it isnt in the gm box and its already painted so the gm stickers are gone? thats alot of money to take someone's word you dont know.

My point exactly. I gave this particular person a good chunk of change for a "very nice" bed and it ended up being full of filler.

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-28-2003, 06:32 PM

Mammit Dan thats alot of green for a chance on a maybe NOS maybe not!

Class of 69 · 10-28-2003, 07:37 PM

He should really be selling it as a "take off". Still a beautifull gate, tho!!

truckresq · 10-29-2003, 12:00 AM

Who whats to place bets that the HIGH BIDDER backs out? Well after checking out what else they have bought, that may not be a good bet... They have paid high prices for other items as well.

Slammed67 · 10-30-2003, 11:23 AM

OEM GM 67-72 Chevy Truck/Blazer NOS TAILGATE

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You are bidding on what was an NOS Chevrolet Tailgate manufactured by General Motors. The guy purchased this Brand New GM Gate, installed all the hardware including the Handle, painted it a Meduim Blue, even put on the Upper & Lower Trim. He ran it on his truck for Approx 6 months before it took it off for good. The Tailgate is in EXCELLENT Condition but we are selling it "as is" for it is 6 months used. As far as we can see there are NO Dents nor Dings on the Gate.

I'd back out.

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2003, 03:18 AM

I have seen this gate in person and it is VERY nice. I also saw the truck it came off of, a fresh restored stock truck. The guy that bought it wanted to make it custom and put a louvered tailgate on it.

*Phillip Johnson* · 10-31-2003, 04:04 AM

If anyone is interested and misses this one, ill sell you one just as nice and throw in a cherry bed! (for the ebay selling price) Only if you miss out on the ebay one due to the fact that this isnt my thread.

Huck · 10-31-2003, 09:50 AM

Let's see if I understand this---the tailgate was NOS---weren't they all at one point? Repainted, trim added with mounting hardware, etc. and lightly used.
So, if you have a original tailgate (which there are thousands of perfect originals out there), strip/media blast it to perfection, then prime and paint, who can tell if from what is being advertised here? Interesting concept, no?
"Originally a take off, NOS, tailgate. Repainted and lightly used. Mint-ish like qualities----real GM stock!!"yada, yada, yada!!!!

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 12:17 PM

Mint-ish...LOL!!!!!

griesel72 · 10-31-2003, 12:25 PM

I hear you Slammed 67, i bought a pair of bedsides from him that were supposed to be "perfect" only to find filler in the lower back passenger side. I called him on it, and he said that there were no returns or warranty's on used merchandise. What an Asshole.

Good luck guys

David

Slammed67 · 10-31-2003, 12:37 PM

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I hear you Slammed 67, i bought a pair of bedsides from him that were supposed to be "perfect" only to find filler in the lower back passenger side. I called him on it, and he said that there were no returns or warranty's on used merchandise. What an Asshole.

David, ARE YOU KIDDING ME???????????

Yeah, I haven't given him a dime since then. It's unfortunate since his shop is about 5 minutes from my house. I'd rather buy parts from GMC Paul in INDIANA and wait on shipping than drive 5 minutes to Manes Truck Parts. Some guys only care about the $$$$$, not the customer.

After I told him what i found under the primer (his buddy did the body work), he offered to sell me some repro sides at a small discount! What a guy!

jamis · 10-31-2003, 12:49 PM

600 for a tailgate

I have a garage full of used "NOS" parts. I should sell them and retire

72MARIO · 10-31-2003, 05:33 PM

That does look like a NOS gate because I can see the spot welds for abrace in the middle of the gate . If you look at the new GM gate there is a brace in the middle of the gate on the inside. The aftermarket gates do not have this brace. I know because I bought a repo and I found a real N.O.S gate complete with the sticker under the tailgate handle hole. I paid 525 Cdn. Totally worth it. I would back out of buying anything off of Ebay unless you like to take chances.

72MARIO · 10-31-2003, 05:38 PM

here

**smitty62** · 10-31-2003, 06:40 PM

I'll admit paying $585 for it is outrageous, but I most certainly do not agree with backing out of a Ebay commitment (or any other offer)--your bid is supposed to thought out BEFORE you bid! What happened to honoring your word?

Slammed67 · 10-31-2003, 07:13 PM

smitty62, I agree with you 100%. I personally would never bid on something like that gate in the first place. In my opinion that gate is not NOS. It is a very nice USED gate. That'd be like me finding a rust free/dent free fender, having it media balsted, painted up all pretty, and selling it as NOS. Just seems like false advertising to me. Unfortunately, the high bidder doesn't know the sellers reputation so he has no reason to be worried. It is possible to retract a bid BEFORE the auction ends under certain circumstances. This particular bid doesn't fit those circumstances unless he meant to really bid $58.50 instead of $585.00, but I doubt that was the case

However, it's also possible to contact the seller BEFORE the auction ends and have a bid cancelled (if he/she will allow it).

72MARIO My OEM gate has those spot welds too, but it's not NOS. It is a GM gate, but there is no way to tell (now) that it is really NOS since it's been painted.

72skytop · 11-03-2003, 06:20 PM

What if your truck is painted that medium blue. That is worth something not to have to go back and repaint it...Still it being at $585....

10-28-2003, 12:51 AM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	check out this tailgate NOS on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33647

10-28-2003, 12:56 AM	#2
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	Wow looks like cwilliams wants it 585.00 and 6 days to go . __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

10-28-2003, 09:46 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Anyone care to make a guess at what it will go for.................? __________________ 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

10-28-2003, 11:03 AM	#5
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Ahh.... Manes Truck parts..... this guy's shop is about 5 minutes from my house. That's a lot of money for what might be a NOS gate. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-28-2003, 01:17 PM	#6
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Well just to let everyone know its not me bidding on it.:p __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

10-28-2003, 10:33 AM	#4
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	If I were a betting man, I'd say it goes for $585. I think you'd be pretty hard pressed to find someone willing to put up a bid for $600 on that gate. Wonder what reserve was?

10-28-2003, 03:25 PM	#7
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Holy snikies.... That's a ton for a tailgate, but I guess if you got to have it you got to have it. That would buy about two sets of those tow hooks that pop up from time to time. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

10-28-2003, 03:32 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	ho would you know its not a repo since it isnt in the gm box and its already painted so the gm stickers are gone? thats alot of money to take someone's word you dont know. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-28-2003, 06:32 PM	#10
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Mammit Dan thats alot of green for a chance on a maybe NOS maybe not! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-28-2003, 07:37 PM	#11
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	He should really be selling it as a "take off". Still a beautifull gate, tho!! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still.. Last edited by Class of 69; 10-28-2003 at 07:55 PM.

10-29-2003, 12:00 AM	#12
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Who whats to place bets that the HIGH BIDDER backs out? Well after checking out what else they have bought, that may not be a good bet... They have paid high prices for other items as well. __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-31-2003, 03:18 AM	#14
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,693	I have seen this gate in person and it is VERY nice. I also saw the truck it came off of, a fresh restored stock truck. The guy that bought it wanted to make it custom and put a louvered tailgate on it. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-31-2003, 04:04 AM	#15
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	If anyone is interested and misses this one, ill sell you one just as nice and throw in a cherry bed! (for the ebay selling price) Only if you miss out on the ebay one due to the fact that this isnt my thread. Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 10-31-2003 at 12:32 PM.

10-31-2003, 09:50 AM	#16
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Let's see if I understand this---the tailgate was NOS---weren't they all at one point? Repainted, trim added with mounting hardware, etc. and lightly used. So, if you have a original tailgate (which there are thousands of perfect originals out there), strip/media blast it to perfection, then prime and paint, who can tell if from what is being advertised here? Interesting concept, no? "Originally a take off, NOS, tailgate. Repainted and lightly used. Mint-ish like qualities----real GM stock!!"yada, yada, yada!!!!

10-31-2003, 12:17 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Mint-ish...LOL!!!!!



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10-31-2003, 12:25 PM	#18
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I hear you Slammed 67, i bought a pair of bedsides from him that were supposed to be "perfect" only to find filler in the lower back passenger side. I called him on it, and he said that there were no returns or warranty's on used merchandise. What an Asshole. Good luck guys David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

10-31-2003, 12:49 PM	#20
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	600 for a tailgate I have a garage full of used "NOS" parts. I should sell them and retire

10-31-2003, 05:33 PM	#21
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	That does look like a NOS gate because I can see the spot welds for abrace in the middle of the gate . If you look at the new GM gate there is a brace in the middle of the gate on the inside. The aftermarket gates do not have this brace. I know because I bought a repo and I found a real N.O.S gate complete with the sticker under the tailgate handle hole. I paid 525 Cdn. Totally worth it. I would back out of buying anything off of Ebay unless you like to take chances. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 10-31-2003 at 05:36 PM.

10-31-2003, 05:38 PM	#22
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	here Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-31-2003, 06:40 PM	#23
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I'll admit paying $585 for it is outrageous, but I most certainly do not agree with backing out of a Ebay commitment (or any other offer)--your bid is supposed to thought out BEFORE you bid! What happened to honoring your word? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

10-31-2003, 07:13 PM	#24
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	smitty62, I agree with you 100%. I personally would never bid on something like that gate in the first place. In my opinion that gate is not NOS. It is a very nice USED gate. That'd be like me finding a rust free/dent free fender, having it media balsted, painted up all pretty, and selling it as NOS. Just seems like false advertising to me. Unfortunately, the high bidder doesn't know the sellers reputation so he has no reason to be worried. It is possible to retract a bid BEFORE the auction ends under certain circumstances. This particular bid doesn't fit those circumstances unless he meant to really bid $58.50 instead of $585.00, but I doubt that was the case However, it's also possible to contact the seller BEFORE the auction ends and have a bid cancelled (if he/she will allow it). 72MARIO My OEM gate has those spot welds too, but it's not NOS. It is a GM gate, but there is no way to tell (now) that it is really NOS since it's been painted. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-03-2003, 06:20 PM	#25
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	What if your truck is painted that medium blue. That is worth something not to have to go back and repaint it...Still it being at $585.... __________________ Kevin Korff Evansville, IN 47711 1997 Silverado 3500 LWB Vortec 454, headers 4.11 posi. Victory Red WOW! 1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency four door 42,000 miles original paint. This is still a car! 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan 34,000 miles 1983 Hurst/Olds 30,000 actual miles 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 1972 Hurst/Olds-a work with no progress 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 455

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