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**mikey531** · 10-07-2009, 06:23 PM

This is not a for sale thread. What I want is opinions about the parts I am changing on my truck. Should I keep the originals or sell them? I have a stock 6 cylinder radiator, a set of blue seat-belts and a almost new bench seat, and the stock springs. I don't have the original engine nor transmission. Part of me says keep them and then part of me says sell them.. What does everyone else do ?

**El Jay** · 10-07-2009, 06:35 PM

FWIW, if you have the storage space available; keep them, IMHO.

As an example, I replaced most of my front end sheet metal because of "T-bone" collision damage. My right front fender wasn't hurt very bad, but it had the usual rust out under the battery box, so I just replaced it when I had everything opened up
A friend of mine had collision damage on his right front fender, but the area under the battery was good.
I gave him my fender & he took his + mine to make 1.
It'll all even out in the end.

mbgmike · 10-07-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by El Jay

FWIW, if you have the storage space available; keep them, IMHO.

As an example, I replaced most of my front end sheet metal because of "T-bone" collision damage. My right front fender wasn't hurt very bad, but it had the usual rust out under the battery box, so I just replaced it when I had everything opened up
A friend of mine had collision damage on his right front fender, but the area under the battery was good.
I gave him my fender & he took his + mine to make 1.
It'll all even out in the end.

I agree 100% if you have the room keep them. We threw away all kinds of tri-5, muscle car parts away years ago. Even threw away running 409's and stuff like that. Stock air cleaners? ah chuck it. Look at the prices now. Granted the market for these trucks may or may not go as crazy as muscle cars but look what has happned in the last 20 years to them. We throw good parts away and offer them to people that never show up. We can't keep them so the dumpster it goes. I hate to do it.

Hottrucks · 10-07-2009, 07:25 PM

you know better than that!! my truck is nothing but parts that where too good to throw away but not good enough for that project I was working on...ok maybe I would toss the springs..well at least in the pile with mine...lol...

unclewatts · 10-08-2009, 12:01 AM

When I first got my truck 25 years ago I started to fix it up. I got a cheap stereo and threw away my original Delco AM radio. Then I bought a Cal Classics 14" air cleaner and threw away the GM one. In retrospect, I am so sorry I did that because I want to make my truck stock looking and I need those items back, especially the Delco radio.

BAGNDRAGIT · 10-08-2009, 12:18 AM

i have kept more parts than i should...they always come in handy somewhere down the road...

**Stocker** · 10-08-2009, 12:26 AM

I kept my old aluminum trim, front springs, painted side mirrors & front bumper, points ignition, rear window, AM radio.... ahhhhh okay, I'm a packrat.

Keep 'em if you have room. Might make good tradin stock some day....

68gmsee · 10-08-2009, 08:50 AM

Some parts you may want to keep. Look at the condition and whether you think you may use it in the future. But, if you're sure you won't use it, why not put it up for sale and help someone else that may be looking for the part.

I agree with the above that we threw away a lot of parts that now wish we hadn't, but most of the ones I threw away went to the metal scrap yards. In your case you can make a little money and help a fellow enthusiast.

btw: how much you want for the blue seat belts... just kidding.

cdowns · 10-08-2009, 09:42 AM

i personally dont care to store junk for real long periods of time/ if i can't see myself using somethging in the near future and unless it's very rare i'd rather just clear it out by either tossing or getting a bit of money to use on my projects

frankdatank01 · 10-08-2009, 09:59 AM

If its wearable or easily replaceable, scrap it and get a couple bucks to reinvest. I have a pile of metal (springs, drums, old tie rods, control shafts, power booster, etc.)

vectorit · 10-08-2009, 10:02 AM

I keep the stuff that I know is very hard for me to locate.

Hottrucks · 10-08-2009, 10:10 AM

dam wish I had a few of those AM radios that where junk or even some 8 track players...unless you have a cystal ball who knows what anything is going to be worth in a couple years...gas could be $4 a gallon...oh wait that already happened

10-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Should I keep original parts? This is not a for sale thread. What I want is opinions about the parts I am changing on my truck. Should I keep the originals or sell them? I have a stock 6 cylinder radiator, a set of blue seat-belts and a almost new bench seat, and the stock springs. I don't have the original engine nor transmission. Part of me says keep them and then part of me says sell them.. What does everyone else do ?

10-07-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Should I keep original parts? FWIW, if you have the storage space available; keep them, IMHO. As an example, I replaced most of my front end sheet metal because of "T-bone" collision damage. My right front fender wasn't hurt very bad, but it had the usual rust out under the battery box, so I just replaced it when I had everything opened up A friend of mine had collision damage on his right front fender, but the area under the battery was good. I gave him my fender & he took his + mine to make 1. It'll all even out in the end. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

10-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Should I keep original parts? you know better than that!! my truck is nothing but parts that where too good to throw away but not good enough for that project I was working on...ok maybe I would toss the springs..well at least in the pile with mine...lol... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-08-2009, 12:01 AM	#5
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Should I keep original parts? When I first got my truck 25 years ago I started to fix it up. I got a cheap stereo and threw away my original Delco AM radio. Then I bought a Cal Classics 14" air cleaner and threw away the GM one. In retrospect, I am so sorry I did that because I want to make my truck stock looking and I need those items back, especially the Delco radio. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

10-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#6
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Should I keep original parts? i have kept more parts than i should...they always come in handy somewhere down the road... __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

10-08-2009, 12:26 AM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,617	Re: Should I keep original parts? I kept my old aluminum trim, front springs, painted side mirrors & front bumper, points ignition, rear window, AM radio.... ahhhhh okay, I'm a packrat. Keep 'em if you have room. Might make good tradin stock some day.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-08-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Should I keep original parts? Some parts you may want to keep. Look at the condition and whether you think you may use it in the future. But, if you're sure you won't use it, why not put it up for sale and help someone else that may be looking for the part. I agree with the above that we threw away a lot of parts that now wish we hadn't, but most of the ones I threw away went to the metal scrap yards. In your case you can make a little money and help a fellow enthusiast. btw: how much you want for the blue seat belts... just kidding.

10-08-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Should I keep original parts? i personally dont care to store junk for real long periods of time/ if i can't see myself using somethging in the near future and unless it's very rare i'd rather just clear it out by either tossing or getting a bit of money to use on my projects __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-08-2009, 09:59 AM	#10
frankdatank01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 95	Re: Should I keep original parts? If its wearable or easily replaceable, scrap it and get a couple bucks to reinvest. I have a pile of metal (springs, drums, old tie rods, control shafts, power booster, etc.)

10-08-2009, 10:02 AM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Should I keep original parts? I keep the stuff that I know is very hard for me to locate. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Should I keep original parts? dam wish I had a few of those AM radios that where junk or even some 8 track players...unless you have a cystal ball who knows what anything is going to be worth in a couple years...gas could be $4 a gallon...oh wait that already happened



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