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Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Not that I have the money, but when I do, I definitely want to go NOS. What should I expect for fair prices? 4x's the cost of LMC parts. I know, I know, it totally depends on the part, but I'm just looking for a general rule of thumb, so I don't get burned. Last question. Has anybody heard of Stant. I believe they were an OE supplier. Are their parts legit?
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
I've used stant thermostats. I got it at Napa so I don't think it a OE part
can't help with the NOS
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
The best place to buy N.O.S. is anywhere you can find it. There is no set price on any of it. But,as a rule of thumb,I value it at worth at least double reproduction prices.
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Stant is in fact a OEM supplier as well as aftermarket. many companies supply the OEM's and sell the same part to wholesale companies. The OEM's were basically assemblers. quite a few parts are purchased form Tier 1,tier 2,tier 3 suppliers. I agree that they are worth at least twice the price if good shape.Not all NOS is in good shape. Some parts that are listed as NOS to me don't mean anything. like rubber,some plastic parts, glass,bed wood etc. I would just as soon use aftermarket.
Their is a company that started up that bought just about everything they call the parts ROE parts. It was started by some people that were involved in the auto industry. They are called Recovered Original Equipment not Nos. they have probably the largest inventory. I will see if I can post the site. they list only by part number and inventory. they sell Ford and GM. they have quite a few parts. I agree that its worth at least twice the aftermarket if made. but as said it just depends on the quality of the repop. If the part is not made by anyone well the price can go through the roof. A 409 chrome air cleaner assembly can be 1200 to 1500 dollars for NOS. Its crazy but thats how it is. Trucks were probably the last to be affected. You can still find some fair and reasonable prices. my advice is to buy what you can now. it will only go up ,unless the US economy tanks there is also a company in Alabama that has a large inventory, i will see if I can find it also Last edited by mbgmike; 04-09-2011 at 09:15 AM. Reason: added ps |
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Anyone ever have luck at old small town chevy dealers?
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
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n.o.s. some parts it be great, others,not so rubber,fibers(rugs),some plastics,decals,parts with seals you're just buy'n old unused junk 98% of the time.. funny thing is ,alot of g.m. body parts that you find now are rejects (parts that didn't fit on the line or in the field . people will spend hours getting that n.o.s. fender to fit correctly and never complain about it, but an aftermarket one,, to give you an idea, it took 4 sets of nos fenders to get a pair that fit right.. these was on a 81 t/a and this was when you walked into the dealer and got them. good luck.. |
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Once computers came around it became easy for large 67-72 truck parts guys,like Golden State Pickup Parts to search down parts and clean out inventories. There was a time when parts would still be sitting collecting dust in small town dealerships,but those days are gone. Some parts could still exist in GM inventory. A few years ago I tried to get a console part,just by chance. It was the trim for around the seatbelt slots and ashtray. Apart showed up as "trim plate" or "trim-console" or something like that and there was only one left in TX. I told my parts guy to order it not really knowing what it was. It turned out to be the ashtray. The point is,I had my parts guy here in Maryland search the part and he could find out how many were left and where...anywhere in the country.
And,I agree with Mike on his price comments. I said "at least double" and of course that's in new condition. And,if a part is not reproduced or a satisfactory reproduction isn't available the price can be whatever is asked. Basically it's "If you think this is too much go find another cheaper...and good luck to ya."
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Yeah Special K your parts guy used the site I was talking about I am sure. Its called vintage parts. you access it through a gm or ford dealer network. They are the ones who bought up most of the factory parts. They sell to business' like Golden State, US and anyone else in the parts business. i will check their site later today.
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Thanks gentlemen, very good information. I pretty much figured it was a supply and demand thing. It sounds like I need to start saving now, because the prices of nice NOS parts are only going to go up with time. If I breakdown and go to the darkside (aftermarket) which company offers the best product?
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
Here is link
OOPs I gave away our secret parts place ![]() http://www.vpartsinc.com/index.php We have an account with them but you can purchase retail on the website. Or through any OEM dealer |
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Re: Where is the best place to buy NOS?
NOS parts pop up on feebay all the time.
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