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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 12:03 AM

These are "NOS", and carry the GM part numbers for at least replacement parts for our old trucks and I believe late model GM Vans. Couldn't tell you who manufactures(ed) them.

Just a little odd they sport the GM part numbers, and they look a lot like the originals. I couldn't tell you what the markings are, because I've never seen a close-up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-915119-91...4fd693&vxp=mtr

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 12:18 AM

I pulled the trigger on one, but canceled the order right away. Sometimes my eyes fail me. That and my brain. To do it over, I'd ask for a snapshot of the box and close-up of the lens. Mostly for a reaction, and to see what if anything is printed on these lenses.

70LonghornCST · 08-25-2015, 12:40 AM

They do not say Guidex anywhere on the lens, so I'd bet it'd be safe to say that they are not NOS, but are an older reproduction stock. Without seeing the entire box, I can't definitively say for certain, but highly doubt they are GM originals.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

They do not say Guidex anywhere on the lens, so I'd bet it'd be safe to say that they are not NOS, but are an older reproduction stock. Without seeing the entire box, I can't definitively say for certain, but highly doubt they are GM originals.

Yep........They're "NOS" reproduction parts.

68panelman · 08-25-2015, 03:17 PM

This becoming the Ebay norm. Taking photos along side of a NOS box and trying to pass off as a genuine part.

hugger6933 · 08-25-2015, 07:13 PM

I can't even think that the always honest people on E-bay doing anything but the right thing every time.

sawman · 08-25-2015, 07:24 PM

looks like 68 van lens,box even says van,will fit the pickup but they are for a van,

68panelman · 08-25-2015, 07:31 PM

Still no markings...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

This becoming the Ebay norm. Taking photos along side of a NOS box and trying to pass off as a genuine part.

They take the photo of the front of a box, but it's not a GM box that I can tell. Shows the part numbers for vans and our trucks. For the life of me, I don't know how they get get away with that, unless GM contracted them out.

68panelman · 08-25-2015, 11:26 PM

Just wanted you guys to all research alittle harder, its to easy to become a eBay sucker...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Just wanted you guys to all research alittle harder, its to easy to become a eBay sucker...

Other than this lens, which I canceled, the only time I've been burned was a "pair" of "NOS" door weather strips. From condition to falsified part numbers, I couldn't return them fast enough.

Spartan · 08-26-2015, 01:53 PM

The box next to the part trick. There's a few sellers on eBay who do this. I always ask for close up pics and directly if the box is included.

I have a very narrow definition of NOS and these days eBay is a scammers wet dream.

As always buyer beware and research is your friend.

08-25-2015, 12:03 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,204	What are these lenses? These are "NOS", and carry the GM part numbers for at least replacement parts for our old trucks and I believe late model GM Vans. Couldn't tell you who manufactures(ed) them. Just a little odd they sport the GM part numbers, and they look a lot like the originals. I couldn't tell you what the markings are, because I've never seen a close-up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-915119-91...4fd693&vxp=mtr __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 08-25-2015 at 11:28 PM.

08-25-2015, 12:18 AM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,204	Re: What are these lenses? I pulled the trigger on one, but canceled the order right away. Sometimes my eyes fail me. That and my brain. To do it over, I'd ask for a snapshot of the box and close-up of the lens. Mostly for a reaction, and to see what if anything is printed on these lenses. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-25-2015, 12:40 AM	#3
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: What are these lenses? They do not say Guidex anywhere on the lens, so I'd bet it'd be safe to say that they are not NOS, but are an older reproduction stock. Without seeing the entire box, I can't definitively say for certain, but highly doubt they are GM originals. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

08-25-2015, 03:17 PM	#5
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: What are these lenses? This becoming the Ebay norm. Taking photos along side of a NOS box and trying to pass off as a genuine part.

08-25-2015, 07:13 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,262	Re: What are these lenses? I can't even think that the always honest people on E-bay doing anything but the right thing every time.

08-25-2015, 07:24 PM	#7
sawman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: susanville ca Posts: 1,170	Re: What are these lenses? looks like 68 van lens,box even says van,will fit the pickup but they are for a van,

08-25-2015, 07:31 PM	#8
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: What are these lenses? Still no markings...

08-25-2015, 11:26 PM	#10
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: What are these lenses? Just wanted you guys to all research alittle harder, its to easy to become a eBay sucker...

08-26-2015, 01:53 PM	#12
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: What are these lenses? The box next to the part trick. There's a few sellers on eBay who do this. I always ask for close up pics and directly if the box is included. I have a very narrow definition of NOS and these days eBay is a scammers wet dream. As always buyer beware and research is your friend. __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"



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