NOS SWB bedside ????

[sameyrasmea72]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I don't expect to get the price that a set out of GM boxes would bring, but I would like everyone's honest opinion about what I should ask for them.

If they are GM, I would still pay more for them in semi-installed condition than I would for repros. I would say maybe $150-200 over the cost of new ones,
or use them as a partial trade for a 67 stepside

[Hart_Rod]

[QUOTE=sameyrasmea72;2857677]If they are GM, (please help me figure this out, ) I would still pay more for them in semi-installed condition than I would for repros. I would say maybe $150-200 over the cost of new ones,
or use them as a partial trade for a 67 stepside (if it was in running condition, we could probably work something out, )[/QUOTE]

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's a picture of the welds, what do you think?

R/

NOS

[67ChevyRedneck]

Is it possible they're just really nice bedsides someone stripped and primed and then rusted?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

NOS

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Is it possible they're just really nice bedsides someone stripped and primed and then rusted?

I don't think so. I can't find any place where they cut the factory welds and the holes that don't have any bolts in them don't look like they've ever been bolted on.

R/

[67ChevyRedneck]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, gotcha!

[Hart_Rod]

OK, I need some help here

1) how should I list them, NOS, used NOS, previously bolted on NOS, Used OEM NOS............

2) What's a fair price to ask for them?

[jb4short]

"Aged" OS

[msgross]

well, repros cost $900ish so asking $1,100+ wouldn't be a hard choice for most. Don't know that they would bring $1500 but there's a buyer for everything ya know....

I would have paid $1000 for those in a heartbeat. I have seen NOS (with stickers) on here for over $2500. Not on my budget but it works for some. I have a set of repros at home if you want to compare some photos.

As far as the name??? PNOS (Prior NOS?), and it sounds like Pee - Nos

Of course they are short PNOS one's though...

[msgross]

Here are some pics of my "new" aftermarket sides...

[Hart_Rod]

Thanks Mike!

[GKsport67]

whats the difference in NOS & REPRO?

[msgross]

Originally Posted by GKsport67

whats the difference in NOS & REPRO?

NOS (New Old Stock) made by GM for replacement parts. They only make them for so many years after a model stops being produced (say 10 years?).

Reproduction is made in Taiwan (thinner steel usually, not exact die stamps like original etc...) Some things are ok, some suck, all need a little "tweeking" to fit just right.

NOS or original OEM is the best replacement part. Like some of us in the midwest or northeast, we can't find nice original due to rust. South/North west people on the other hand have it nicer since there is usually plenty to choose from...

[msgross]

Rob, I think I have the answer... Under the bedside lip (long part that a camper shell would sit on) my repros have multiple holes in the innder skin. Both sides are like this. My original GM's have no signs of any holes under that lip.

Let me know what you find out...

[msgross]

and the last one...

Also, where the innder skin meets the rear stake pocket my repros look terrible. They are 1/8 - 1/4" from fitting snug...

[GKsport67]

Originally Posted by msgross

NOS (New Old Stock) made by GM for replacement parts. They only make them for so many years after a model stops being produced (say 10 years?).

Reproduction is made in Taiwan (thinner steel usually, not exact die stamps like original etc...) Some things are ok, some suck, all need a little "tweeking" to fit just right.

NOS or original OEM is the best replacement part. Like some of us in the midwest or northeast, we can't find nice original due to rust. South/North west people on the other hand have it nicer since there is usually plenty to choose from...

Thanks!! So YEAR ONE/BROTHERS/ETC would have repro?

[msgross]

Originally Posted by GKsport67

Thanks!! So YEAR ONE/BROTHERS/ETC would have repro?

for most parts, yes...

some places still have little GM items and others have some GM licensed items but for the most part, all sheetmetal on the internet is reproduced.

Although you will see lots of names (Goodmark, Tri-plus, Dynacorn etc..) only a few companies actually make the stuff. I don't know which parts are which though. Then they ship to all the vendors (LMC, Truck Shop, Brothers etc..) and they resell it.

Tri-ProAutomotive is a vendor here and Jon could give you tons of info since he is one of the larger importers.

Best prices are found at car shows since you won't pay tax or shipping. That's what I have found atleast. I am no expert by any means so this may all be BS but that's what I have noticed over the past couple of years.

Expect NOS to be twice as much as reproduction on some parts. Some things aren't made yet either..but they are filling the needs of the market (full floors, 67-68 grilles, LWB sides coming so day)

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by msgross

Rob, I think I have the answer... Under the bedside lip (long part that a camper shell would sit on) my repros have multiple holes in the innder skin. Both sides are like this. My original GM's have no signs of any holes under that lip.

Let me know what you find out...

Mine have no holes on the underside.........

[msgross]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mine have no holes on the underside.........

I say find someone that has an older set of repros and if they have those holes then you are set...

[72ironmike]

Rod, If you decide to sell I may be interested but need to ask a few questions. It looks to me that the rust is considerable enough to leave pitting once the sides are blasted? What is your opinion?
Would there be any pitting whatsoever? Thanks.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72ironmike

Rod, If you decide to sell I may be interested but need to ask a few questions. It looks to me that the rust is considerable enough to leave pitting once the sides are blasted? What is your opinion?
Would there be any pitting whatsoever? Thanks.

All rust is very light surface rust and should clean up with ospho or light sanding.

R/

[72highlander]

just talked to rob, if everything checks i will be buying the sides. i came up with one other detail and we wanted to post this info to make absolutely sure they are gm sides. i was told that the brace that bolts to the bottom side of the front wheel opening has a welded in brace for support on a gm side, and on a repop it just has a hole punched in it for the bolt to go through. if someone can verify this i would appreciate it. if everything checks out, looks like my truck will go under the knife.

[msgross]

I'll check but I know that one of those holes has a brace on my repros...

[72highlander]

Originally Posted by msgross

I'll check but I know that one of those holes has a brace on my repros...

thanks mike, your willingness to go above and beyond is very much appreciated.

frank

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72highlander

just talked to rob, if everything checks i will be buying the sides. i came up with one other detail and we wanted to post this info to make absolutely sure they are gm sides. i was told that the brace that bolts to the bottom side of the front wheel opening has a welded in brace for support on a gm side, and on a repop it just has a hole punched in it for the bolt to go through. if someone can verify this i would appreciate it. if everything checks out, looks like my truck will go under the knife.

I think this is what you're talking about: