What's NOS ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Zilverado* · 03-01-2004, 09:00 PM

OKay, I may be opening myself up to some shots here, but here goes.... (please be kind

).

What does NOS stand for when referring to parts - such as the headlight bezels that just sold on e-bay (mentioned in a recent post)?

I've heard of Nitrous Oxide Systems, but I doubt this is what NOS refers to in this context.

Please help - - or should I say - - "let the razzing begin"...

apstguy · 03-01-2004, 09:00 PM

New Old Stock - They are "extra" replacement parts produced by the manufacturer (Chevy) that is just as old as the truck but are "new" in the sense that they haven't been installed. Just locked up in a wherhouse for years. They are stock GM replacment parts.

*Zilverado* · 03-01-2004, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by apstguy
New Old Stock

Meaning it's original from a dealer, but never been on a truck? Please elaborate.

apstguy · 03-01-2004, 09:04 PM

Sorry - I just wanted to be the first one to respond.

Look again. I elaborated.

*1FaastC10* · 03-01-2004, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by apstguy
Sorry - I just eanted to be the first one to respond. Look again. I elaborated.

there's gotta be a term for that. almost post whorish, but yet not quite.

NOS doesnt necessarily mean they've been locked in a warehouse, as if they were intended to become NOS parts. they are just parts that did not sell when they were originally produced.

**N2TRUX** · 03-01-2004, 09:08 PM

Also known as "Neat Old Stuff"! Yes it is supposed to mean OEM replacement parts that were made in the same era of the vehicle that it fits. You will find that defenition get fudged on Ebay though...

*Zilverado* · 03-01-2004, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the explanation, and for making it so painless for me.

As for being the first to reply, I know how you feel. In my case, when I finally see a question I know the answer to, I've usually been beaten to the punch by everybody and their dog.

All I can say is "Ditto" or "I knew that"

Thanks again for the info.

apstguy · 03-01-2004, 09:22 PM

Me a post whore? Meeeeeeebbbbbeeeeyyyyy.

TIMSPEED · 03-01-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
there's gotta be a term for that. almost post whorish, but yet not quite.

Hmm..coming from a guy with 3x as many posts as Tyler...I could almost believe that.

*1FaastC10* · 03-01-2004, 10:12 PM

**swervin ervin** · 03-01-2004, 10:31 PM

Jeremy is not a post whore. He's just a plain whore. :p

Zilver,

you have to be quick on the draw around here if you want to be first. What really ticks you off is these speed demon typers. While you are in the process of answering something, some speedy fingered post whore jumps in and types at the land speed record. You click submit, only to find three people have answered it before you.

LOL

MylilBowTie · 03-02-2004, 12:23 AM

Could be a sign you put some thought and effort into your posts, Mike.

03-01-2004, 09:00 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	What's NOS ??? OKay, I may be opening myself up to some shots here, but here goes.... (please be kind ). What does NOS stand for when referring to parts - such as the headlight bezels that just sold on e-bay (mentioned in a recent post)? I've heard of Nitrous Oxide Systems, but I doubt this is what NOS refers to in this context. Please help - - or should I say - - "let the razzing begin"...

03-01-2004, 09:00 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	New Old Stock - They are "extra" replacement parts produced by the manufacturer (Chevy) that is just as old as the truck but are "new" in the sense that they haven't been installed. Just locked up in a wherhouse for years. They are stock GM replacment parts. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 Last edited by apstguy; 03-01-2004 at 09:03 PM.

03-01-2004, 09:04 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Sorry - I just wanted to be the first one to respond. Look again. I elaborated. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 Last edited by apstguy; 03-01-2004 at 09:20 PM.

03-01-2004, 09:08 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Also known as "Neat Old Stuff"! Yes it is supposed to mean OEM replacement parts that were made in the same era of the vehicle that it fits. You will find that defenition get fudged on Ebay though... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-01-2004, 09:22 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Me a post whore? Meeeeeeebbbbbeeeeyyyyy. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-01-2004, 09:10 PM	#7
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Thanks for the explanation, and for making it so painless for me. As for being the first to reply, I know how you feel. In my case, when I finally see a question I know the answer to, I've usually been beaten to the punch by everybody and their dog. All I can say is "Ditto" or "I knew that" Thanks again for the info.

03-01-2004, 10:12 PM	#10
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400

03-01-2004, 10:31 PM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Jeremy is not a post whore. He's just a plain whore. :p Zilver, you have to be quick on the draw around here if you want to be first. What really ticks you off is these speed demon typers. While you are in the process of answering something, some speedy fingered post whore jumps in and types at the land speed record. You click submit, only to find three people have answered it before you. LOL __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-02-2004, 12:23 AM	#12
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Could be a sign you put some thought and effort into your posts, Mike. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI



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