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Canada20 · 04-03-2002, 04:10 PM

Hey all. Just curious what everyone out there uses to search e-bay for parts for our trucks. Seem like everybody lists a '69 Chevy truck differently so it can be pretty time consuming to try and go through as many variations as possible. Anymore I'm just typing "69 pickup"

Greg

**COBALT** · 04-03-2002, 04:16 PM

I've simply stayed away from Ebay when it comes to truck parts. I figured when I started this little project that the message board would be my only non face-to-face medium for finding and buying parts, selling parts, etc.

The annonymous attributes of Ebay didn't make me feel very sure about finding stuff I needed. Also, I've heard some scary stories of people spending $500 on what they thought was an original part only to get a $20 aftermarket one.

That's just me, though.

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

dion · 04-03-2002, 04:36 PM

I would just check the Vendors on this site for basic parts, most of the ebay guys start the bidding at the same price as the Vendors and you end up paying more.
You will see hard to find options every now and then, Tachs and Toolboxes etc..so I give it a look over once and while but I rarely buy anything.
Use 67 72 Chevy GMC truck to start your search and then you can narrow it down from there.

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72 Cheyenne C20
Built 350/T350
AC/PS/PB/AT
San Diego, CA

Pics of My Truck
<A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/aikidojiujitsu/lst?.dir=/Chevy+Cheyenne+C20&.src=
ph&.last=1" TARGET=_blank>http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/aikidojiujitsu/lst?.dir=/Chevy+Cheyenne+C20&.src=
ph&.last=1</A>

[This message has been edited by dion (edited April 03, 2002).]

mikej71 · 04-03-2002, 04:45 PM

I've noticed that most people post their parts as 67-72, not as many year specific.
I use 72 chev* truck (* gets both chevy & chevrolet) in the search field, and seem to get a lot of items. Of course, I also search for 71, so you should still use 69.
Also, I have actually purchased some items from board members through ebay, but I believe that the best deals are found here on the board.

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71 SWB Stepside
Houston, TX

Canada20 · 04-03-2002, 05:30 PM

Actually, I've come up with some really great deals over the last couple of years on e-bay including a pretty good price on a trombone and a few parts for my '69 'stang not to mention a TON of model kits.

I've found that if you're careful and keep your head about you when bidding, it's harder to get burned (also I refuse to pay more than $150 Canadian which is slightly less than $100 US without knowing exactly what it is I'm going after). Haven't been burned yet.

Greg

71Chev · 04-03-2002, 05:33 PM

First search is. 67-72
second. 69-72
third. chevy truck

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71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.
Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2002, 05:41 PM

I just let you guys search and post it on here.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

da-burb · 04-03-2002, 06:00 PM

67* chev* truck
is the first place I look.

slam33 · 04-03-2002, 06:09 PM

you need to look up prices to see what kind of deal your getting, know the parts and never bid until the last min. use key words and look in other catagories for stuff that should be somewhere else. I get lots of great deals on E-bay. Just got 2 new Moog upper ball joints and some tie rod ends for $40. Bought a new Moog pitman arm for $10, Got 2 new rear Caddy discs for my rear wheel disc convertion for $40 for the pair. Lots of good stuff out there

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04-03-2002, 04:10 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	How do YOU search e-bay Hey all. Just curious what everyone out there uses to search e-bay for parts for our trucks. Seem like everybody lists a '69 Chevy truck differently so it can be pretty time consuming to try and go through as many variations as possible. Anymore I'm just typing "69 pickup" Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

04-03-2002, 04:16 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I've simply stayed away from Ebay when it comes to truck parts. I figured when I started this little project that the message board would be my only non face-to-face medium for finding and buying parts, selling parts, etc. The annonymous attributes of Ebay didn't make me feel very sure about finding stuff I needed. Also, I've heard some scary stories of people spending $500 on what they thought was an original part only to get a $20 aftermarket one. That's just me, though. ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

04-03-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I would just check the Vendors on this site for basic parts, most of the ebay guys start the bidding at the same price as the Vendors and you end up paying more. You will see hard to find options every now and then, Tachs and Toolboxes etc..so I give it a look over once and while but I rarely buy anything. Use 67 72 Chevy GMC truck to start your search and then you can narrow it down from there. ------------------ 72 Cheyenne C20 Built 350/T350 AC/PS/PB/AT San Diego, CA Pics of My Truck <A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/aikidojiujitsu/lst?.dir=/Chevy+Cheyenne+C20&.src= ph&.last=1" TARGET=_blank>http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/aikidojiujitsu/lst?.dir=/Chevy+Cheyenne+C20&.src= ph&.last=1</A> [This message has been edited by dion (edited April 03, 2002).] __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

04-03-2002, 04:45 PM	#4
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	I've noticed that most people post their parts as 67-72, not as many year specific. I use 72 chev* truck (* gets both chevy & chevrolet) in the search field, and seem to get a lot of items. Of course, I also search for 71, so you should still use 69. Also, I have actually purchased some items from board members through ebay, but I believe that the best deals are found here on the board. ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside Houston, TX __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

04-03-2002, 05:30 PM	#5
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Actually, I've come up with some really great deals over the last couple of years on e-bay including a pretty good price on a trombone and a few parts for my '69 'stang not to mention a TON of model kits. I've found that if you're careful and keep your head about you when bidding, it's harder to get burned (also I refuse to pay more than $150 Canadian which is slightly less than $100 US without knowing exactly what it is I'm going after). Haven't been burned yet. Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

04-03-2002, 05:33 PM	#6
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	First search is. 67-72 second. 69-72 third. chevy truck ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-03-2002, 05:41 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I just let you guys search and post it on here. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-03-2002, 06:00 PM	#8
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	67* chev* truck is the first place I look. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

04-03-2002, 06:09 PM	#9
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	you need to look up prices to see what kind of deal your getting, know the parts and never bid until the last min. use key words and look in other catagories for stuff that should be somewhere else. I get lots of great deals on E-bay. Just got 2 new Moog upper ball joints and some tie rod ends for $40. Bought a new Moog pitman arm for $10, Got 2 new rear Caddy discs for my rear wheel disc convertion for $40 for the pair. Lots of good stuff out there ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>



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