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meathead95 · 07-03-2004, 07:56 PM

i found a top a few hours from my house for sale and in the pics it looks nice but the only pics i have saw are of the left side. the guy claims it is nos but it is painted so i know it isnt plus it looks like their are a couple of blemishes in the one pic. he wants 400 for it but he wont give me anymore pics and he insists on being pre paid he wont let me come down their and pay cash when i pick it up. to see it first.

does this seem fishy to you?

later
keith

meathead95 · 07-03-2004, 07:57 PM

it wont let me post pics and i am going nuts. can i send them to someone to post

toddtheodd · 07-03-2004, 07:59 PM

pm sent.
Yes, this does sound fishy to me.

meathead95 · 07-03-2004, 08:04 PM

pics on their way thanks todd

toddtheodd · 07-03-2004, 08:05 PM

ttt

toddtheodd · 07-03-2004, 08:13 PM

no problem.
I can "almost" see the right side through the window, but I can't tell what condition it is in. Might be missing the glass on that side.

meathead95 · 07-03-2004, 08:17 PM

look at the side window about 3/4 of the way up on both sides you can see a seam and on the right side especially in the one pic their is a big dimple. it just dont feel right prepaying this guy because its obvious it isnt nos and he wont give me anymore pics of it, or let me pay cash when i pick it up. pre pay only. would you do it?

69 Short Fleet · 07-03-2004, 08:35 PM

I don't know meathead.... It does not make any sense to me why the guy refuses your visit with cash. I think I'd pass (IMO) I don't know much about blazer tops are they getting hard to find? Doug

toddtheodd · 07-03-2004, 08:35 PM

I would tell the guy flat out that unless he shows some pics of the passanger side (and check for that seam to make sure he didn't just "mirror image" the pic) that you're not going to buy it. That is not the only top in the world.

RON WOODGEARD · 07-03-2004, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

look at the side window about 3/4 of the way up on both sides you can see a seam and on the right side especially in the one pic their is a big dimple. it just dont feel right prepaying this guy because its obvious it isnt nos and he wont give me anymore pics of it, or let me pay cash when i pick it up. pre pay only. would you do it?

Meathead,

Anyone that won't let you look at it then pay for it is HIDING something.. That's Unreal,, Don't even consider buying it..

Who in their right mind would really think that someone would buy an item without being able to see it??? Especially when he won't even send you more pictures of the other side !!!

oldtrucknut · 07-03-2004, 08:56 PM

sounds like this guy is trying to rip you off. Prepaid?- That's rediculous, only do something like that on ebay and pay with a credit card, so if the item is misrepresented, you can dispute the deal and get your money back. Tell this guy to take that top and shove it up his ass.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-03-2004, 09:05 PM

I agree, if he won't take cash on the spot I'd pass too. If the top is represented honestly, he shouldn't have any problem with you paying when you show up.

1970blazin · 07-03-2004, 09:29 PM

PREPAY!!! NO WAY!!! He may not even own a top and will just take your money and run- I have never even heard of a NOS top. I don't think so. Tell him you will pay cash at pickup- even if he has pics of the other side----never prepay...you don't know this guy from Adam. I bought a singlewall top for $450 and by the looks of that top it is worth $400 (if it has a good working hatch) but drive down and pay cash to the man, if he won't agree move on and let him sucker someone else. Good Luck!
Diane

toddtheodd · 07-03-2004, 09:32 PM

Very true. He may not be able to give you any more pics because these were the only pics he was able to yank off of somebody else's auction on ebay or something.

Huck · 07-03-2004, 09:38 PM

First off, even single wall tops have seams and they show as the fiberglass ages. Those horizontal crack in front of the side window is the manufactoring seam. Both of my single wall tops have them and it is normal. You can fill them if you like. Now on the rear trailing edge, there appears to be a dent/bump/blemish of some sort about a 1/4 of the way down from the top. That doesn't look correct or even normal wear. The top I have for sale is really pretty decent with good side glass, and one small piece broken off the leading edge of the passenger side. $125. with no hatch.

krue · 07-03-2004, 09:42 PM

Something is rotten in Denmark. I wouldn't have anything else to do with the guy.

teeitup · 07-03-2004, 10:52 PM

Keith, I wouldn't pre pay, if he won't get you more pics. If your going down there with cash but he doesn't want to deal, something is wrong with the top in my mind, that just doesn't make sense. He's hiding something.

vtblazer · 07-04-2004, 12:16 AM

Cash talks and bull$hit walks, sounds like the guys spreading it

A few 72's · 07-04-2004, 01:22 AM

The pictures were also took in two different buildings. Seems odd to move it then sell it. Could be he bought it by one of the pictures provided and then seen or did something to the top and the took additional pis to sell it.

Truck Hippy · 07-04-2004, 09:42 AM

Meathead, Did you find this on ebay? My buddy almost got scamed on there trying to buy a small tractor in upstate NY.

neonlarry · 07-04-2004, 09:58 AM

Maybe he can't take another picture of it because he doesn't have it, another reason why he doesn't want you to come look at it first.

Dick Dale · 07-04-2004, 10:39 AM

All I know is never trust anyone who won't take cash.

8door · 07-04-2004, 10:58 AM

See that big shovel hanging on the wall. Not only for snow but moves a lot ofB>S>
I'm suprised you even asked about someone that won't take cash.

stingray72 · 07-04-2004, 11:42 AM

I saw that on ebay and am pretty close. I thought about contacting the seller and going to take a look. Doesn't look like that will happen now

07-03-2004, 07:56 PM	#1
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	does this seem funny to you guys i found a top a few hours from my house for sale and in the pics it looks nice but the only pics i have saw are of the left side. the guy claims it is nos but it is painted so i know it isnt plus it looks like their are a couple of blemishes in the one pic. he wants 400 for it but he wont give me anymore pics and he insists on being pre paid he wont let me come down their and pay cash when i pick it up. to see it first. does this seem fishy to you? later keith __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-03-2004, 07:57 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	it wont let me post pics and i am going nuts. can i send them to someone to post __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-03-2004, 08:04 PM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	pics on their way thanks todd __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-03-2004, 08:05 PM	#5
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	ttt Attached Images

07-03-2004, 08:17 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	look at the side window about 3/4 of the way up on both sides you can see a seam and on the right side especially in the one pic their is a big dimple. it just dont feel right prepaying this guy because its obvious it isnt nos and he wont give me anymore pics of it, or let me pay cash when i pick it up. pre pay only. would you do it? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-03-2004, 07:59 PM	#3
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	pm sent. Yes, this does sound fishy to me.

07-03-2004, 08:13 PM	#6
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	no problem. I can "almost" see the right side through the window, but I can't tell what condition it is in. Might be missing the glass on that side.

07-03-2004, 08:35 PM	#8
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I don't know meathead.... It does not make any sense to me why the guy refuses your visit with cash. I think I'd pass (IMO) I don't know much about blazer tops are they getting hard to find? Doug

07-03-2004, 08:56 PM	#11
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	sounds like this guy is trying to rip you off. Prepaid?- That's rediculous, only do something like that on ebay and pay with a credit card, so if the item is misrepresented, you can dispute the deal and get your money back. Tell this guy to take that top and shove it up his ass. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

07-03-2004, 09:05 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I agree, if he won't take cash on the spot I'd pass too. If the top is represented honestly, he shouldn't have any problem with you paying when you show up.

07-03-2004, 09:29 PM	#13
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	PREPAY!!! NO WAY!!! He may not even own a top and will just take your money and run- I have never even heard of a NOS top. I don't think so. Tell him you will pay cash at pickup- even if he has pics of the other side----never prepay...you don't know this guy from Adam. I bought a singlewall top for $450 and by the looks of that top it is worth $400 (if it has a good working hatch) but drive down and pay cash to the man, if he won't agree move on and let him sucker someone else. Good Luck! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-03-2004, 09:32 PM	#14
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Very true. He may not be able to give you any more pics because these were the only pics he was able to yank off of somebody else's auction on ebay or something.

07-03-2004, 09:38 PM	#15
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	First off, even single wall tops have seams and they show as the fiberglass ages. Those horizontal crack in front of the side window is the manufactoring seam. Both of my single wall tops have them and it is normal. You can fill them if you like. Now on the rear trailing edge, there appears to be a dent/bump/blemish of some sort about a 1/4 of the way down from the top. That doesn't look correct or even normal wear. The top I have for sale is really pretty decent with good side glass, and one small piece broken off the leading edge of the passenger side. $125. with no hatch. Attached Images

07-03-2004, 09:42 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Something is rotten in Denmark. I wouldn't have anything else to do with the guy. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-03-2004, 10:52 PM	#17
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Keith, I wouldn't pre pay, if he won't get you more pics. If your going down there with cash but he doesn't want to deal, something is wrong with the top in my mind, that just doesn't make sense. He's hiding something. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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07-04-2004, 12:16 AM	#18
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Topper Cash talks and bull$hit walks, sounds like the guys spreading it

07-04-2004, 01:22 AM	#19
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	The pictures were also took in two different buildings. Seems odd to move it then sell it. Could be he bought it by one of the pictures provided and then seen or did something to the top and the took additional pis to sell it. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-04-2004, 09:42 AM	#20
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Meathead, Did you find this on ebay? My buddy almost got scamed on there trying to buy a small tractor in upstate NY.

07-04-2004, 09:58 AM	#21
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Maybe he can't take another picture of it because he doesn't have it, another reason why he doesn't want you to come look at it first. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

07-04-2004, 10:39 AM	#22
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	All I know is never trust anyone who won't take cash. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

07-04-2004, 10:58 AM	#23
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	See that big shovel hanging on the wall. Not only for snow but moves a lot ofB>S> I'm suprised you even asked about someone that won't take cash. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

07-04-2004, 11:42 AM	#24
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	I saw that on ebay and am pretty close. I thought about contacting the seller and going to take a look. Doesn't look like that will happen now __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

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