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garold99 · 01-08-2005, 02:58 AM

Im looking at random parts on Ebay. What does NOS stand for? I knew at one time, but I've gotten way older since and forgot.

Thanks

dyingdeadman · 01-08-2005, 03:01 AM

new old stock
or nitros oxide

71meangreenc10 · 01-08-2005, 03:03 AM

New Old Stock

rustyold72 · 01-08-2005, 03:05 AM

Neat Old Stuff

**N2TRUX** · 01-08-2005, 11:30 AM

The "true" definition is New Old Stock. Meaning the part is new, and never used, but may be 10, 20, or 30 years old. What you have to watch for is @ssholes that advertise as "like" NOS or some other deceptive wording. They want you to think it's NOS when it's really a used part....

garold99 · 01-08-2005, 11:02 PM

Thanks, all I could think of was Nitros Oxide, but knew that wasnt it. Or at least not the NOS I was looking for.

Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2005, 01:17 PM

NOS also has another meaning.....EXPENSIVE!!!

**special-K** · 01-09-2005, 03:23 PM

I dunno how Nitrous Oxide got to be NOS,anyway.It`s s`posed to be N-O-2.Someone must have mistaken the 2 for an S and there it started.

Tx Firefighter · 01-09-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I dunno how Nitrous Oxide got to be NOS,anyway.It`s s`posed to be N-O-2.Someone must have mistaken the 2 for an S and there it started.

For years, Nitrous Oxide Systems owned the market on nitrous kits. Their logo is the letters NOS. Only later did the other companies get heavy into the market.

It's just like calling a copier a Xerox even though it may be any other manufacturer.

68w/sbc406 · 01-09-2005, 04:55 PM

kinda like going to get a zip lock bag, a q-tip, or a kleenex

**special-K** · 01-09-2005, 10:11 PM

Or Coke or Advil or Kotex,I`ll stop.Oh yeah,now I remember the NOS name on all those blue bottles.Wonder why they called it NOS.

01-08-2005, 02:58 AM	#1
garold99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 129	Ok, Stupid question here Im looking at random parts on Ebay. What does NOS stand for? I knew at one time, but I've gotten way older since and forgot. Thanks

01-08-2005, 03:01 AM	#2
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	new old stock or nitros oxide __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

01-08-2005, 03:03 AM	#3
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01-08-2005, 03:05 AM	#4
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01-08-2005, 11:30 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	The "true" definition is New Old Stock. Meaning the part is new, and never used, but may be 10, 20, or 30 years old. What you have to watch for is @ssholes that advertise as "like" NOS or some other deceptive wording. They want you to think it's NOS when it's really a used part.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-08-2005, 11:02 PM	#6
garold99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 129	Thanks, all I could think of was Nitros Oxide, but knew that wasnt it. Or at least not the NOS I was looking for. Thanks

01-09-2005, 01:17 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	NOS also has another meaning.....EXPENSIVE!!! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-09-2005, 03:23 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I dunno how Nitrous Oxide got to be NOS,anyway.It`s s`posed to be N-O-2.Someone must have mistaken the 2 for an S and there it started. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-09-2005, 04:55 PM	#10
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01-09-2005, 10:11 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Or Coke or Advil or Kotex,I`ll stop.Oh yeah,now I remember the NOS name on all those blue bottles.Wonder why they called it NOS. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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