What to do with so-so original parts??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 04-02-2010, 05:51 PM

I'm kinda just throwing this out to see what others opinions are. I have a few body panels that aren't perfect, but also are decent enough where a body man could make repairs pretty easily (I'm NOT a body man!). Things like doors, a hood, foggy but uncracked windshield, tailgate, etc. I don't have much indoor storage due to trying to restore my Blazer, and I know if I leave this stuff outside it is just going to continue to rot away. So what should I do? I know I will feel guilty if I take everything to the scrap yard, but I'm already tired of tripping over it around my house. I guess I could post a "free parts" ad here on the board, but this stuff is big and couldn't be shipped. I haven't had any luck with locals coming by to get stuff in the past. What do you guys think, should I feel bad about throwing it away.

72swb_327stroker_? · 04-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Craigslist? I would feel bad too, you know somebody somewhere would be happy to pay you for your old parts

cdowns · 04-02-2010, 06:55 PM

foggy windows throw away they're useless// the sheetmetal take to a swapmeet try and get money for them for a few hours then put a FREE tag on them 90%chance they'll not b coming home with you

VA72C10 · 04-02-2010, 08:57 PM

I have two GMC grilles hanging in my garage.... might do that with a fender too. But on the bulkier parts I agree...post a free ad on craigslist (not on the free section...on the auto parts section....and they shouldn't last long....

msgross · 04-02-2010, 08:59 PM

make some garage wall art out of the tailgate... agree with the posts above on giving it away if it's not useable..

Sinister · 04-02-2010, 09:03 PM

I just gave away a fender with a ding on it on CL. The guy who got was very happy to have it. Good Truck Karma.

dfwright · 04-02-2010, 09:26 PM

I'll be glad to come by and pick up whatever you'd like to get rid of. I'd hate to see it go to scrap, and I can store them indoors, and if the tailgate is in better condition than mine, it would be a sweet deal.

PM me if you'd like me to come pick up some or all of the parts

Tx Firefighter · 04-02-2010, 09:36 PM

Look at the trucks I build. Guys like me use cast off parts as our bread and butter building blocks.

Somewhere, someone wants your parts. In this world, there is a butt for every seat. Try Craigslist. San Antonio has a pretty hopping one.

flashed · 04-02-2010, 10:10 PM

I have the opposite dilemma .I have a very nice tailgate the same color as my truck but in shiny condition and my truck is all faded paint and rust . Its just too nice to go on it ,and Im not sure I want to make the truck as nice as the tailgate. I really like the patina look, although I will eventually replace the rocker panels. I may do as suggested above and hang it on the wall if I can find a spot for it among the chevelle parts already hanging on the walls. I guess this is a good problem to have.

lilred67 · 04-02-2010, 10:28 PM

there is a swapmeet in new braunfels the 23rd,24th & 25th of april. you could ry to sell it there or bring it to me. i'll be set up there selling truck parts..

tcb-1 · 04-02-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72swb_327stroker_?

Craigslist? I would feel bad too, you know somebody somewhere would be happy to pay you for your old parts

agree, 100%

Critter · 04-03-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys, I pretty much agree on all accounts. The hell-of-it is I always have, and always will be, working on something, most likely one of these trucks. So this blazer isn't the first or the last. In other words, I will eventually need more parts, but I know myself. To me the thrill is hunting the junkyards and alleys for perfect original equipment. I will probably have more of this sort of stuff laying around in the years to come! My main problem is I don't have a lot of free time to shuttle and move big stuff around like I would like, the swapmeets would be perfect otherwise.

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Originally Posted by dfwright

I'll be glad to come by and pick up whatever you'd like to get rid of. I'd hate to see it go to scrap, and I can store them indoors, and if the tailgate is in better condition than mine, it would be a sweet deal.

PM me if you'd like me to come pick up some or all of the parts

This sound's like the way to go. I will PM you in a couple days/weeks when I have a moment to round everything up.

By the way everyone, there is NO WAY I could have thrown half of this decent stuff away, but sometimes I get to my wits end and consider it.

**special-K** · 04-03-2010, 09:32 PM

I`d sell them.I`d rather repair an original part that fits.The foggy windshield is no good.

04-02-2010, 05:51 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	What to do with so-so original parts??? I'm kinda just throwing this out to see what others opinions are. I have a few body panels that aren't perfect, but also are decent enough where a body man could make repairs pretty easily (I'm NOT a body man!). Things like doors, a hood, foggy but uncracked windshield, tailgate, etc. I don't have much indoor storage due to trying to restore my Blazer, and I know if I leave this stuff outside it is just going to continue to rot away. So what should I do? I know I will feel guilty if I take everything to the scrap yard, but I'm already tired of tripping over it around my house. I guess I could post a "free parts" ad here on the board, but this stuff is big and couldn't be shipped. I haven't had any luck with locals coming by to get stuff in the past. What do you guys think, should I feel bad about throwing it away. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 04-02-2010 at 07:02 PM.

04-02-2010, 06:07 PM	#2
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04-02-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? foggy windows throw away they're useless// the sheetmetal take to a swapmeet try and get money for them for a few hours then put a FREE tag on them 90%chance they'll not b coming home with you __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-02-2010, 08:57 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? I have two GMC grilles hanging in my garage.... might do that with a fender too. But on the bulkier parts I agree...post a free ad on craigslist (not on the free section...on the auto parts section....and they shouldn't last long.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-02-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? make some garage wall art out of the tailgate... agree with the posts above on giving it away if it's not useable.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-02-2010, 09:03 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? I just gave away a fender with a ding on it on CL. The guy who got was very happy to have it. Good Truck Karma. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-02-2010, 09:26 PM	#7
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? I'll be glad to come by and pick up whatever you'd like to get rid of. I'd hate to see it go to scrap, and I can store them indoors, and if the tailgate is in better condition than mine, it would be a sweet deal. PM me if you'd like me to come pick up some or all of the parts __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

04-02-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? Look at the trucks I build. Guys like me use cast off parts as our bread and butter building blocks. Somewhere, someone wants your parts. In this world, there is a butt for every seat. Try Craigslist. San Antonio has a pretty hopping one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-02-2010, 10:10 PM	#9
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? I have the opposite dilemma .I have a very nice tailgate the same color as my truck but in shiny condition and my truck is all faded paint and rust . Its just too nice to go on it ,and Im not sure I want to make the truck as nice as the tailgate. I really like the patina look, although I will eventually replace the rocker panels. I may do as suggested above and hang it on the wall if I can find a spot for it among the chevelle parts already hanging on the walls. I guess this is a good problem to have.

04-02-2010, 10:28 PM	#10
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: What to do with so-so original parts??? there is a swapmeet in new braunfels the 23rd,24th & 25th of april. you could ry to sell it there or bring it to me. i'll be set up there selling truck parts..

04-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#13
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