Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muthstryker · 03-10-2011, 06:51 PM

Hey guys,

I met someone at a bar the other night and he saw a picture of my truck on my phone, he has 2 front clips from suburbans. He wants 250$ for one and 350$ for the other, Are those good prices? One has Repo fenders and the other has OEM fenders. I would like to possible pick one of them up if you guys think thats a fair price.

Let me know ASAP!

Thanks alot

Matt

bayou boy · 03-10-2011, 06:54 PM

yeah you cant get the radiator support for less than 300 with shipping

muddnutz · 03-10-2011, 07:25 PM

That's what they run for on craigslist here. There's a few on now if they haven't sold
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SBTork · 03-10-2011, 07:41 PM

I'd pay $350 for one....do it!

silvereagle07 · 03-10-2011, 07:56 PM

Seems fair. Go for it.

smashingchuck · 03-10-2011, 09:37 PM

You don't need the fenders, just the core support.
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muthstryker · 03-10-2011, 10:01 PM

Thats what I thought, still deciding if I want one or not...

dropd80s · 03-10-2011, 10:27 PM

Thats what I sell them for not what I buy them for LOL. Some times its hard to get people to split up the core support/grille fromt he fenders. But since you dont need the fenders, I wouldn't spend that much. I really think you should keep the grille you have, I really like it. If you do decide to go for the 89-91, the filler strip between the grille and bumper is different also. Just a heads up in case you find someone willing to sell you one w/o fenders/hood.

RandyP · 03-10-2011, 10:35 PM

Guy around me parts out those suburbans for a living basically. He gets $150 if it has a decent grille, $125 if the grille is junk. You get the support, lamps, filler and wiring harness along with grille and headlamp bezels. He sells the sheet metal separate if possible. If you bought the entire doghouse from him though, you'd probably be in the $250 range.

Granted he has told me he never pays more than $250 for the suburbans, unless they have some nice rebuilt engine/trans with documentation, then he'll go up to $500. He always has doors and front ends, good source for bucket seats and stuff as well. I try to go get all the electronic speedometers from him if he remembers to call me about them. I figure it is a good investment since he only charges me $25 if I pull the cluster.

psuedopimp · 03-11-2011, 11:33 AM

glad i found this thread. a local guy wants 500 for his front clip.

**N2TRUX** · 03-11-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Thats what I thought, still deciding if I want one or not...

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Originally Posted by dropd80s

.... I really think you should keep the grille you have, I really like it...

I concur...

muddnutz · 03-11-2011, 12:13 PM

Only way I'd pay 500 is if it were perfect and same color so I wouldn't have to paint it. Lol
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jitteryguy · 03-11-2011, 12:25 PM

I paid $250 for my Grill,core support, lights and wire'n in Grahm Texas. I need another one now, but dont wanna have to drive that far to get it !
nothen looks better than a '89-'91 GMC grill .

muthstryker · 03-11-2011, 02:57 PM

I think im gonna pass on the swap and just run the stock set up..

D13 · 03-11-2011, 03:37 PM

$250 for the set up in MI, although the fenders were a little surface rusted. Included hood.

pig rig · 03-11-2011, 03:41 PM

spend the money on both of them. maybe he will cut you a better deal if you buy both. remember the monroe swap meet is coming up and you could unload all of it and put some extra cash in your pocket

joe231 · 03-11-2011, 04:40 PM

I couldn't hardly give a 91 burb clip away here in central Ok. We ended up selling the whole thing minus the hood for a bit over $100.... But i see them on craigslist from time to time for $250-$350

Jonboy · 03-11-2011, 05:14 PM

I had to almost give mine away also. I don't remember what I got for the loaded conversion, but it was less than $150. It took a while to get that.

dropd80s · 03-12-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jitteryguy

I paid $250 for my Grill,core support, lights and wire'n in Grahm Texas. I need another one now, but dont wanna have to drive that far to get it !
nothen looks better than a '89-'91 GMC grill .

Where are you from? Graham is close to me, I'm there at least once a week. Im sure you're talking about K&K?

dropd80s · 03-12-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Guy around me parts out those suburbans for a living basically. He gets $150 if it has a decent grille, $125 if the grille is junk. You get the support, lamps, filler and wiring harness along with grille and headlamp bezels. He sells the sheet metal separate if possible. If you bought the entire doghouse from him though, you'd probably be in the $250 range.

Granted he has told me he never pays more than $250 for the suburbans, unless they have some nice rebuilt engine/trans with documentation, then he'll go up to $500. He always has doors and front ends, good source for bucket seats and stuff as well. I try to go get all the electronic speedometers from him if he remembers to call me about them. I figure it is a good investment since he only charges me $25 if I pull the cluster.

I have done this a few times if theres something besides the front clip I want. I bought a 90 'burb with no motor tranny for $300, sold the front clip for $300, got the full interior, all the doors, fuel tank, front crossmember, rear axle and a whole set of alloys and new tires. Scrapped the rest for $150 or so. Its like people paying you for the parts you need.

SS From the "Wood" · 01-26-2012, 10:50 PM

Came across a CL ad in Houston for a burb part out... guy's got a complete '89 front clip and a 4spd column I want. If I were to get the clip for my '84 CCSB, all I need is the core support, harness, grille, & bezels if my fenders/hood are in good shape? He's willing to separate the clip to accommodate my needs. $375 was his asking price, so I figured I could waive 3 hunskies in his face to complete the transaction.

-shannon

DREAMER1 · 01-27-2012, 02:29 AM

I bought my core support with pigtails, lights, and cracked grill for $125...I had to buy the little filler metal thingy from LMC.
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Stepper86 · 01-27-2012, 04:45 AM

I got Core support complete with grill, lights, harness and filler piece for 80$, they guy even dropped it off at my house and saved me a 30 mile drive.

motornut · 01-27-2012, 08:42 AM

couldn't sell the 89 burb fast enough before snow
sold it complete body minus a few windows seats console....etc
200 but it was very rusty bottom,and he had to tow it out

bigblock73 · 01-27-2012, 09:46 AM

IMO, the 88-91 front clip swap is dated and overdone. I say keep the OE front end, it never gets old.

03-10-2011, 06:51 PM	#1
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? Hey guys, I met someone at a bar the other night and he saw a picture of my truck on my phone, he has 2 front clips from suburbans. He wants 250$ for one and 350$ for the other, Are those good prices? One has Repo fenders and the other has OEM fenders. I would like to possible pick one of them up if you guys think thats a fair price. Let me know ASAP! Thanks alot Matt

03-10-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
bayou boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frankston Tx Posts: 151	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? yeah you cant get the radiator support for less than 300 with shipping __________________ all i know is that its going to be orange Last edited by bayou boy; 03-10-2011 at 06:55 PM.

03-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#3
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? That's what they run for on craigslist here. There's a few on now if they haven't sold Posted via Mobile Device

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SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? I'd pay $350 for one....do it! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

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03-10-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? Thats what I sell them for not what I buy them for LOL. Some times its hard to get people to split up the core support/grille fromt he fenders. But since you dont need the fenders, I wouldn't spend that much. I really think you should keep the grille you have, I really like it. If you do decide to go for the 89-91, the filler strip between the grille and bumper is different also. Just a heads up in case you find someone willing to sell you one w/o fenders/hood.

03-10-2011, 10:35 PM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? Guy around me parts out those suburbans for a living basically. He gets $150 if it has a decent grille, $125 if the grille is junk. You get the support, lamps, filler and wiring harness along with grille and headlamp bezels. He sells the sheet metal separate if possible. If you bought the entire doghouse from him though, you'd probably be in the $250 range. Granted he has told me he never pays more than $250 for the suburbans, unless they have some nice rebuilt engine/trans with documentation, then he'll go up to $500. He always has doors and front ends, good source for bucket seats and stuff as well. I try to go get all the electronic speedometers from him if he remembers to call me about them. I figure it is a good investment since he only charges me $25 if I pull the cluster. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-11-2011, 11:33 AM	#10
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? glad i found this thread. a local guy wants 500 for his front clip.

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muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? Only way I'd pay 500 is if it were perfect and same color so I wouldn't have to paint it. Lol Posted via Mobile Device

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muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? I think im gonna pass on the swap and just run the stock set up..

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? I couldn't hardly give a 91 burb clip away here in central Ok. We ended up selling the whole thing minus the hood for a bit over $100.... But i see them on craigslist from time to time for $250-$350 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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SS From the "Wood" Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: League City, TX Posts: 81	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? Came across a CL ad in Houston for a burb part out... guy's got a complete '89 front clip and a 4spd column I want. If I were to get the clip for my '84 CCSB, all I need is the core support, harness, grille, & bezels if my fenders/hood are in good shape? He's willing to separate the clip to accommodate my needs. $375 was his asking price, so I figured I could waive 3 hunskies in his face to complete the transaction. -shannon __________________ '84CCSB "Black Betty" God is GREAT all of the time!

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Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: Suburban Front Clip, 250-350$. Fair Price? I got Core support complete with grill, lights, harness and filler piece for 80$, they guy even dropped it off at my house and saved me a 30 mile drive. __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

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