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dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 12:30 AM

Hey I'm a rookie and am currently working on my first hands on project with my 67 so this may seem extraordinarily simple of a thing to some of you but I simply don't know the answers to some of the questions I'll be asking in the next couple threads...so please cut me some slack.

With that said, I had hoped some of you guys could help me in deciphering whether or not these cab cushions are in fact possibly unused or used.

I bought my c10 in april and have a crap load of NOS and good conditioned parts that were included in the sale. I intend on putting a lot of them up for sale on here next week once I become a premium member but until then, I had a couple questions.

What would you say about these Cushions based on the pics? I have 4 NOS boxes of them...1 is unopened so there's no doubt there but 3 were opened and look like this.

dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 12:55 AM

i saw a pair of lower cushions for an 80 that were in worse condition than these that were in fact Unused NOS which is what led me to believe that these were in fact possibly just opened un-used parts.

ALSO, I have a nice cab that was included in the sale that was to be put on after sandblasting was finished so I would assume they were purchased and intended for use AFTER the installation of the better cab.

The guy I bought it from was a military helicopter mechanic and took this crap serious and compiled a slew of parts for the project.

jrdv · 11-02-2013, 01:45 AM

They look new unused to me. Funny how NOS parts "age" while sitting!

I have replace 4 sets of cab mounts in the last 15 years, but I used new aftermarket sets from LMC. I would think those would be just fine and might even last longer than aftermarket sets.

Good find.

John

dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 03:03 AM

Great man. I appreciate the reply.

Thanks!

hugger6933 · 11-02-2013, 04:35 AM

I would call them New Old Stock [NOS] that is sure what they appear to me. Jim

dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

I would call them New Old Stock [NOS] that is sure what they appear to me. Jim

Thanks for the input jim!

**special-K** · 11-02-2013, 06:25 AM

They look like N.O.S. to me. Things age whether put to use or left on a shelf. The steel is just raw,so airborne moisture will eventually start the rust. They show no evidence of being compressed or any metal to metal contact from the bolts. I'll add to what you've surmised. If they're used they sure are in great shape,so where did the boxes come from? Why would someone replace such excellent parts with new? People can be freaks about perfection,but these "are" perfect. If they had been installed the entire surface of the steel would be oxidized. It doesn't really take long for the rubber to crack when compressed and absorbing movement.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 11-02-2013, 07:22 AM

i need #3944898 (1 pair) if you want to sell.

**special-K** · 11-02-2013, 09:21 AM

Now you went and did it. This new feller will get his hand slapped and his thread closed. When I saw him mention wanting to sell,once legit,I wondered how long this would take.

dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Now you went and did it. This new feller will get his hand slapped and his thread closed. When I saw him mention wanting to sell,once legit,I wondered how long this would take.

I hope thats not going to be the case, but i can understand the reasoning..well, i had intended to wait until monday but i will go ahead and set up premium account today. Hopefully this fact will ease the minds of any moderator/administrators out there. In fact, my questions have already been answered so i will gladly remove it myself. But before i do that, i'd like to thank everyone once again for their helpful input!

**special-K** · 11-02-2013, 08:34 PM

Just to be clear,you did nothing wrong and I'm sure it will be seen that way. I didn't mean you'd be punished,just a figure of speech. Welcome to the subscriber's club!

dormat13 · 11-02-2013, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the welcome! Glad to be an officially subscribed member! This site has been extremely helpful on numerous occasions.

**special-K** · 11-02-2013, 10:42 PM

Well,you do realize we'll expect to see some progress updates from time to time or you'll be banished for li...little while

dormat13 · 11-03-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Well,you do realize we'll expect to see some progress updates from time to time or you'll be banished for li...little while

Ha! I fully intend on posting some pics of the progress as it moves along

dormat13 · 11-06-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

i need #3944898 (1 pair) if you want to sell.

PM'd You

11-02-2013, 12:30 AM	#1
dormat13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 106	Are these new or Used??? Hey I'm a rookie and am currently working on my first hands on project with my 67 so this may seem extraordinarily simple of a thing to some of you but I simply don't know the answers to some of the questions I'll be asking in the next couple threads...so please cut me some slack. With that said, I had hoped some of you guys could help me in deciphering whether or not these cab cushions are in fact possibly unused or used. I bought my c10 in april and have a crap load of NOS and good conditioned parts that were included in the sale. I intend on putting a lot of them up for sale on here next week once I become a premium member but until then, I had a couple questions. What would you say about these Cushions based on the pics? I have 4 NOS boxes of them...1 is unopened so there's no doubt there but 3 were opened and look like this. Attached Images

11-02-2013, 12:55 AM	#2
dormat13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 106	Re: Are these new or Used??? i saw a pair of lower cushions for an 80 that were in worse condition than these that were in fact Unused NOS which is what led me to believe that these were in fact possibly just opened un-used parts. ALSO, I have a nice cab that was included in the sale that was to be put on after sandblasting was finished so I would assume they were purchased and intended for use AFTER the installation of the better cab. The guy I bought it from was a military helicopter mechanic and took this crap serious and compiled a slew of parts for the project. Last edited by dormat13; 11-02-2013 at 12:59 AM. Reason: additional info

11-02-2013, 03:03 AM	#4
dormat13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 106	Re: Are these new or Used??? Great man. I appreciate the reply. Thanks!

11-02-2013, 04:35 AM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Are these new or Used??? I would call them New Old Stock [NOS] that is sure what they appear to me. Jim

11-02-2013, 06:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Are these new or Used??? They look like N.O.S. to me. Things age whether put to use or left on a shelf. The steel is just raw,so airborne moisture will eventually start the rust. They show no evidence of being compressed or any metal to metal contact from the bolts. I'll add to what you've surmised. If they're used they sure are in great shape,so where did the boxes come from? Why would someone replace such excellent parts with new? People can be freaks about perfection,but these "are" perfect. If they had been installed the entire surface of the steel would be oxidized. It doesn't really take long for the rubber to crack when compressed and absorbing movement. __________________ "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 ~

11-02-2013, 01:45 AM	#3
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Are these new or Used??? They look new unused to me. Funny how NOS parts "age" while sitting! I have replace 4 sets of cab mounts in the last 15 years, but I used new aftermarket sets from LMC. I would think those would be just fine and might even last longer than aftermarket sets. Good find. John __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-02-2013, 07:22 AM	#8
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,897	Re: Are these new or Used??? i need #3944898 (1 pair) if you want to sell. Last edited by gmc 2500 4x4; 11-02-2013 at 04:21 PM.

11-02-2013, 09:21 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Are these new or Used??? Now you went and did it. This new feller will get his hand slapped and his thread closed. When I saw him mention wanting to sell,once legit,I wondered how long this would take. __________________ "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 ~

11-02-2013, 08:34 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Are these new or Used??? Just to be clear,you did nothing wrong and I'm sure it will be seen that way. I didn't mean you'd be punished,just a figure of speech. Welcome to the subscriber's club! __________________ "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 ~

11-02-2013, 10:11 PM	#12
dormat13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 106	Re: Are these new or Used??? Thanks for the welcome! Glad to be an officially subscribed member! This site has been extremely helpful on numerous occasions.

11-02-2013, 10:42 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Are these new or Used??? Well,you do realize we'll expect to see some progress updates from time to time or you'll be banished for li...little while __________________ "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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