Rare and desireable parts to look for - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72c10step · 09-17-2003, 03:54 PM

I think there was a post a while back on what parts are rare and desireable and I should keep an eye out for at the yards. I'm planning on finding a few yards around here in the next couple of weeks before I go back to college, and then go to a few more out at college when I get there to look for a 73-80 camper special sway bar (or regular truck sway bar if I can't find a C.S.), and wanted to know what else to look for.

Thanks!

P.S. I know about the tow hooks, but what others?

rustyold69 · 09-17-2003, 04:00 PM

there is a in a junk yard about 10 miles from me with a 1970 c-10 that has a a cop spot light mounted in the door pillar

zyggy72 · 09-17-2003, 04:39 PM

Here are a few items: Original door edge guards, bucket seats, 3 point seat belts, tach dash, A/C (for some people), original push button radio, original 8-track player, bedside with complete tool box, original tilt column, original drip rail trim, etc...
And the list keeps going...

J.Lance · 09-17-2003, 04:46 PM

My '70 c20 I had in highschool had a factory chrome spotlight on the windshield pillar. Worked great until it fell off when I was driving down the road!

Here's my list:

am/fm
speed warning
tach
tilt
dual horns (not really that rare)
dual battery tray
manual throttle (again, not gold but nice to have)
"GM" choke hole block off plate
bumper guards
did someone mention tow hooks??

ozarkhippie · 09-17-2003, 08:15 PM

rust free truck, that in my book is rare and desireable.

Rod · 09-17-2003, 08:39 PM

I still need 8 track and shoulder belts.

72c10step · 09-17-2003, 08:48 PM

I don't think I'd find one of those around here!

1969 GMC · 09-17-2003, 10:10 PM

Are those spotlights really that desireable? I remember a while back everyone dogging on them for lookin dorky. I think They look cool, but I wouldn't hack a hole in my truck for one, unless it was already there.

I would grab any year/make grille if it was in good shape.
GMC tailgates in good condition
stepside fenders (without the spare cutout)
Rare emblems, like CST/20, Longhorn, etc.
any rust free bedside toolbox pieces (door, hinge, etc)
crack free steering wheels
any body trim in good condition

72c10step · 09-18-2003, 11:26 AM

TTT, any other parts?

swb70 · 09-18-2003, 09:35 PM

I also have a 70 swb that I am restoring and looking for original parts. Need a parts truck. Hard to find in East Texas.

dinnut · 09-18-2003, 09:39 PM

i knows it hard in houston area to find parts

Hutch · 09-18-2003, 09:44 PM

swb70,

There are not many left in east Texas because boardmember
STP 67-72 has been buying them up for years.
You might keep an eye out for him on the board or send him an e-mail. He is near Beumont and has a lot of stuff we could all use.
Very nice guy and easy to deal with heck he even delivers sometimes.

Rare parts:
Gold Visors and clips
Gold Seatbelts
Hey any trim particular to a 50th
posi rears

Have fun

mtdave2 · 09-19-2003, 12:17 AM

to me, the absolute holy grail would be a set of blue factory shoulder belts!!!! i have never seen any shoulder belts in person..

SLS · 09-19-2003, 04:26 AM

Factory installed cruise control.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-19-2003, 06:18 AM

Blazer and Suburban tailgate and lift hatch hardware. The relay rods, locking latches, handles // real hard to get when you need 'em.

09-17-2003, 03:54 PM	#1
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Rare and desireable parts to look for I think there was a post a while back on what parts are rare and desireable and I should keep an eye out for at the yards. I'm planning on finding a few yards around here in the next couple of weeks before I go back to college, and then go to a few more out at college when I get there to look for a 73-80 camper special sway bar (or regular truck sway bar if I can't find a C.S.), and wanted to know what else to look for. Thanks! P.S. I know about the tow hooks, but what others? __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex Last edited by 72c10step; 09-17-2003 at 04:08 PM.

09-17-2003, 04:00 PM	#2
rustyold69 student wrench turner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: wrightstown, wisconsin Posts: 192	there is a in a junk yard about 10 miles from me with a 1970 c-10 that has a a cop spot light mounted in the door pillar __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 with 250 L6 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax with banks six gun

09-17-2003, 04:46 PM	#4
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	spotlight My '70 c20 I had in highschool had a factory chrome spotlight on the windshield pillar. Worked great until it fell off when I was driving down the road! Here's my list: am/fm speed warning tach tilt dual horns (not really that rare) dual battery tray manual throttle (again, not gold but nice to have) "GM" choke hole block off plate bumper guards did someone mention tow hooks?? __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

09-17-2003, 08:15 PM	#5
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	rust free truck, that in my book is rare and desireable. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

09-17-2003, 08:39 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I still need 8 track and shoulder belts. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-17-2003, 04:39 PM	#3
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	Here are a few items: Original door edge guards, bucket seats, 3 point seat belts, tach dash, A/C (for some people), original push button radio, original 8-track player, bedside with complete tool box, original tilt column, original drip rail trim, etc... And the list keeps going...

09-17-2003, 08:48 PM	#7
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I don't think I'd find one of those around here! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

09-17-2003, 10:10 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Are those spotlights really that desireable? I remember a while back everyone dogging on them for lookin dorky. I think They look cool, but I wouldn't hack a hole in my truck for one, unless it was already there. I would grab any year/make grille if it was in good shape. GMC tailgates in good condition stepside fenders (without the spare cutout) Rare emblems, like CST/20, Longhorn, etc. any rust free bedside toolbox pieces (door, hinge, etc) crack free steering wheels any body trim in good condition __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-18-2003, 11:26 AM	#9
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	TTT, any other parts? __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

09-18-2003, 09:35 PM	#10
swb70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Commerce Texas Posts: 36	I also have a 70 swb that I am restoring and looking for original parts. Need a parts truck. Hard to find in East Texas.

09-18-2003, 09:39 PM	#11
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i knows it hard in houston area to find parts __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-18-2003, 09:44 PM	#12
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	swb70, There are not many left in east Texas because boardmember STP 67-72 has been buying them up for years. You might keep an eye out for him on the board or send him an e-mail. He is near Beumont and has a lot of stuff we could all use. Very nice guy and easy to deal with heck he even delivers sometimes. Rare parts: Gold Visors and clips Gold Seatbelts Hey any trim particular to a 50th posi rears Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

09-19-2003, 12:17 AM	#13
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	to me, the absolute holy grail would be a set of blue factory shoulder belts!!!! i have never seen any shoulder belts in person.. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-19-2003, 04:26 AM	#14
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Factory installed cruise control.

09-19-2003, 06:18 AM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,517	Hatch HDW Blazer and Suburban tailgate and lift hatch hardware. The relay rods, locking latches, handles // real hard to get when you need 'em.



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