Tow Hooks V.S. AM/FM Radios! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

imdarren · 01-12-2004, 12:04 AM

And you guys thought tow hooks were out of line!!

Check out this AM/FM Radio that just sold on ebay!!

I guess if you want it, you want it!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452543760

Darren

pickupman · 01-12-2004, 12:08 AM

Darren, I can't believe that! I figured around $800.

dinnut · 01-12-2004, 12:08 AM

DAMN! that thing was about 600 yesterday. there is a big thread about it and some guy emailing people about it. its by meathead

imdarren · 01-12-2004, 12:14 AM

Bill,
I thiught It would bring about $600.
My wife thought I was crazy for buying that one from you!
I showed her this one on ebay, and she was quite happy with the one I'm buying from you!

Great timing I'd say!

Darren

Baradium · 01-12-2004, 12:32 AM

Next thing you know, people will start buying trucks for thier radios instead of the other way around....

I could never bring myself to pay as much for an accessory for a truck as I could pay to get an entire new truck.

I don't even have that much money into the '70 total, I probobly get close and most likely over with the new tires but I usually don't count stuff like that.

724x4a/cchevy · 01-12-2004, 12:41 AM

HOLY $#!T Thats ALOT of money. There are some fairly decent complete parts trucks that can be bought for that much money!!!

shuttermutt · 01-12-2004, 12:55 AM

No freakin' way! That's $500 more than I paid for my whole truck! I simply can't fathom how any single piece of these trucks could command a price that high. Yes, it would be neat to have a working, original AM/FM radio, but for that kind of money... well, let's just say that there's a long list of things I'd use that kind of cash to buy before I spent it on a radio.

Needless to say, I'll be keeping a very sharp eye out for one of those goldmines in the future.

toms68cst · 01-12-2004, 01:11 AM

And to think I was the high bidder at one time at $9.99 with no reserve. I bet the seller is smiling right now!

Longhorn Man · 01-12-2004, 01:14 AM

crazy.

ROAD DOG · 01-12-2004, 01:18 AM

Just think what $1,600. bucks could buy for your truck!!!!
Besides a radio!

1969 GMC · 01-12-2004, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by ROAD DOG
Just think what $1,600. bucks could buy for your truck!!!!
Besides a radio!

For $1,600 I could buy a nice new CD head unit (that sounds a lot better than a mono sucky AM/FM), and then a matching truck to put it in. lol

Rod · 01-12-2004, 01:26 AM

Yah I figured I better capture this image to make others believe it also.

pickupman · 01-12-2004, 01:44 AM

Hey Darren, You think you could send a couple extra $100 since you got that used one so cheap. LOL Should be at least worth half of a new one. LOL
Thanks, Bill

cduster · 01-12-2004, 02:09 AM

Holy Schmoly!!!! I threw mine in the trash, and it still worked!!!

gonebad2 · 01-12-2004, 02:26 AM

Wow! Unbelieveable auction. I bet the seller is real happy with that one. I know I would be. Congratulations to the winner. I hope he has a truck worthy of a nice piece of GM history such as that. I wonder if he is a board member? Anyway, it was a fun auction to follow.

demi · 01-12-2004, 02:40 PM

That's just totally ridiculous.

Does anyone know what the AM radio sold for? The last time
I checked it was $108.00.

**CPNE** · 01-12-2004, 02:53 PM

Would I pay that much, no way!

But it does give me some perverted sense of satisfaction to know that somebody obviously cares enough about the value of NOS originality to fork over that amount.

I think whatever truck this unit is destined for will be something extraordinary.

Adam, I really don't think the sound quality of the unit was paramount in this purchase.

"New Sawz-all and Wally-World DIN radio - $139.99"

"Concours quality restoration - Priceless (or $1625 on ebay)"

Slammed67 · 01-12-2004, 03:20 PM

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That's just totally ridiculous.

I agree.

Assuming this person is restoring a truck to "concourse" standards, would it be worth $1,625 more than a "concourse" restored truck with an AM only radio?? I somehow doubt that.

Do people actually restore 67'-'72 Chevy trucks to concourse standards??????

**CPNE** · 01-12-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Slammed67
Assuming this person is restoring a truck to "concourse" standards, would it be worth $1,625 more than a "concourse" restored truck with an AM only radio?? I somehow doubt that.

Agreed. But I don't think ROI was considered with any more weight than sound quality.

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Originally posted by Slammed67
Do people actually restore 67'-'72 Chevy trucks to concourse standards??????

I don't know the answer to that. However when you have a passion for something and enough money, it's not out of the realm of possibility. A concours quality restoration is simply judged as:

"All vehicles shall be judged to a configuration and appearance standard existing at the time and point of final assembly by the manufacturer. Presentation for judging shall be in a condition typically associated with delivery of a new car of the period that has received the then current manufacturer's recommended dealer new car preparation, exclusive of any dealer or owner inspired additions, deletions, or modifications, with the exception of accessories marketed at the time by Chevrolet Motor Division".

Again, not an easy goal to obtain, but an NOS AM/FM sure fits into this standard.

BTW, "Concourse" (sic) comes from the French term "concours d'elegance":

Main Entry: con·cours d'e·le·gance
Pronunciation: (")kOn-"kur-"dA-lA-'gäns
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural con·cours d'e·le·gance /same or -"kurz- "dA-/
Etymology: French concours d'élégance, literally, competition of elegance
Date: 1950
: a show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout

lukecp · 01-12-2004, 03:49 PM

That price is freaking insane.

Heck, even a perfect AC cab or a SWB fleet bed rarley brings that price!

My less than $200 radio proably sounds 10x better and plays CD's too

Oh well....not my money!

dubie · 01-12-2004, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Just think what $1,600. bucks could buy for your truck!!!!

I coulda bought 2 trucks like mine for that much $$$ I need to run across an old truck with tow hooks and an AM/FM and that could fund the rest of my build up

imdarren · 01-12-2004, 05:44 PM

Here is the sad part.
It is only NOS until it is installed and used.
Then it is just a "used" radio.

Then it's worth about $300

Sooooo. . . . . .
Unless your going to keep it in it's box, and keep it NOS . . . . .
It's just another used radio!!!

Darren

jamis · 01-12-2004, 06:05 PM

Thats as crazy as spending $5,000 on 22" rims

**CPNE** · 01-12-2004, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
Do people actually restore 67'-'72 Chevy trucks to concourse standards??????

Yes, Virginia, there is a concours restoration of a 67-72 truck

This truck is "beyond" the standard, as the true definition implies the same flaws as found on showroom floor.

Again, the economics of my world dictate these prices are nuts. But for someone of more means, is it outlandish?

dinnut · 01-12-2004, 06:33 PM

that black cheyenne super is BEAUTIFUL!

01-12-2004, 12:04 AM	#1
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Tow Hooks V.S. AM/FM Radios! And you guys thought tow hooks were out of line!! Check out this AM/FM Radio that just sold on ebay!! I guess if you want it, you want it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452543760 Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-12-2004, 12:08 AM	#2
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Darren, I can't believe that! I figured around $800. __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-12-2004, 12:08 AM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	DAMN! that thing was about 600 yesterday. there is a big thread about it and some guy emailing people about it. its by meathead __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-12-2004, 12:14 AM	#4
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Bill, I thiught It would bring about $600. My wife thought I was crazy for buying that one from you! I showed her this one on ebay, and she was quite happy with the one I'm buying from you! Great timing I'd say! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-12-2004, 12:41 AM	#6
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	HOLY $#!T Thats ALOT of money. There are some fairly decent complete parts trucks that can be bought for that much money!!! __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

01-12-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	Next thing you know, people will start buying trucks for thier radios instead of the other way around.... I could never bring myself to pay as much for an accessory for a truck as I could pay to get an entire new truck. I don't even have that much money into the '70 total, I probobly get close and most likely over with the new tires but I usually don't count stuff like that.

01-12-2004, 12:55 AM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	No freakin' way! That's $500 more than I paid for my whole truck! I simply can't fathom how any single piece of these trucks could command a price that high. Yes, it would be neat to have a working, original AM/FM radio, but for that kind of money... well, let's just say that there's a long list of things I'd use that kind of cash to buy before I spent it on a radio. Needless to say, I'll be keeping a very sharp eye out for one of those goldmines in the future. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-12-2004, 01:11 AM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	And to think I was the high bidder at one time at $9.99 with no reserve. I bet the seller is smiling right now! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-12-2004, 01:14 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	crazy.

01-12-2004, 01:18 AM	#10
ROAD DOG Top of the foodchain Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 3.5 miles from Mile Hi Stadium Posts: 127	Just think what $1,600. bucks could buy for your truck!!!! Besides a radio! __________________ 1970 K-10 4x4 1975 Jeep CJ-5 4x4 1990 Jeep XJ 4x4 Smell the Magic!

01-12-2004, 01:26 AM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Yah I figured I better capture this image to make others believe it also. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-12-2004, 01:44 AM	#13
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Hey Darren, You think you could send a couple extra $100 since you got that used one so cheap. LOL Should be at least worth half of a new one. LOL Thanks, Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-12-2004, 02:09 AM	#14
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Holy Schmoly!!!! I threw mine in the trash, and it still worked!!!

01-12-2004, 02:26 AM	#15
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Wow! Unbelieveable auction. I bet the seller is real happy with that one. I know I would be. Congratulations to the winner. I hope he has a truck worthy of a nice piece of GM history such as that. I wonder if he is a board member? Anyway, it was a fun auction to follow. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-12-2004, 02:40 PM	#16
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	That's just totally ridiculous. Does anyone know what the AM radio sold for? The last time I checked it was $108.00.



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01-12-2004, 02:53 PM	#17
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Would I pay that much, no way! But it does give me some perverted sense of satisfaction to know that somebody obviously cares enough about the value of NOS originality to fork over that amount. I think whatever truck this unit is destined for will be something extraordinary. Adam, I really don't think the sound quality of the unit was paramount in this purchase. "New Sawz-all and Wally-World DIN radio - $139.99" "Concours quality restoration - Priceless (or $1625 on ebay)" __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-12-2004, 03:49 PM	#20
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	That price is freaking insane. Heck, even a perfect AC cab or a SWB fleet bed rarley brings that price! My less than $200 radio proably sounds 10x better and plays CD's too Oh well....not my money! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-12-2004, 05:44 PM	#22
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Here is the sad part. It is only NOS until it is installed and used. Then it is just a "used" radio. Then it's worth about $300 Sooooo. . . . . . Unless your going to keep it in it's box, and keep it NOS . . . . . It's just another used radio!!! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-12-2004, 06:05 PM	#23
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Thats as crazy as spending $5,000 on 22" rims __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 01-12-2004 at 06:07 PM.

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dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that black cheyenne super is BEAUTIFUL! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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