Coming Out of the Closet

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Mike B in SC, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    I am finding that even doing a car to day 2 types,it's as expensive for parts as a restoration..People who have slots ask 500-1600 bucks for them.To me they will forever have them.I will be running 3 1/2 Super Tricks up front,but ET's on the back.I can't seem to find a deal on any 15x8 or 10 rear wheels. I luckily located some period correct Sun gauges and tomorrow,will be picking up my Lakewood bars,but I still want to get a few more vintage things.I guess the days of deals are almost over now..
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    Pat, I'd say it's more expensive.
    Trying to find vintage "period correct" aftermarket parts is getting really hard to do. Plus often once you get them you need to fix, find parts for them, or polish/plate them. Just trying to put together a complete set of Hurst wheels was a job in itself.

    We are trying to find 50 year old aftermarket parts here, and if they are not complete, then the job of piecing them back together is daunting to say the least. That is why pristine or NOS examples are so costly, as there is almost no supply to pick from.

    If you don't need perfect parts it gets easier, but then again you end up fixing or fabricating parts for them.
    Duane
     
  3. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    That is the way my wagon is a day 2 car, Hooker headers, gauges under the dash, Motorwheel Spyders. A rare muscle car yeah, do a 100 point resto. provided it is 100% original # car. What really irks me is you watch B-J and they say 100% restored, yet they go on and say it has an LS motor. idiot that is NOT restored, period. While clones have there place. They should never never ever bring more money than a true example.

    Tim
     
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  4. Duane

    Duane Member

    When I started the 69 project I was so grateful that Jimmy had found so many of the aftermarket "Motion used" pieces. They included an NOS Mallory Coil, NOS Fly-eye Air cleaner, NOS Thrush Mufflers, Lakewood Scatter Shield, Phase III ignition, Hurst wheels, and the list goes on and on.
    I don't think I would have been able to even find the stuff today, let along afford it.
    Right now there is a small GTO dealer selling a set of 4 Polished Hurst wheels with repro trim rings and centers for $5600, then you still need to find the lug nuts and spring clips. I have a complete set of 5 wheels that came with the car. Just needed the spring clips that hold the trim rings on and they were $150 for the set, plus the wheels needed polished.
    Duane
     
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  5. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    Don't forget the Yosemite Sam "Back Off" splash guards.
     
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  6. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    I believe that term or classification would be FRICKIN AWESUM!
    Used in a sentence : " That build is FRICKIN AWESUM ."


    Jim/Rott
     
  7. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    I really like the day two look with vintage parts. Very happy to see anyone save and enjoy the old cars. Some are my taste and some are not but as long as they are fixed up and enjoyed I think its fun to see them on the road.
     
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  8. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

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    MCACN has a “ day 2 concours class”. They are pretty anal , your parts have to be within one year of your car . So 69-71 if you’re building a ‘70 model . 1978 Holley ? That’s a deduction . Example of a Yenko Deuce . Awesome car & components .
     
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  9. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    I understand the correct appearing parts,but I myself am building my car the way I want it and I plan to drive it and enjoy it..
     
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  10. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    This is probably part of the reason prices on "Day Two" parts are going through the roof!
     
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  11. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    totally agree. I am I bit younger than you Mike but in the early 80's jacked up rear ends and aluminum slots still ruled the streets, that is the look I am working toward as well.

    I am starting to appreciate the new trends, lowering, and those big wheels that look like a Matchbox car, but its not the style that I would drive.

    Im stuck in the 80's....... probably would still have my mullet if my wife would let me, haha.

    at least my old jean jacket is back in style !!!!!
     
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  12. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

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  13. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    I almost didn't even open this thread because of the title, I wasn't sure I wanted to know what Mike was going to tell us. hahaha
     
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  14. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    Don't forget the cherry bomb mufflers hanging off the headers. total 80s look.

    Tim
     
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  15. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Today's haul..Next stop...Powdercoater 20190202_120817.jpg
     
  16. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    I loved the sound of a stick shift Nailhead through Trush mufflers!
     
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  17. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

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  18. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    That’s the kind I had! Good luck!
     
  19. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    My friend has a set on his 1970 SS 396 Chevelle that I may try to "borrow" for a bit.

    Apparently, those mags are mucho bucks these days.
     
  20. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    As are these...

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