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I am seeing a trend on original and or vintage parts. I think most younger guys are not interested in original parts and going to ls engines and electronic fuel injections.
Look at wheels or tires, harder and harder to find in 15 inches. Radios are the same. And don't even start with fuel injections. You could buy another car for what they cost, not worth the headaches.
Restorods and the hoarders that are holding and commanding rediculous prices may be stuck with useless parts. (my opinion) And I love old school parts.
But if I build another hot rod, it will have late model running gear. Cheap, clean and easy to find, plus to technology has come along way.
I am interested in the manifold, but know it would just sit on my shelf. I would love to have it if I take my injection off, but I think have to wait until that time comes.
I was looking at some American wheels. They only fit drum brakes and if I ever change to disc.... Just like the housing collapse.
The problem is that you can buy a new Edelbroch that will perform just as well and grind off the name to make it look right to the casual looker. It is only worth the money asked to someone that absolutely needs the numbers original and they are going away in this cycle.
I don't think so, and most normal parts are subject to the haggling/negotiating price deduction.
Originally Posted by pop23235
I don't think so. It's just an item that when you need one, you need it. When you don't, you only buy for a bargain price. Nominally $500 item.
I agree, also. Not that many buyers, so it may take some "shelf time" to get it moved.
Originally Posted by wolfman64
Jack...Sold my 461 intake a few years ago for $400...You're not asking to much...Stand by for a bit...Someone will need one...Nice piece...
Paul
I bought mine here about two years ago for $400. It had a couple of freebies thrown in, and it was in good shape so I jumped on it. I had been looking for several months for one, and many were more than $400, and some had defects at $400.
Originally Posted by 61corv
I am seeing a trend on original and or vintage parts. I think most younger guys are not interested in original parts and going to ls engines and electronic fuel injections.
Look at wheels or tires, harder and harder to find in 15 inches. Radios are the same.
Just like the housing collapse.
I think that any such trends, while possible or maybe even likely, are too subtle to judge from anecdotal evidence. Tires are economic order quantity items with low margins, and tire manufacturers follow the demand curve. It's not worth it for them to make 14, 15, and 16 inch tires in multiple widths anymore.
It is entirely predictable, as is often commented on here, that these cars will eventually decline in value, as will their parts, but people are not "running for the exits" exactly. At least not yet, and it's wayyyy precipitous to compare the leaning out market for 15" tires to the housing collapse. Jack may loose $100 on a lowering demand for this piece (or may not), far, far different from going upside down on an overbought house by 6 figures for a decade, as many did.
YMMV
Originally Posted by 68hemi
The problem is that you can buy a new Edelbroch (sic) that will perform just as well and grind off the name to make it look right to the casual looker. It is only worth the money asked to someone that absolutely needs the numbers original and they are going away in this cycle.
This is true, but the definition of "this cycle" is unclear.
I know it isn't the same as the housing bubble... I was joking (a little) about being last one to over pay for parts. And hoarding parts for projects that never come.
I was looked at a flawless, mint condition 1957 convertible today, nut and bolt, restored perfect car. The man selling it said his kids didn't want to deal with it.
I know it isn't the same as the housing bubble... I was joking (a little) about being last one to over pay for parts. And hoarding parts for projects that never come.
I was looked at a flawless, mint condition 1957 convertible today, nut and bolt, restored perfect car. The man selling it said his kids didn't want to deal with it.
06-19-2017, 01:37 PM
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