original parts
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original parts
I have a couple or original parts for a 1965 vette.
A fuel filler door in excellent condition with part number stamped on piece.
Is this item more or of the same value as a new reproduction piece.
The other is a tail pipe trim bezel for 63 thru67. Also in almost new condition and never mounted to a vehicle.
I have had these since that period of time and am wanting to sell but not sure of their value relative to repro pieces that I have seen. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Jim
A fuel filler door in excellent condition with part number stamped on piece.
Is this item more or of the same value as a new reproduction piece.
The other is a tail pipe trim bezel for 63 thru67. Also in almost new condition and never mounted to a vehicle.
I have had these since that period of time and am wanting to sell but not sure of their value relative to repro pieces that I have seen. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Jim
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It really depends on a number of factors, but the 2 biggest are the condition of the parts and the buyer.
Usually, good used parts will sell for about half to three quarters of the cost of new repros. New Old Stock parts (old GM parts that are new, in never used condition and preferably in the original packaging), can sell for 2 or 3 times the cost of a repro, and sometimes even more for some parts.
Do you know what year the exhaust bezel is, as there are 3 different designs; 63, 64-65 & 66-67. Exhaust bezels come in lefts and rights, which means if you only have a single, you'll need to find a buyer that only needs that side, or is willing to take a chance on finding a good matching mate to the one you have. This can hurt the value a little.
Pictures would help in determining the years and value, of what you have.
Usually, good used parts will sell for about half to three quarters of the cost of new repros. New Old Stock parts (old GM parts that are new, in never used condition and preferably in the original packaging), can sell for 2 or 3 times the cost of a repro, and sometimes even more for some parts.
Do you know what year the exhaust bezel is, as there are 3 different designs; 63, 64-65 & 66-67. Exhaust bezels come in lefts and rights, which means if you only have a single, you'll need to find a buyer that only needs that side, or is willing to take a chance on finding a good matching mate to the one you have. This can hurt the value a little.
Pictures would help in determining the years and value, of what you have.
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original parts
Thanks for the reply.
I would show you pics however Im not sure where to attach them here.
I believe that the bezel is 63 passenger side but not sure how to verify and I don't see a part number.
I also have a set of used 63 tail lamps that came from my original vehicle. As well as the original air filter element 'frame'.
Want to sell them all.
Thanks
Jim
I would show you pics however Im not sure where to attach them here.
I believe that the bezel is 63 passenger side but not sure how to verify and I don't see a part number.
I also have a set of used 63 tail lamps that came from my original vehicle. As well as the original air filter element 'frame'.
Want to sell them all.
Thanks
Jim
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The 63 and 64-65 bezels, didn't have part numbers on them. Only the 66-67 bezels had part numbers.
The 63 and 64-65 bezels were all stainless steel. The 66-67's are chrome plated diecast steel.
63 bezels can be identified by the weld seam in the bottom of the bezel, and the 2 screw holes in the inside top of the bezels, at 2 and 10 o'clock.
64-65 bezels only have one screw hole at the inside top of each bezel, at 1 o'clock on left one and 11 o'clock on the right one.
The 63 and 64-65 bezels were all stainless steel. The 66-67's are chrome plated diecast steel.
63 bezels can be identified by the weld seam in the bottom of the bezel, and the 2 screw holes in the inside top of the bezels, at 2 and 10 o'clock.
64-65 bezels only have one screw hole at the inside top of each bezel, at 1 o'clock on left one and 11 o'clock on the right one.
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Thanks for the info. Now I am confused as this one has the weld seam as you described along the deeper part of the bezel which I would consider the top. The two screw holes are opposite that weld which I would believe to be the bottom and the shallow part of the bezel. Also there is a third screw hole just to the right of the weld seam looking into the bezel from what would be the rear of the vehicle.
Was there a mid year change to accomodate all three years 63 64 65?
Thanks
Was there a mid year change to accomodate all three years 63 64 65?
Thanks
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