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87gmc · 11-06-2002, 05:30 PM

I was just looking through the local junkyard today and i found a guage setup with the ORIGINAL TACH. He also had a chrome rear step bumper in perfect condition but best of all i have all the controls for PW PL and a new dash pad. ALL FOR $75

AHAHAHAH i am so happy

BigRed · 11-06-2002, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by 87gmc
I was just looking through the local junkyard today and i found a guage setup with the ORIGINAL TACH. He also had a chrome rear step bumper in perfect condition but best of all i have all the controls for PW PL and a new dash pad. ALL FOR $75

AHAHAHAH i am so happy

Good finds!

I'm jealous. Could do with a rear chrome bumper and dash pad myself!

87gmc · 11-06-2002, 05:41 PM

AHAHAH yeah, im surprised that he only quoted me $75 for everything i was like hell yeah heres the money, and left before he could change his mind. Im still not entirely sure if im going to use the Tach, or buy aftermarket guages.

bigblock73 · 11-06-2002, 06:30 PM

for what its worth, I went junkyarding last month and picked up a complete factory tach cluster , perfect hood, and all the trim pieces for my headliner...all for $60! I then turned around and sold the cluster on E-bay for $125!!

If you decide to sell the cluster PUT IT ON E-BAY!!

-Jeff

78SilveradoSWB · 11-06-2002, 06:32 PM

Good find 87gmc! Wonder the earthquake was an omen to him to sell cheap!

LOHRTBT · 11-06-2002, 06:50 PM

The local parts places here sell those clusters for $400!!

oh yeah..nice finds!!

87gmc · 11-06-2002, 06:59 PM

Yeah, im thinking i might sell it but im not sure. Dave you dont have aftermarketguages do you? arent they just whited faced inserts. If so how do you like them and how much did you spend on them. I just want the lowdown, and was it easy to do?

PHOENIX · 11-07-2002, 02:52 PM

Damn 400 bones? Thats outragous. It costed me about that much for the AutoMeter Gauges.

Big Speedo ($100 give or take)
Big Tach ($100 give or take)
Small (2-5/8") Mech. oil press ($50 g or t)
Small (2-5/8") Elec. Water Temp ($50 g or t)
Small (2-5/8") Elec. Fuel Level ($50 g or t)
Small (2-5/8") Elec. Volt meter ($50 g or t)

I bought all the gauges at a local shop (Lopers) the sales people will usually give you a better deal if you just ask. They gave me a small percent off, not much but better then nothing.

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 07:27 PM

Great find. You stole them parts. I used to be able to get deals like that around here. It seems lately damn junkyards want as much as the dealer for their junk. I think one thing which is going in neck of the woods is people are keeping their cars longer, for whatever reason, so the junkyards are raising prices on their stuff.

They make a killing off this stuff too. Just think about all the parts they sell off of a typical wreck.

87gmc · 11-07-2002, 07:37 PM

yeah i know when my dad was fixing his frontend because of my mistake (ooopppsss) we were pricing things, and since he works for an oil company and they purchase every vehicle they own from ford they get a 40% discount, but we were looking at hood and we could get it new for 200 and we called around junkyard and they were all quoteing like 275-350, i was like are your crazy i can get it new for 200, there like fine we dont need your buisiness.

79BIG10 · 11-07-2002, 07:44 PM

I hope to fins a deal like that Sat at the swap meet. Hell of a find!!

11-06-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	I Got New Parts I was just looking through the local junkyard today and i found a guage setup with the ORIGINAL TACH. He also had a chrome rear step bumper in perfect condition but best of all i have all the controls for PW PL and a new dash pad. ALL FOR $75 AHAHAHAH i am so happy __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-06-2002, 05:41 PM	#3
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	AHAHAH yeah, im surprised that he only quoted me $75 for everything i was like hell yeah heres the money, and left before he could change his mind. Im still not entirely sure if im going to use the Tach, or buy aftermarket guages. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-06-2002, 06:50 PM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	The local parts places here sell those clusters for $400!! oh yeah..nice finds!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-06-2002, 06:59 PM	#7
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	Yeah, im thinking i might sell it but im not sure. Dave you dont have aftermarketguages do you? arent they just whited faced inserts. If so how do you like them and how much did you spend on them. I just want the lowdown, and was it easy to do? __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-07-2002, 02:52 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Damn 400 bones? Thats outragous. It costed me about that much for the AutoMeter Gauges. Big Speedo ($100 give or take) Big Tach ($100 give or take) Small (2-5/8") Mech. oil press ($50 g or t) Small (2-5/8") Elec. Water Temp ($50 g or t) Small (2-5/8") Elec. Fuel Level ($50 g or t) Small (2-5/8") Elec. Volt meter ($50 g or t) I bought all the gauges at a local shop (Lopers) the sales people will usually give you a better deal if you just ask. They gave me a small percent off, not much but better then nothing. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-06-2002, 06:30 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	for what its worth, I went junkyarding last month and picked up a complete factory tach cluster , perfect hood, and all the trim pieces for my headliner...all for $60! I then turned around and sold the cluster on E-bay for $125!! If you decide to sell the cluster PUT IT ON E-BAY!! -Jeff

11-06-2002, 06:32 PM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Good find 87gmc! Wonder the earthquake was an omen to him to sell cheap!

11-07-2002, 07:27 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Great find. You stole them parts. I used to be able to get deals like that around here. It seems lately damn junkyards want as much as the dealer for their junk. I think one thing which is going in neck of the woods is people are keeping their cars longer, for whatever reason, so the junkyards are raising prices on their stuff. They make a killing off this stuff too. Just think about all the parts they sell off of a typical wreck. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-07-2002, 07:37 PM	#10
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	yeah i know when my dad was fixing his frontend because of my mistake (ooopppsss) we were pricing things, and since he works for an oil company and they purchase every vehicle they own from ford they get a 40% discount, but we were looking at hood and we could get it new for 200 and we called around junkyard and they were all quoteing like 275-350, i was like are your crazy i can get it new for 200, there like fine we dont need your buisiness. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-07-2002, 07:44 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I hope to fins a deal like that Sat at the swap meet. Hell of a find!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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