Why not buy new? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*MJF* · 02-20-2003, 12:16 PM

I see people buying & selling so many parts & many of them are just barely under the price they can be bought for new in the catalogs. I know most of the stuff from LMC is complete junk, but how about some of the others?

Mothertruckers comes to mind since I know he is on here so much. His patch panels & sheetmetal prices seem fair so how's the quality?

I know there are great deals when buying used, but it seems lately I'm seeing people selling used for $90 when you can get new for $100 & you don't have to worry about not getting the part.

Also, I need floor panels for a 70 K5. Are they the same as the truck floor panels?

Mike

72shadetree · 02-20-2003, 12:28 PM

mostly because original parts are better stronger.

wnc mountain · 02-20-2003, 12:36 PM

I agree with Shade on that one.

ebfabman · 02-20-2003, 12:37 PM

So much of the time "new" aftermarket parts require some fabricartion to get a good fit. Some don't fit at all.

Where as you can bolt on a good used OE part and know it will fit good.

However this not the case with everything, some new pieces are of great fit and quality.

Guess it depends on the part you need. I have found good used OE or NOS sheet metal is a good investment but thats just my opinion.

useRc10 · 02-20-2003, 01:05 PM

i know in the case of tailgates, the repro's are thin and cheap and bend real easy...much better to buy used

mtdave2 · 02-20-2003, 01:06 PM

oh ya, wont be long that the old stuff will cost more.. i think it should

No3Fan4Ever · 02-20-2003, 01:10 PM

Sounds like most of this you are speaking of body and sheet metal panels;
What about all the interior type parts, panels for doors, heater controls, etc? As a rule are these parts of a good quality and work well?

Gene · 02-20-2003, 01:10 PM

I would'nt say most of LMC's products are junk? Overpriced? For sure, but not junk... I ordered several parts from LMC (before I knew about their ludicrous prices) and all my trim and interior pieces came in GM wrapping and fit perfectly.

Wootdog · 02-20-2003, 02:19 PM

I bought an aftermarket tail gate smooth type and it was of poor quality. I did not buy from any of the vendors here though. It was before I found the site. For all future body parts, I will only deal with these vendors/members. Wootdog

*MJF* · 02-20-2003, 06:29 PM

I'm not knocking used parts. I know from my own experience not to buy a cheap aftermarket core support. It was a pain & didn't fit very well at all.

Most of the stuff I was thinking about buying new was like the knobs, mirrors, door handles, grills..... DO the grills usually not fit right either. If you can get a grill new for $300, why pay $175 or so plus shipping for one that's ok but not in perfect new condition?

72MARIO · 02-20-2003, 06:38 PM

I bought Tiwannnes Inner fenders Complete CRAP Took atleast 20 hours to get them to fit 3 holes were not even there ! I had to add metal there so that I could dril the hole. The round shape Did not match the fender ....... Sucked So Much. But you can't get rust free metal around here.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-20-2003, 06:41 PM

I bought an aftermarket grill from the Truck Shop at a Good Guys show for $200. It fit good and looks good but be careful handleing it, they are NOT as hardy as an original.

02-20-2003, 12:16 PM	#1
MJF No longer truckless Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 299	Why not buy new? I see people buying & selling so many parts & many of them are just barely under the price they can be bought for new in the catalogs. I know most of the stuff from LMC is complete junk, but how about some of the others? Mothertruckers comes to mind since I know he is on here so much. His patch panels & sheetmetal prices seem fair so how's the quality? I know there are great deals when buying used, but it seems lately I'm seeing people selling used for $90 when you can get new for $100 & you don't have to worry about not getting the part. Also, I need floor panels for a 70 K5. Are they the same as the truck floor panels? Mike

02-20-2003, 12:28 PM	#2
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	mostly because original parts are better stronger. __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-20-2003, 12:36 PM	#3
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	I agree with Shade on that one. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

02-20-2003, 01:05 PM	#5
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i know in the case of tailgates, the repro's are thin and cheap and bend real easy...much better to buy used __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-20-2003, 01:06 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	oh ya, wont be long that the old stuff will cost more.. i think it should __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

02-20-2003, 12:37 PM	#4
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	So much of the time "new" aftermarket parts require some fabricartion to get a good fit. Some don't fit at all. Where as you can bolt on a good used OE part and know it will fit good. However this not the case with everything, some new pieces are of great fit and quality. Guess it depends on the part you need. I have found good used OE or NOS sheet metal is a good investment but thats just my opinion.

02-20-2003, 01:10 PM	#7
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Sounds like most of this you are speaking of body and sheet metal panels; What about all the interior type parts, panels for doors, heater controls, etc? As a rule are these parts of a good quality and work well? __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

02-20-2003, 01:10 PM	#8
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I would'nt say most of LMC's products are junk? Overpriced? For sure, but not junk... I ordered several parts from LMC (before I knew about their ludicrous prices) and all my trim and interior pieces came in GM wrapping and fit perfectly. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by Gene; 02-20-2003 at 01:13 PM.

02-20-2003, 02:19 PM	#9
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,684	parts prices I bought an aftermarket tail gate smooth type and it was of poor quality. I did not buy from any of the vendors here though. It was before I found the site. For all future body parts, I will only deal with these vendors/members. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

02-20-2003, 06:29 PM	#10
MJF No longer truckless Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 299	I'm not knocking used parts. I know from my own experience not to buy a cheap aftermarket core support. It was a pain & didn't fit very well at all. Most of the stuff I was thinking about buying new was like the knobs, mirrors, door handles, grills..... DO the grills usually not fit right either. If you can get a grill new for $300, why pay $175 or so plus shipping for one that's ok but not in perfect new condition?

02-20-2003, 06:38 PM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I bought Tiwannnes Inner fenders Complete CRAP Took atleast 20 hours to get them to fit 3 holes were not even there ! I had to add metal there so that I could dril the hole. The round shape Did not match the fender ....... Sucked So Much. But you can't get rust free metal around here. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-20-2003, 06:41 PM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,191	I bought an aftermarket grill from the Truck Shop at a Good Guys show for $200. It fit good and looks good but be careful handleing it, they are NOT as hardy as an original. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

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