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Adams74Chevy · 08-24-2010, 08:59 AM

I found a guy on my local CL with a set of front fenders for sale they were installed on his '79 at one time.
He says they are rust free and from the picture of them on the truck I would guess aftermarket.
He seems set on trading more than just cash, so he's come up with this trade his fenders for my extra parts from a '70s 350: a set of heads, exhaust manifolds, 4 barrel intake, 2 barrel intake, crankshaft, valvecovers, a quadrajet, hei distributor, pistons and rods PLUS $90. I think he's a bit high on the cash add on amount...or am I just being a tightwad.
I know good body parts in my area are like gold considering how they salt the roads around here.
I just want to make sure I'm not getting screwed. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Adam

RandyP · 08-24-2010, 09:31 AM

The aftermarket fenders retail (high end retail, you should be able to beat retail price) for $177 each +tax. If you're getting the wheelhouse as well, that's an extra $100 retail per side new aftermarket.

Is about all the help I can offer on it since I have no real idea what your parts are really worth.

Adams74Chevy · 08-24-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

The aftermarket fenders retail (high end retail, you should be able to beat retail price) for $177 each +tax. If you're getting the wheelhouse as well, that's an extra $100 retail per side new aftermarket.

Is about all the help I can offer on it since I have no real idea what your parts are really worth.

It's not including the inner wheel wells. My thing is I have no way of know what quality they really are w/o a receipt.

baclay9 · 08-24-2010, 10:07 AM

He sounds really high to me. But I know good body panels are harder to come by up there. You can pick a set of good fenders up down here for cheap.

*nbpro* · 08-24-2010, 10:09 AM

sounds really high a set of heads, exhaust manifolds, 4 barrel intake, 2 barrel intake, crankshaft, valvecovers, a quadrajet, hei distributor, pistons and rods PLUS $90.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-24-2010, 10:21 AM

It would be no deal for me. Those parts plus 90 are worth more than that . how much was he asking when he put a price on the fenders?

Redcap · 08-24-2010, 10:43 AM

Sounds like a pretty rough trade, in my opinion. I'd tell him to pound sand.

ECU PIRATE · 08-24-2010, 10:43 AM

Sounds like Highway robbery....................don't see many 73-80's in the pick and pulls anymore. Go to Certifit up in B'more and save yourself some money.

glock35ipsc · 08-24-2010, 10:47 AM

Not a good deal at all. Keep looking, you'll find others.

www.craiglook.com < a really good Craigslist search engine

texasfunk · 08-24-2010, 11:35 AM

Sounds like a bad deal! I know its easier to find here, but I got me a perfect pair of aftermarkets for 50 bucks the other day!

spudz · 08-24-2010, 11:41 AM

I dont think thats a good deal.. HELL I paid 150 bux for a complete 76 swb with solid front fenders and repairable bed and new tires. Cab is shot to hell and motor blown but a great parts truck. I would maybe swap even, but I wouldnt give him anything.

Adams74Chevy · 08-24-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WigglesTheHoly

It would be no deal for me. Those parts plus 90 are worth more than that . how much was he asking when he put a price on the fenders?

I finally got a cash price after saying no deal on all the parts + $90.
He says: "I can do 135 for both. They r on ebay for 165 for one"
I don't base much on what the going price is on ebay.

glock35ipsc · 08-24-2010, 12:58 PM

You can buy new repro's for $85-$90 each plus freight.

Adams74Chevy · 08-24-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

You can buy new repro's for $85-$90 each plus freight.

I know, I just hate paying almost as much for frieght as the parts.

ECU PIRATE · 08-24-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Adams74Chevy

I know, I just hate paying almost as much for frieght as the parts.

You are somewhat close to me ( I am 20 miles south of DC ). I would try going to Certifit up in B'more. I believe their repos are running about $ 60 bucks each. I have a set I would give you in a pinch free of charge but, they need too much rust repair. I bought an entire front clip shortly after I got by Blazer sight unseen but, the only thing that was good was the radiator support...................

SS Delux · 08-24-2010, 05:43 PM

If you are in a pinch buy em but if not wait it out. I got a set of fenders for my 87 in trade for all the plastic trim of the parts truck plus the door panels.

motornut · 08-24-2010, 05:52 PM

you need to see pics with a current days paper in the pic,(maybe,and to show not old pics off net somewhere else),and quality of items then try $$ includes inner fenders but only after u see pics

Adams74Chevy · 08-24-2010, 05:59 PM

I'm going to pass on them for now, Certifit up in B'more appears to be about the same for new repros as he's asking for his used, plus I'm looking into a similar truck to mine in much better shape so it may become my project truck with my '74 then becoming a parts truck if it all works out.

08-24-2010, 08:59 AM	#1
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Am I getting a fair trade? I found a guy on my local CL with a set of front fenders for sale they were installed on his '79 at one time. He says they are rust free and from the picture of them on the truck I would guess aftermarket. He seems set on trading more than just cash, so he's come up with this trade his fenders for my extra parts from a '70s 350: a set of heads, exhaust manifolds, 4 barrel intake, 2 barrel intake, crankshaft, valvecovers, a quadrajet, hei distributor, pistons and rods PLUS $90. I think he's a bit high on the cash add on amount...or am I just being a tightwad. I know good body parts in my area are like gold considering how they salt the roads around here. I just want to make sure I'm not getting screwed. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Adam __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

08-24-2010, 09:31 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? The aftermarket fenders retail (high end retail, you should be able to beat retail price) for $177 each +tax. If you're getting the wheelhouse as well, that's an extra $100 retail per side new aftermarket. Is about all the help I can offer on it since I have no real idea what your parts are really worth. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-24-2010, 10:07 AM	#4
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? He sounds really high to me. But I know good body panels are harder to come by up there. You can pick a set of good fenders up down here for cheap.

08-24-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? sounds really high a set of heads, exhaust manifolds, 4 barrel intake, 2 barrel intake, crankshaft, valvecovers, a quadrajet, hei distributor, pistons and rods PLUS $90.

08-24-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? It would be no deal for me. Those parts plus 90 are worth more than that . how much was he asking when he put a price on the fenders? __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-24-2010, 10:43 AM	#7
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? Sounds like a pretty rough trade, in my opinion. I'd tell him to pound sand.

08-24-2010, 10:43 AM	#8
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? Sounds like Highway robbery....................don't see many 73-80's in the pick and pulls anymore. Go to Certifit up in B'more and save yourself some money. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

08-24-2010, 10:47 AM	#9
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? Not a good deal at all. Keep looking, you'll find others. www.craiglook.com < a really good Craigslist search engine __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-24-2010 at 10:47 AM.

08-24-2010, 11:35 AM	#10
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? Sounds like a bad deal! I know its easier to find here, but I got me a perfect pair of aftermarkets for 50 bucks the other day! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

08-24-2010, 11:41 AM	#11
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? I dont think thats a good deal.. HELL I paid 150 bux for a complete 76 swb with solid front fenders and repairable bed and new tires. Cab is shot to hell and motor blown but a great parts truck. I would maybe swap even, but I wouldnt give him anything. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-24-2010, 12:58 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? You can buy new repro's for $85-$90 each plus freight. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-24-2010 at 12:58 PM.

08-24-2010, 05:43 PM	#16
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? If you are in a pinch buy em but if not wait it out. I got a set of fenders for my 87 in trade for all the plastic trim of the parts truck plus the door panels.

08-24-2010, 05:52 PM	#17
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? you need to see pics with a current days paper in the pic,(maybe,and to show not old pics off net somewhere else),and quality of items then try $$ includes inner fenders but only after u see pics __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-24-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: Am I getting a fair trade? I'm going to pass on them for now, Certifit up in B'more appears to be about the same for new repros as he's asking for his used, plus I'm looking into a similar truck to mine in much better shape so it may become my project truck with my '74 then becoming a parts truck if it all works out. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter Last edited by Adams74Chevy; 08-24-2010 at 06:00 PM.



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