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Post by 66trakpak on Apr 21, 2012 11:09:11 GMT -5
He has to sell me those NOS red floor mats out of it first. hey Jasen, if i get the 220 i will give ya the mats out of it ;D. but im sure you will be waiting a while for that to happen ;D.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2012 21:43:14 GMT -5
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Post by bubbasz1 on Apr 29, 2012 7:17:33 GMT -5
Only $100.00 for shipping, nice.
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Post by shane on Apr 29, 2012 9:26:49 GMT -5
Only $100.00 for shipping, nice. even better yet it's being shipped threw the UPS gorillas for that $100
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Post by BR[] on Apr 29, 2012 9:34:08 GMT -5
still cheap
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Post by streetrod on Apr 29, 2012 13:40:16 GMT -5
Those parts are very heavy and all the shippers are charging more because of the high price of fuel. Plus now ebay also charges fees on your shipping cost.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2012 15:14:54 GMT -5
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Post by rocketman269v on Apr 30, 2012 8:59:48 GMT -5
Those parts are very heavy and all the shippers are charging more because of the high price of fuel. Plus now ebay also charges fees on your shipping cost. I've been using Fastenal for large/heavy items ever since one of our members told us about it. They are reasonable and have not had any "incidents" to date. I've shipped several cranks, a pair of heads, an aluminum intake and a complete rear end. Highly recommend.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 10:44:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 11:20:33 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 11:56:27 GMT -5
You have a real problem with 66 3 X 2 values it seems. As with anything,something is worth what someone is willing to pay. Why do you say that parts vendors are piranhas? How much do you want for your 3 X 2 setup you said you have? Just curious,that's all.
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Post by BR[] on May 2, 2012 13:29:51 GMT -5
Tell me about this 65 PROTOTYPE that sold for $1200? When did that sale take place and how was it listed that you knew it to be a PROTOTYPE? I would love to track it down to verify it. Any and all information will be appreciated.I got over$ $1700 for the tri-carb manifolds, 3 years ago.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 19:44:43 GMT -5
The 1965 manifold sold in 2006, seller in Pittsburgh area I think, but my notes are cryptic. Was listed as 'drag racing prototype', not 1965. I reached '1965' conclusion after some phone calls and checking as I never saw one before. I also recall it did not have a GM engineering riveted tag. Seller also had a AU manifold. I'm sure you know the parts and players now, I know it isn't the piece on your site. I didn't buy it.
I have been second bidder eight times on perhaps two dozen offerings on ebay, I never bid on a empty manifold. I only started to keep serious track of closed sales since 1999. I bought my AZ 151 setup for $1900 12/2011. This was the asking price and I bought it. Second owner's son, total stranger to me, piece was dead on a shelf in LA since 1969 and this was a public sale on the CO board. Bell crank, one fuel line, choke pull off and short linkage piece missing, I have the other needed 3X2 parts with very little in to them. This unit is straight and square to the world, I am quite sure it is the best unit I have ever seen not already on a primo car, naturally I am delighted. Prices going up and up could only benefit me, I am not in the selling or trading market to benefit however.
Piranha is a term of endearment used in business, meaning if you do not actively chase the buck at the first whiff of money (blood) some one else certainly will. Every and any time what seems like a new benchmark is set in Oldsmobile numbered QJ's, distributors, engines and components (especially HTF heads) the known guys are on the spot, so tip of the hat to the piranhas. They have earned the nom de guerre.
What is with all the d-minor 'I am the only true keeper of the 3X2 flame' steroids flexing and sparring on every Oldsmobile board I read? Recap: you stated a 3X2 adds 50% value, I said no, only a 3X2 and lies about what the car is adds 50%. I said perhaps with a OAI and you said no then 100%. You said I have a problem with parts values, see $1900 outlay, where is my poor adjustment? Old timers used to say you butt heads you get lice. I want to break the bread of common appreciation and shared enthusiasm, not claw and scratch like women.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 22:43:02 GMT -5
Naw,I'm not the keeper or know it all of the tri power world,just a very small part of it. After owning many tri power setups,6 of the 66 OAI cleaners and one of the 66 W-30's,I think I do have a good handle on the values. With that being said,does that make me somebody?,hell no it doesn't. The guys who think their car or parts elevates them to another level only kid themselves. Do they sell every time one is put on for big $$$$,no,but it only takes one guy looking. The thing about them is,there's a lot of parts repo'd for them now wheres the parts use to be hard to find. I bought every one of them I could that was reasonable and built complete setups from them. I had guys call and try and buy parts only but I only sold complete units,some understood,some got pissed. I've seen junk sell for big $$$$$ on eBay but when a nice restored unit comes on,it's the 'it's way overpriced and not worth the money' crowd I don't understand. I see parts and cars for sale on these forums that are way outa line IMHO but I NEVER say anything about it. If I'm not interested,what difference does it make how much it is? Another thing about me is,I'm known for having a good reputation. I just had a guy who I sold a tri power to about 6-7 years ago and he just got around to using it. He called with a problem and I handled it with no question about the time frame. I'm not going to let $$$$ stand in the way of doing what's right. How many guys can say that? Here's a picture that says I don't BS.
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Post by Big Mike on May 2, 2012 22:56:41 GMT -5
Here's a picture that says I don't BS. You don't BS, ah, that carpet says otherwise!
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Post by RAM Z on May 3, 2012 4:12:39 GMT -5
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Post by BR[] on May 3, 2012 6:38:37 GMT -5
That looks like a retirement plan to me.......
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 6:57:04 GMT -5
Here's a picture that says I don't BS. You don't BS, ah, that carpet says otherwise! Serious $$ My vote, "bedspread" not that it makes it any better
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 8:17:23 GMT -5
Naw,I'm not the keeper or know it all of the tri power world,just a very small part of it. After owning many tri power setups,6 of the 66 OAI cleaners and one of the 66 W-30's,I think I do have a good handle on the values. With that being said,does that make me somebody?,hell no it doesn't. The guys who think their car or parts elevates them to another level only kid themselves. Do they sell every time one is put on for big $$$$,no,but it only takes one guy looking. The thing about them is,there's a lot of parts repo'd for them now wheres the parts use to be hard to find. I bought every one of them I could that was reasonable and built complete setups from them. I had guys call and try and buy parts only but I only sold complete units,some understood,some got pissed. I've seen junk sell for big $$$$$ on eBay but when a nice restored unit comes on,it's the 'it's way overpriced and not worth the money' crowd I don't understand. I see parts and cars for sale on these forums that are way outa line IMHO but I NEVER say anything about it. If I'm not interested,what difference does it make how much it is? Another thing about me is,I'm known for having a good reputation. I just had a guy who I sold a tri power to about 6-7 years ago and he just got around to using it. He called with a problem and I handled it with no question about the time frame. I'm not going to let $$$$ stand in the way of doing what's right. How many guys can say that? Here's a picture that says I don't BS. I sure appreciate the honesty about who you really are, I might have only guessed based on your previous statements, such honesty is rare today. I've learned people are actually dying to break out and just give them the chance and they will show you, I'm thinking of Colonel Nathan Jessup in A Few Good Men. I don't understand though why you want to assert those who want strength of identity through the cars, parts and spoken word at the end of your first paragraph are out of touch, then you actually make a attempt here and in other remarks to do exactly the same yourself. Here as one notable example is another in-context quote I have cut and saved from your remarks on the CO board October 9, 2011, which made my eyes become round: "Quote: Originally Posted by snowballs442 Its not real until it is proven real. Otherwise it is a fake. That has to be the most asinine statement I've ever read on a message board. You guys who think that unless a car has documentation,it's a clone/fake/recreation etc. need to get a life period. I've said this many times,nobody back in the day knew these cars were going to be what they are,so why keep the paperwork? How about this,64-67 & 72,442 was an option. Why is a Cutlass with all of the correct 442 parts/option not a 442? If you put a OAI hood on a non OAI car,is it still an OAI car? Sure it is,it was an option. I guarantee you I can clone up a 66 and NOBODY can tell,NOBODY. Why am I taking the stance about the above statement when I have all of the wallpaper for my car? because every car without documentation is not a fake." classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/40781-5v-not-present-1966-442-real.html#post330162Post #9 Again, thanks for removing all doubt about who you are. My feeble skills are no match for a guy who openly assures me he can fool anyone, I rest assured based on the strength of your typed word which you expect any reader to trust as gospel anything 1966 you touch or are involved is bogus. I never heard of you until I observed you drawing attention to yourself and made me wonder. Meanwhile I am marooned out here in the real world, separate and distinct from these online fantasies. I use the data gathered from places such as the ebay sales to reckon how things really are, and will continue to do so. I've seen your purple carpet picture I think every time you have posted it on the internet. All I see is four OAI shrouds, a snapshot of passing time. You certainly have realized more mileage out of that image then one dared imagine. If I followed the advice of some readers and printed it out and stuck it in my ass, would I through miraculous wonderful powers be transformed in to HE-MAN MASTER OF THE 3X2? It is self evident interested parties have attempted to fix prices upward on these parts and the cars that use them. I am apparently bringing you and your disciples this news, the weight of the overwhelming hindsight facts make disputing them pointless. I have no stake in the game and no reverse sour grapes attitude brought to my viewpoint, it is what it is and I steer WAY around it. I am happy to observe it from afar as part of my own damage control, and I invite you to disregard my ideas since they are so far apart from your reality, and go on as before. I will do likewise. CW
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Post by RAM Z on May 3, 2012 10:30:16 GMT -5
Sounds to me someone has a problem with peoples asking prices. I bought a 65 442 carb for 10 bucks at Norwalk. I also bought a complete 65 shifter for 30 bucks off craiglist. I traded an automatic console for a mint 4 speed one. We all find deals. It seems people like yourself have a problem when the prices are higher than you want to pay. Not everyone has a Tri Carb set up, and most are incomplete when found. Warpath has bolt on units, if you want it you can pay what he is asking. Simple as that. I wouldnt take less than 50,000 for my red car. You may scoff at that but its mine and I can ask whatever the hell I want.
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