I bought a lot of parts off ebay - which things on this list sho

March 14, 2008

I ended up buying that several pallet 50 Buick parts pile that was on ebay for $250. I did not have to pay shipping because the seller delivered it to me.

I have decided that I got my money’s worth if you even only count the grill and bumpers. I also think that having the shocks to send to Apple Hydraulics as a core is good to have.

Here is the list. I am trying to decide what other things to just get rid of either because it is just junk (throw it away or sell it for the lowest price I can to get someone to take it away – $1).

I have ranked this list according to how good it is. Can people tell me if there are items on this list that are hard to find (I should keep it if I ever think that I want it) and which things on the list are junk because they are easily replaceable at a reasonable price?:

1) Front and rear bumpers – very little rust (might scrape off with steel wool), still pretty shiny, a few surface scratches from mishandling – looks much better than the bumpers on my car (but I have an NOS rear bumper already).

2) Complete front grill assembly (all bolted together). – teeth look about the same as on my car – no rot, some scratches, pretty shiny. Bumper gards have rot in bottom, top part very nice and shiny. Could I use them as a core for Buick Boys?

Includes front parking light lenses and metal trim piece.

3) 4 rear shocks, 4 front shocks – can I use these for cores to send to Apple hydraulics so I don’t have to remove mine until I am ready? Is this a good option – the ones on my car look better? – do all of the rebuilt ones (that you can trade yours for) come out looking great – so that it there is no reason not to just exchange?

4) Steering box – looks pretty good – use for core?

5) Harrison Radiator – core looks good, top neck was dented (poor handling). – at least keep for core – don’t know if the neck can be reconditioned.

6) Mustache grill (Buick 8) – pitting, not damaged – could be rechromed.

7) windshield wiper jar (not broken) – complete but corrosion – could clean up pretty well though.

8) exhaust manifold – do these crack easily (good to have spare) – no heat riser box – no apparent cracks, but after sand blast and resurface might be fine.

9) intake – assembly – manifold, carter carburetor, throttle dashpot and linkages, fuel strainer bowl etc.

10) intake manifold

11) Set of front fenders - surface rust, heavy in some places but no rot. A few dents in places that can be fixed (not visible surface). Some paint visible in lots of places as well (only very light corrosion on outside here). Undercoating still on inside. Which 1950 models had the same fenders (obviously Roadmaster has longer ones). Are other models the same?

12) all steering related linkages

13) Water pump – use for core. Are new ones available?

14) Under seat heater core – few fins bent but does not look rotted

15) A bunch of stainless trim – probably ok after cleaning

16) 4 drum assy with upper control arm and brake parts

17) Battery box hold down/shield – some corrosion but not heavy rust. – keep this because some cars have it missing?

18) 1 set hood hinges with connecting rods. – keep this because parts might be missing or rods bent (in future car that I don’t have yet)

19) Starter – not too bad looking but surface rust. – includes solenoid

20) Generator – rusty – looks like it could be completely restored.

21) Air intake assy – some dents and rust in tubular part, rest is fine – mine is better.

22) Radio – very rusty, chrome part that shows might be ok (clean it to find out).

23) Oil filter canister – complete, some orange paint still visible on cover.

24) Brass Y fitting for split in vacuum hose for wipers and cleaner. – can you just get a brass one brand new (I know that plastic ones are available).

25) anti-sway bar – are new after market ones available?

26) Pulley – surface rust

27) Fan with spacer - rusty

28) Steering column – still painted but some little surface corrosion pits in the paint.

29) Ring gear – heavy surface corrosion but teeth are not chewed up.

Rebecca

March 15, 2008

DONT through anything away. Look on E-Bay,most every thing you list will be on there.Take the higest price per itam,cut it in half and you will have a FAIR price. Mark each item take them to a large car show and you should sell enough to get all your money back go to dinner and still put a buck in the piggy bank.

Paul Dobbin · March 15, 2008

Take a picture of the whole mess and then copy your list from this post and put the whole thing on Ebay as pickup only. Somebody will be thrill to take it all just for the parts they need.

Twitch · March 15, 2008

Agreed, somebody somewhere will be able to use the stuff.

critterpainter · March 16, 2008

Ballpark Values

Ex manifold $200 and up (I am assuming special or super. Repros are around $700)

intake man $100 and up (they crack below carb)

core water pump $20 (not reproduced, must be rebuilt!)

Brass or die cast Y for wipers...hard to find

air cleaner assy $50 and up

This is based on parts I have seen selling in the past for a 50 buick

bill

Bill Stoneberg · March 17, 2008

That Buick 8 Mustasch bar went for 125 last week on ebay. But I would keep it, if yours ever gets hit, it going to be expensive to find a core.

Sign In

I bought a lot of parts off ebay - which things on this list sho

Recommended Posts

Guest n1gzd

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Guest windjamer

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Paul Dobbin

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Twitch

Link to comment

Share on other sites

critterpainter

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Bill Stoneberg

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Activity