Another eBay Dreamer On The Loose..

[Michael F.]

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This is the guy that paid $380.55 for the big block bypass hose.

Or he has more than one account on ebay and shilled it up to $380.55. Hoping others would follow suit.

[Jeffrey B.]

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There is something odd about the photo in the posting. The rear wheel looks like it was cut and pasted into the photo at the wrong angle.

[Henry S.]

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There is something odd about the photo in the posting. The rear wheel looks like it was cut and pasted into the photo at the wrong angle.

Jeffrey, Maybe it has all wheel steering like my JD 425.

[Ronald L.]

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It is incredible that you guys don't have anything better to do, can't read, or is it reading comprehension. And now the insinuation that John is selling shilled parts? Was it not posted in another thread that someone, like two people (not me) had this part way over $220 two days before the end of the auction?

Somebody really wanted that part and for a reason. Could it be the ribbing (P*** Rubber who made that original hose), that the repro is too "thin", has the "wrong" fabric texture, that the part that is "not" covered with orange paint has a manufacturers marking that has not been seen in a long time? I'll give you a hint, its NOT the GM logo

While NCRS embraces various levels of participation, trailer queen restorations, Bow Tie, Survivors, certainly over the decades it has been the cornerstone for accurate factory reproduction, so??? how about we engineers document factory original? Its not our job to define F.O. because the engineer that signed each one of the GM prints is the one that specified how each part was supposed to be made and finished.

There are a couple of you here, that are the knowledge base of the "Manufacturing Process" How each part was processed in the component plant and how the car was processed in St Louis. Same thing, those engineers had process sheets that define how (for example) an Air Cleaner base was stamped, with what machine in what plant and where (next plant) the part went after it was painted with the print specified paint.

How about we take 10 part numbers each and you come back with who the supplier was and what the Engineering Spec was for finish. At 3280 parts per car (66 AIM that Don has already compiled), it will only be a month or two before each part has been exactly defined. And the perfect restoration guide becomes a reality.

Now that is some positive focus to all that pent up arm chair energy.

[Larry T.]

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Or he has more than one account on ebay and shilled it up to $380.55. Hoping others would follow suit.

That is not the case. I have done business with the buyer and the seller individually. Both have very good reputations in my opinion. Most here will at vouch for the seller.

[Ridge K.]

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It is incredible that you guys don't have anything better to do, can't read, or is it reading comprehension. And now the insinuation that John is selling shilled parts? Was it not posted in another thread that someone, like two people (not me) had this part way over $220 two days before the end of the auction?

Somebody really wanted that part and for a reason. Could it be the ribbing (P*** Rubber who made that original hose), that the repro is too "thin", has the "wrong" fabric texture, that the part that is "not" covered with orange paint has a manufacturers marking that has not been seen in a long time? I'll give you a hint, its NOT the GM logo

While NCRS embraces various levels of participation, trailer queen restorations, Bow Tie, Survivors, certainly over the decades it has been the cornerstone for accurate factory reproduction, so??? how about we engineers document factory original? Its not our job to define F.O. because the engineer that signed each one of the GM prints is the one that specified how each part was supposed to be made and finished.

There are a couple of you here, that are the knowledge base of the "Manufacturing Process" How each part was processed in the component plant and how the car was processed in St Louis. Same thing, those engineers had process sheets that define how (for example) an Air Cleaner base was stamped, with what machine in what plant and where (next plant) the part went after it was painted with the print specified paint.

How about we take 10 part numbers each and you come back with who the supplier was and what the Engineering Spec was for finish. At 3280 parts per car (66 AIM that Don has already compiled), it will only be a month or two before each part has been exactly defined. And the perfect restoration guide becomes a reality.

Now that is some positive focus to all that pent up arm chair energy.

Whoa nellie, Ronald. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
On that very thread about that little hose, if I remember it correctly, several folks stepped forward to defend not only the seller as a man of integrity, but also the buyer's right to exercise his freedom to pay whatever he wanted for that little NOS part. Several folks. I happened to be not only one of them, but also the only poster who brought up the idea of American capitalism. As a matter of fact, I took a "hit" on that very subject.

Certainly there will be strong commentary anytime someone lists a vintage Corvette on eBay for getting close to two million dollars. For many, that's pretty confusing why anyone would do that, as well as some wonder how any drastic actions affect the investment value of all of our cars. The same commentary shows up with high-dollar vintage parts.

Personally, I see the commentary as beneficial to the learning process. A few may be a little too harsh on critical comments, but several members step up and refute those posts.

I kind of admire your maverick style. Reminds me of someone else....

Ridge.

[Jack M.]

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Nudda Viewpoint (and in reality, essentially meaningless):

I've observed these posts and viewed the various links...originally, I was just hoping for a chuckle from the ad*. Don't get me wrong, even though I'm very short in height, I can clearly see the many viewpoints from various angles. Personally, I could care less about eBay...never had an account, never purchased anything, and I'm bad enough with English without them throwing in a cApitol letter in the middle of their title.

Back to my point...can somebody explain why you may be so passionate about this (or similar) posts on eBay? Will any of these responses make me more intelligent in our hobby? And remember, this is a hobby for most of us...it shouldn't consume our thoughts nor should we lose sleep over the eBay posters price or intent. Heck, I can find much more grievous stuff to persecute someone over...can't you?

I simply view this advertisement as a person looking to find more about the original owners than finding somebody crazy enough to buy it. Itz a fishing expedition and hez creatively trolling for an answer...maybe you see it differently. Caution...spit out the bait because there is a hook about to puncture your lip.

Unless you were interested in purchasing the vehicle, I ask again...why care about the inflated price? Does a jacked up price lend to more potential viewers looking at the ad...if so, he executed his plan well. Do all the stones cast his way really accomplish anything besides hard feelings...you decide if itz worth the effort. And if it makes you feel good doing so, thatz not my problem either...you certainly have that right in our great country.

I'm just a rookie here and truly respect the input and knowledge granted by this wonderful forum. If you are having a bad day, take a deep breath. Pass a little gas. You'll sleep better tonight...

My demented viewpoint,
Jack
*(PS- I did get my chuckle from the tire angles...so all was not lost.)