Demand is increasing which is why used prices are increasing. If we don't ask for new stuff, prices will only increase because fewer and fewer will be available with more and more people wanting some. They may not be cheap to begin with but I guarantee that if we don't ask for them, we'll be in a worse position 5 or 10 years down the road. The only way to get prices down is to get new stuff in production. The way we do that is by showing the companies capable of producing them that there is a demand. When new stuff is readily available it tends to impact the used parts market, and the used parts generally go down in price. At that point, only the period correct purist will fork out the dough for a pristine original set, possibly paying more for them than the new set they can buy.



Nothing is going to be cheap for the Y-block, compared to the rest, when it's first produced. That's just a cold hard fact. It'll take time for prices to come down but don't expect to ever be paying sbc prices for parts.


Lawrenceville, GA

Better to ask and receive, then to never ask at all. They might be more reasonable than what people are wanting for their used stuff right now. It's worth a shot in my opinion.

Heber City, UT (15 mins outside of Park City- basically it's in the mountains)

55 Effie

I could just kick myself right now! TWO reasonably priced sets came through on the HAMB and I was too late on both.



Bump to the top. If anyone has a set they are looking to part with I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Ryan

Heber City, UT (15 mins outside of Park City- basically it's in the mountains)

55 Effie

Let the war begin

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130518797409&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Good Luck

Oldmics

Don't worry guys, I won't be bidding on these

I would wager that these will go north of $1K...fun just to see pictures of NOS parts like this.

Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

Son of a monkey's goat! I don't even want to watch the carnage....

Heber City, UT (15 mins outside of Park City- basically it's in the mountains)

55 Effie

OK, I couldn't resit...I put a $500 bid in on these, then forgot about them...they went for $535!!!

Hope one of you guys got em...

Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

If they went for $535,then there wasn't any last minute craziness..they were at that price with a few hours to go..Saw some used,but very nice condition ones on Ebay yesterday.Don't know how long they were on,but looks like someone did the BIN at,I think I remember,$499

Southern Malcontent since 1952

[quote]BIGREDTODD (5/15/2011)

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OK, I couldn't resit...I put a $500 bid in on these, then forgot about them...they went for $535!!!



Hope one of you guys got em...

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I made the same mistake. I bid up to $525 and figured they'd go for the price of a black market kidney and didn't look again. I about tipped over when I say they went for 535! Another opportunity missed! Grrr. I'll be patient and get a set sooner or later.

Heber City, UT (15 mins outside of Park City- basically it's in the mountains)

55 Effie

In case someone is still looking for these. Not affiliated

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6625096#post6625096

58 Ford Custom 300 - San Pedro, CA (So-Cal)