Old Ford & Dodge parts are really scarce in my part of the world. Just a sign of the time dinosaurs..... Have a blessed week everyone. Texas Red
Sad day when you cannot even give away mopar parts, off to the crap yard.
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I had some parts for sale for 2 years. I ended up trading them but that is hard to do. I have had to buy used parts from thousands of miles away because nobody has anything (or is interested in advertising anything) locally. I also think with today's restoration costs, shipping costs, economy and aging Mopar enthusiasts demand is dropping. I don't see myself tackling another car based on what I had to go through with this one.
Selling isn't fun anymore.
- Marketplace. Free and fast, but the goons that non-stop message you ask stupid questions about what they already know they aren't buying is ridiculous. Ask you to go take a picture of something, you reply with picture, then they are never to be heard of again. Not even a "thanks", but no thanks. They treat you like "Google Search" as if your time and efforts are meaningless.
- Ebay. Fine and dandy and I sold a lot off of ebay. BUT... sell over 600 bucks and you got a 10-99. In most cases I can't even remember where I bought the part and I certainly don't have my receipt for my tax deduction.
- Nobody wants to pay. Not even 5 bucks for something they need.
MobileCustoms
You can twist perceptions, reality won't budge
Let's talk about it this weekend in Farm Town!
Owen 340+6
Bang em till it breaks
Well speaking of such I'm doing a small shop clean out in the parts for sale section right now if anyone needs stuff brought to mopars in the park
Mr. Sinister
Devastation Manager/ Exposer of Lies
Real estate prices are insane even the cost to keep it around isn’t cheap either -60x40 barn half full- and pretty much like more than one or two of us has said even a $5 part isn’t even selling.
What’s it worth when it’s not selling?
RGAZ
Diehard
We need a post, by location, for "come pick through my stuff for free". Post hours and days and when it will be hauled off to the scrap.
I would dig for gold if given the chance near me.
But I do agree with most here, its becoming more of a pain vs. just taking to the scrapyard.
RGAZ
I would dig for gold if given the chance near me.
But I do agree with most here, its becoming more of a pain vs. just taking to the scrapyard.
RGAZ
Mr. Sinister
Devastation Manager/ Exposer of Lies
We do ….sort of…. It’s called a swap meet and it’s an added cost - gas, swap space entry - and the labor involved. I don’t mind helping out but these days it’s more like handing it out. JM2C.
I will be giving away at least 6 to 10 small block oil pans
RGAZ
Diehard
The problem with swap meets is no one brings everything (of course). I’d rather just come to your place with a six pack, share some beers, listen to stories, find what you don’t want but I do, and say thanks. Same team.
I guess I’m just a dreamer.
@davescuda have any junk '68-'69 Cuda valances that the dual exhaust notches are still good?
None for sale or free, just have my personal ones
that's not true. when i roll out to swap i roll heavy and to sell ****. i take damn near the kitchen sink with me.
sure i sell some stuff, but you know what i get mostly? tire kickers. time wasters. nickel dicks.
the buying market is shrinking and those that are left are picky and aloof. they'll buy it repop or get it on ebay, a forum, or endlessly troll MP or CL and find that deal in 3, 4 6 months from now while the car sits, unfinished.
So the guy is on a FB group for X make and model. Picture of the car being parted. You message him about 2 parts, it takes him 4 tries to send a pic but just of one of the parts. Then he gives you a price for both parts! Radiator support??? Is it rusted and bent to Hell?? Makes a difference of I want it for an his silly price! At lest that group tried top get rid of scammers!
RGAZ
Diehard
Maybe I go to wrong swap meets then, I buy what I need when I see it. I ask if they have parts for XX car or YY car and get 60% of the time "I didn't bring that stuff". Some guys are good and we can setup a meet and exchange later (Ivester's parts for example), but most just walk away.
I don't waste peoples time for stuff I am not ready to buy. I do see a lot more people that you describe as the years roll by which is unfortunate.
I just picked up my AMD Memorial Day sale order steel and the guy loading me commented that the parts I was getting they don't move often. (Bought parts for a 69 B-body) so I guess the demand is shrinking. Too bad.
RGAZ
Part of the problem too is a slant six car is almost all that is left.. that along with the times… makes that car platted in gold damn near. I paid 450 bucks for a 2 dr slant 69 dart in 1999… people are asking 3-5k now in the shape I bought mine in out of a field in Arkansas. Then there is how much all of the other stuff costs in 2025… that’s what is killing it all if you ask me. Younger generation can also go financed a faster car now too. Pay monthly…more aftermarket support… new parts not old….faster car….modern bits. They want to bolt things on… buy it not build it. Like this weekend I’m running in the 12.0 index class…. It’s me and an old Belvedere II against like 20 corvettes and mustangs and Camaros and hellcats. The majority of those people we are against are mid 30s and under. I’m 44 and the other guy is in his 60s.
^^ I agree.
New vs old. Modern muscle vs old muscle.
Make one or buy one.
Just like a bank or auto finance co.. They will finance a new or not too old modern car.
Build a classic??? A guy either has the $ to buy one done or scrape some $$$ and buy a project and then have the $ to slowly make one or spend years (decades?) building it.
Yes, add up the costs of parts,materials, then have the desire or ability or time to build a classic.
But, look at the "modern" muscle cars. They are either wore out, abused bad..... or low enough miles and NOT abused and thus costs $$$$$ but nothing compared to want a guy can spend restoring an old classic! A guy has to really want the old classic for it to make any sense!!!
New vs old. Modern muscle vs old muscle.
Make one or buy one.
Just like a bank or auto finance co.. They will finance a new or not too old modern car.
Build a classic??? A guy either has the $ to buy one done or scrape some $$$ and buy a project and then have the $ to slowly make one or spend years (decades?) building it.
Yes, add up the costs of parts,materials, then have the desire or ability or time to build a classic.
But, look at the "modern" muscle cars. They are either wore out, abused bad..... or low enough miles and NOT abused and thus costs $$$$$ but nothing compared to want a guy can spend restoring an old classic! A guy has to really want the old classic for it to make any sense!!!
Mopar603
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This. The "boomers and X'ers are dying off or doing something else. I don't care what anyone says, the young guys DO NOT WANT THESE BOOMER CARS. I work with teens every sing day. You talk about cars and their eyes glaze over. Sure, they know McLaren, BMW, Subaru, Lamborghini, etc., but alk about a classics or hot rods and they walk away. Fewer and fewer people are restoring them and more are building street machines using aftermarket parts, making the cars perform and handle better, too. Plus, it's too damn expensive to restore them. Guys selling used Mopar parts are trying to retire off of every part they sell. Its insane what they're asking for old parts. Roadkill has made clapped out or unrestored cars cool, which doesn't help the resto market, either. I truly feel that the hot rod, and automotive hobby in general, is in it Swan song. The remaining Boomers, GenX and some Millenials, and that's it. It's over. Just my opinion by talking with teens.
We have a new Member looking for a good '67 & ^ Dr. Side frt. Frame rail, didn't You have one a while back? May be cornfuzed tho', lol......
Dartswinger70
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yup had my 86 fox body at the track stock its a convertible Im running 15s not beating it a guy with new challenger and a laptop tuner program is running 11s etc. and he drove it there like I did mine etc. you can just lay down cash and go fast any more .
briansb71
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It can be tough. People want certain parts but they are located too far away to retrieve them or, like me, just out of room to store anything else. At this point, I’m just looking to procure the required parts to complete my ongoing project cars, then I am going to be doing some left over parts offloading myself. God help me if I should have to move before these cars are done. I’d be so screwed!
Just remember.... the guy said " he who dies with the most toys....is the winner!"
I have NO desire to be the "winner"!
Find any rural country ranchy and farmer kid and they might not get too excited about a 60s "muscle" car BUT trucks..that is a totally different story!! Especially in Texas!
Woody500
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Sorry you're not near Indy. Vans Carb & Electric there is the best.
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