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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Jive-Bomber, Oct 10, 2017.

  1. Jive-Bomber
    Joined: Aug 21, 2001
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    Jive-Bomber
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    Nothing Like New Old Stock!

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  2. I like NOS stuff but I use it and once its been used its no longer NOS. LOL

    The pusher had 4 NOS moon discs on it, I got them from a fellow HAMBer cheap and they came in the original packaging. They are still on the truck and they are no longer NOS.

    I am using an NOS Hurst mount in my A sedan. same deal cheap and came to me in the original box complete with bolts and instructions. But it has been bolted to an engine block so again no longer NOS.

    They made some beautiful stuff back in the era of real hot rods and customs. But my problem is that I use it instead of collect it. LOL
     
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  3. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
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    from oregon

    Nothing like being the first one to peel back that virgin wrapper.:rolleyes:
    I have a nearly NOS Nova L79 engine, about the only thing not new is the bare block.

     
  4. paul55
    Joined: Dec 1, 2010
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    paul55
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    from michigan

    My favorite caps!
     

  5. Rolleiflex
    Joined: Oct 25, 2007
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    While I see your dilemma, I've got a few NOS things sitting around, I'd say go ahead and use them on the wagon. We only live so many years, so enjoy them while you can.
     
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  6. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    Paul
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    There is a third option,
    Relieve yourself of the burdon of choice and send them to me.
     
  7. 2935ford
    Joined: Jan 6, 2006
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  8. belair
    Joined: Jul 10, 2006
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    belair
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    I love NOS too. It FITS and it LASTS. Use those caps. Or ignore Paul and sent them to me.
     
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  9. Tuck
    Joined: May 14, 2001
    Posts: 5,780

    Tuck
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    from MINNESOTA
    1. Early Hemi Tech

    Looks like they were sold at Sears in Minneapolis! Rad- so... yeah ignore @Paul and @belair and send them home to ME!
     
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  10. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    alchemy
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    I love bolting on NOS parts.
     
  11. deucetruck
    Joined: Jan 8, 2010
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    deucetruck
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    from Missouri

    Use them. Use them.
    (And then post a picture!)
     
  12. You and me both my friend. Unless you are using low quality NOS parts ( made in Japan for our era) they just seem to be better quality than what we can buy today.
     
  13. czuch
    Joined: Sep 23, 2008
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    czuch
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    from vail az

    I have a case of NOS Studebaker oil filters.
    If I cared enough to find out what else they fit, I'd use em. They're NOS.
    Use those caps.
     
  14. Dat Dirty Rat
    Joined: Jan 15, 2003
    Posts: 3,505

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    I let go of a set of Cal-Neva Vikings caps I wish I never parted with but also knew I would never use them....Lolol..Ive fighting with myself to part with my Cal Custom inner beauty rings and a set of Shannon Cones that came out of a collection of some one who passed recently
     
  15. Gman0046
    Joined: Jul 24, 2005
    Posts: 6,256

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    At least you know OEM NOS parts will fit. Can't say that for Chinese repops made by small children.
     
  16. jim snow
    Joined: Feb 16, 2007
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    Usem. Snowman
     
  17. Truck64
    Joined: Oct 18, 2015
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    Truck64
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    from Ioway

    I was at a long time electronics shop once, the owner would let me rummage around and usually buy stuff. Noticed a 1960s Eico Signal Generator kit, in the box.

    Unbuilt electronic kits go for some nice money, or at least profit so I bought it figuring to sell it on that auction site. Figured I should take inventory and make sure all the parts are there right? Then I started through the manual and reading the instructions. Well it wasn't long after that I got the ole soldering iron out and put the damn thing together. Works great, but it ain't worth shit now. Oops.
     
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  18. Your Safari is a definite worthy recipient for those caps!
     
  19. Hell yes, use 'em!
    I found a oem nos '35 front axle and oem nos '31 front cross member for my '29 banger. Can you guess where they are? Yep...

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  20. If you wait for the "perfect car" to put them on, your beard may be very long and grey, because the car that is better than the one you have now is ALWAYS around the corner. Use them, then you can brag they were "just some old crap I had lying around".
     
  21. autobilly
    Joined: May 23, 2007
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    In opposition to everyone else, I say keep 'em as they are. Jay, I know you (like myself) can appreciate the pleasure of just having great old things around. Like re painting over the perfect patina, once done/used you can never go back. Get another set of original used caps if you need them.
     
  22. Slap those babies on your car!
    They are doing no good on a shelf. Nicest ones you ever found ( they actually found you).
     
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  23. Use them or loose them....like maybe in a fire like I did a few month's back. Still haven't open the refrigerator of parts yet...hoping for the best.
     

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