Topic: Original Tie Wrap
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
What's an original tie wrap worth these days...$5, $10, maybe $40?
Check this one out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10076&viewitem=&item=250086129497
How about a cracked rear end tag? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250086084219
Now I know why Gene never throws anything away.
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"Original" always adds to the price. The law of "supply and demand" is alive and well in da Corvette world! 
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......although if I had a valuable C2 I might sing a different tune...
......although if I had a valuable C2 I might sing a different tune...
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
Now here's some cheap C3 parts too. 
I guess if you need it, your REALLY need it!
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Well, they don't make this type of glass fuse anymore, and, when judging, they do count for the originality portion. Most judges won't go thru the trouble of verifying this, but some will, and they may gig ya for a point each!
Along the same, twisted logic...I bought an original, in da A/C box, PF-25 erl filter for the '74...and I'll probably never even screw it on the engine. Paid...$40!!!
Along the same, twisted logic...I bought an original, in da A/C box, PF-25 erl filter for the '74...and I'll probably never even screw it on the engine. Paid...$40!!!
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] Well, they don't make this type of glass fuse anymore, and, when judging, they do count for the originality portion. Most judges won't go thru the trouble of verifying this, but some will, and they may gig ya for a point each!
Along the same, twisted logic...I bought an original, in da A/C box, PF-25 erl filter for the '74...and I'll probably never even screw it on the engine. Paid...$40!!! [/QUOTE]
So thats why I've been savin those things...kewl. Now I can tell da wife we'z gonna be rich!
Along the same, twisted logic...I bought an original, in da A/C box, PF-25 erl filter for the '74...and I'll probably never even screw it on the engine. Paid...$40!!!
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So thats why I've been savin those things...kewl. Now I can tell da wife we'z gonna be rich!
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Alot of what people will pay on e-bay has to do with timing. If no one's looking for it when you sell, you lose. If lots of people need it when you are selling, you can really make out. I recently sold a part that I had bought earlier on e-bay for $10 for $85.
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