1981-87 GMC tailgate band NOS!
 

This is one of the holy grail parts for 81-87 GMC trucks, gorgeous condition-never been installed. OEM GM and extremely hard to find! I have 4 NOS Chevrolet 81-87 tailgate band trim panels NOS but this is my only GMC one NOS. I'm asking $1800 for this gem. I can send more pics if you are a serious buyer-this is a rare item indeed!

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Here are some pics of it outside so you can get a better look at it-this is part number 360830.

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A few more pics....

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Any interest....? Very rare piece....open to offers.

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This on ebay already?? Thought i seen it

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Yes-I would rather it go to somebody here but knowing how pricey these are, I listed it to get more exposure. I've seen the Chevrolet NOS tail gate panels go very close to 1K so knowing how much more scarce GMC NOS is, I figure its a fair starting price. Its not just NOS-there are NO dings, scratches, flawless GMC emblem, etc. just gorgeous!

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I agree with the price, just takes the right buyer.

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Its something i need but i would rather spend that kind of money in the motor. :)
I have seen one go for 3k used

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Wow....I can't in good conscious sell one for 3K even for NOS! I'm willing to work a little on the price too but so far no interest on here.

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With the way aluminum trim oxidizes, pits and paint fades, there's no better feeling than simply bolting on a perfect trim panel on a perfectly prepped/buffed and polished tailgate! And trim like this is what really makes a nice paint finish pop IMO!

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Best way to determine the value on these is to look up sold items on eBay. That is how I actually price my stuff. That being said, I sold a NOS Chevy one for $1000 a while back and they aren't near as hard to find as a NOS GMC one! If you are willing to let it ride, you will probably will get your asking price. It just takes the right buyer.

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I'm amazed a company hasn't started repoping these. They could make a killing.

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Yeah....I read somewhere that GM won't release licensing for reproducing GMC specific parts....not sure exactly why tho...it always makes me wonder why GM just doesn't "dust off" their OEM tooling and re-issue production parts for vintage vehicles....they would make a lot of $$$ on the aftermarket side of things I would think.

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Well I searched EBay and while there wasn't a recent sale of a NOS panel w/emblem like mine, but there was a used one on 8/15 used that sold for $3,050 with 31 bids! Soooo.....it may not be a bad idea to just shelve it for a better time. I guess the right person just needs to see it after all. I know I've never seen an NOS one on EBay that I can remember myself. Well, if it doesn't sell by the weekend I have no problem letting it sit for awhile....hell, it alone is reason enough to look for a nice GMC project truck! lol

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I am sending you a PM with a couple that have sold. I don't want to mess up your post

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Put this on an auction not a fixed price. Start it out low and just watch. You will get your money. If you don't think you will just put a reserve on it.

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I've thought about that too....

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I need one badly, but not that badly. If you get the middle eastern buyers on it, you can probably get your money.

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The issue with a select few of these NOS pieces is that while they are pricey, they keep going up so the longer the wait the higher the end prices always are. I've seen this song and dance with 68-72 Chevelle stuff, 78-88 gbody parts.....and trucks now too. Add to that no reproduction available and it can get insane.

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Very interesting trend on this particular piece for sure!

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OK.....its up for auction with a conservative reserve so we'll see what happens!!

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We need a "like" button.....

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The market has spoken-NOS GMC band sold for $800. Not a bad deal for somebody....very scarce part at a great price!

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I wouldn't have let it go for that. Thought you would have had a higher reserve than that.

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Hey I've had these parts a long time....whatever they go for they go for. I dont like to play EBay bid games-I only had 2 offers from members on this board so there isn't a big demand right now for them it appears. But, I'm fine with the sale-somebody got a great deal-nothing wrong with that!

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Congrats on the sale!

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Well, winning bidder contacted me and said he couldn't pay for the item...wtf? Oh well, I guess I'll just put this part away for awhile....maybe there's a good reason....maybe there's a GMC build in my future?

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You got to be kidding me?! That's ridiculous!

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Well, I debated on selling it to begin with but I guess I can just keep it for awhile. It'd be my luck to find a solid GMC truck build that would need one after I sold my only tailgate trim lol.

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Doesn't this mean 2 people bid 800? Ask the other guy if they are still interested.

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I was joking around with the parts guy at my local dealership back in 2001ish and mentioned needing one. They had one in stock that was plain and didn't have Chevrolet or GMC on it. Got it for about $125-150 IIRC.

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I believe there were different part numbers for the panels w/emblem from the bare panels-the one I sold recently was the first NOS GMC panel I'd ever seen and that particular one has been discontinued for a long time with zero stock showing anywhere in the country at the time I offered it. Previously it had been sitting quietly in its worn GM box since about 1998 or so. That kind of NOS stuff is very rare today.

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I cannot believe this hasn't sold

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Lol...sorry yes it sold to a member here after the whole internet snafu crap....probably the last time I offer something scarce on Ebay-too many flakes.

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What's your price on the other t gate bands? Do you still have them?

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I had (2) Chevrolet NOS bands-one has sold....one left and I'm content to let it sit unless someone wants to pay 1K plus shipping for it. I don't mind keeping it since I'm currently on the hunt for a crewcab project-I'm not likely to ever have another so hopefully I don't come off as rude but 1K plus the ride would be the price for it.

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Thanks, no worries, I understand. I'll look around.

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Do you still have the Chevrolet band & if so is it for sale? Thanks

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I think he got axed for some bad deals


I may let one go , but not looking to give it away and don't really want to ship it .

Could meet you half way maybe ?

NOS $ 1150 ......blank , no badge

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Just Google gmachinz bad deal, not just this forum.