On the flip side, there are items such as extinct body panels that never will be reproduced by the aftermarket. We learned this last year at the '06 SEMA show in an editor's roundtable hosted by LMC Truck's Leo Long. It was kind of interesting, actually-Leo went on to explain that truck owners should go out of their way to take good care of their trucks (rust prevention and repair, etc.) because there are some parts that will never be reproduced because there just isn't enough demand to offset production costs. The lack of availability in the aftermarket is where eBay's ability to connect people from all reaches of the planet seems to function at its best, and this is where the first segment of our new eBay series begins.
One cannot straighten an original...
One cannot straighten an original used bumper, let alone rechrome it for the price of a new aftermarket replacement bumper. On the other hand, some restorers are real freaks when it comes to obtaining original parts. Maybe some guy will buy one of these banged-up beauties and invest a ton of money.
Need an Acapulco Blue '77...
Need an Acapulco Blue '77 Ford LTD II Police Interceptor just like the ones used in Rambo: First Blood? This sled has original paint, dual exhaust, full air-ride suspension, and ice-cold factory air. We are going to sell it on eBay to make room for more old trucks.