EastBay521 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 do you guys think theyre worth the money? http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-BUMPERS-DATSUN-UTE-PICKUP-J15-1500-620-520-521-620-320-720-/160992809849?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257beb5379&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment
alabama_lowlife Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 From what I've read on here, the quality of the repros on eBay is poor. But when I finish the body work on my truck and paint it, I'll be getting some if I can't find some nice OEM bumperettes. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 if you already have the correct brackets, the ebay bumperettes would work as they do not come with brackets. side note: Now that could be a $$ maker for someone to fab up bumper brackets for the bumperettes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 The metal is pretty thin and it doesnt come with brackets... if you dont already have the brackets for these, then they are going to be useless. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Dont expect good quality chrome. Expect very bad actually. 1 Quote Link to comment
oldskoolvws Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have both the OEM and Ebay. Ebay is on the truck now. OEM: Needs rechrome Thicker and more solid has tailgate drop snubbers EBAY: Chrome is good, not super show quality, but you'll win with them Thinner than OEM DOES not have the holes for the tailgate snubbers. I do like the Ebay ones because of the lack of snubber hole. If you take care of it with some polish and protectant, it will last a long time. Ultimately I'll go back to OEM, I think skyblue wants the ebay ones (with brackets). Ebay ones..how you like my trailer hitch? It forces people to walk around not near LOL. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 So those are the eBay ones ha.I still need brackets. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 price is decent but shipping is a bit pricey although they are over seas and better than nothing Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have a set of new 320 headlight rings that Mike bought from overseas, sometimes they are not "better than nothing", Mike didn't put them on the NL320, and neither will I, they are crap, the old used ones look better. Sometimes a few buyers can get lucky, sort of like seeding the inventory with a few good ones, just to get rid of the rest. They might be great parts, I just have not seen/heard of good ones till today. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have both the OEM and Ebay. Ebay is on the truck now. OEM: Needs rechrome Thicker and more solid has tailgate drop snubbers EBAY: Chrome is good, not super show quality, but you'll win with them Thinner than OEM DOES not have the holes for the tailgate snubbers. I do like the Ebay ones because of the lack of snubber hole. If you take care of it with some polish and protectant, it will last a long time. Ultimately I'll go back to OEM, I think skyblue wants the ebay ones (with brackets). Ebay ones..how you like my trailer hitch? It forces people to walk around not near LOL. i do want them when you're ready to release them. not much to add that hasn't been said. if no brackets i'd hold off. best to find brackets first, or make some. Quote Link to comment
Eomund Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm thinking about getting my hands on one of those if I can get it cheap enough. Main reason is to make a template out of it. I'm thinking about making some bumperettes either out of fibreglass or carbon fibre for fun. If they come out well enough, maybe even sell a few. I want to do this with both front and rear. Quote Link to comment
dp510 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have both brackets and bumperettes in new condition I have been thinking of selling, any idea what they are worth? My restoration buddy told me prices should generally be double whatever the repro stuff is selling for? Then of course there would be the brackets in addition to the bumpers. In fact while I am at it anyone know what a NOS tailgate would go for as well? Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have both brackets and bumperettes in new condition I have been thinking of selling, any idea what they are worth? My restoration buddy told me prices should generally be double whatever the repro stuff is selling for? Then of course there would be the brackets in addition to the bumpers. In fact while I am at it anyone know what a NOS tailgate would go for as well? Vancouver WA, or Canada? Your photo has snow, so I am thinking Canada. Is that a 521 tailgate your thinking about selling? I would be interested if your in Vancouver WA. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Pics of said NOS tailgate please. Im already lubed up. Quote Link to comment
alabama_lowlife Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 We all do a lot of custom work to our cars and trucks as far as suspension fabrication, motor swaps and all that. Yet I find it mentioned numerous times about people needing bumperette brackets. I could understand that it's preferable to have some that bolt up, but a good day's work should get some built. Why let the absense of original brackets be a show stopper? oldschoolvws, is it just me or do the shaved bed hooks make your bed look longer? Awesome truck BTW, looks slick as glass. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 We all do a lot of custom work to our cars and trucks as far as suspension fabrication, motor swaps and all that. Yet I find it mentioned numerous times about people needing bumperette brackets. I could understand that it's preferable to have some that bolt up, but a good day's work should get some built. Why let the absense of original brackets be a show stopper? oldschoolvws, is it just me or do the shaved bed hooks make your bed look longer? Awesome truck BTW, looks slick as glass. Well get to work put a design together and put a list of people who want them.C'mon. Quote Link to comment
alabama_lowlife Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Well get to work put a design together and put a list of people who want them.C'mon.I ain't got no bumperettes lol. I gotta buy paint and stuff before I can buy those. But I'll see if I can make an easily reproducible set of brackets when I get some bumperettes. Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Well get to work put a design together and put a list of people who want them.C'mon. I made the brackets for Pablo's "Ebay" bumperrettes Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I made the brackets for Pablo's "Ebay" bumperrettes Do you have a link for Pablo's bumperettes? I really like the ones without the rubber bumper holes. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 ^ yeah, what he said I picked these from another member, the chrome on the bottom isn't great but it's not flaking off either. PL521 Brackets, bumperettes with old rubber bumpers and everything - shipped $150 - seems like the going price. A member was posting the question "how much are these worth" then folks jumped on him for not following the rules :rofl: I sent him a PM - he skipped all the trouble dealing with the Ratun Police - making the deal really easy for both of us. They're out there - just keep looking! how much i will buy them from you,make some money and look horrible on that 620.shipping to 92880 lets make a deal Quote Link to comment
glorydime Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 If anyone else knows of a set I would pay for shipping and parts for brackets and bumpers. Quote Link to comment
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