Air Grabber Hood on eBay - Crazy Price?

[petieg383]

Is this price legit? Sorry if this is someone on here trying to sell the part, but I was shocked at the price. Just curious what's everyone's opinion on it. I saw this and was thanking God and Satan that I already have one on my car, because at this price I'd never buy one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Plymouth-Road-Runner-GTX-MoPar-FRESH-AIR-HOOD-Used-/350328633848?hash=item519136b9f8:m:m8kDk6KfziBUtNyeI6EQK1A&vxp=mtr

 

[page0100]

I think he is about 1700 dollars high, but why not try to make a profit

I have seen people paying around 2k for them with all the airgrabber equipment

 

[ECS]

Just curious what's everyone's opinion on it.

If you needed the Hood, it's not a bad price. I paid $9000 for an NOS Hood on my 1969 Pontiac Trans Am. Prices are high for parts that are rare or hard to find. I just bought this Blower Switch for my 4 Door project. It seemed high for such a small and insignificant part but it was the "going rate" for the item.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261871587237?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[69b3rt]

He is asking for top dollar value for average junk. That hood has been advertised for a couple years. It is probably still sitting in same spot as when pictured years ago, weathering outside.

 

[ECS]

He is asking for top dollar value for average junk.

If you needed that type of Hood for your project, what are your other options? Where can you go to have a "pick of the litter" for a Hood liker that? Unless there are choices for what's available, it's a Seller's Market.

 

[70rr4spd]

Aren't all the air grabber parts, including the hood/door, being re-pop'd by AMD? That was the route I was looking to go; are there any parts on this setup that aren't offered in the aftermarket?

 

[69b3rt]

I sort of wish the values were that high because I have a '70 air grabber hood. I have thought about selling, but reproduction hoods have lowered the values some. I have been watching the asking and selling prices lately.

 

[moparnation74]

69b3rt, hold onto that hood for the right buyer!

AMD does reproduce the hoods, however, how well do they fit and how much finishing work do they need? Along with that a new repro air grabber setup will set you back around 1.5-2k, all in new, probably 2.5-3k w/out body/paint.

Without deeper inspection the hood/air grabber appears to be in good shape and complete. There is no replacement for NOS/factory original sheet metal and higher quality steel content. In 1970 how many cars built had the factory n96 option? So if you have a correct matching 70 B with the n96 option this hood and original metal is the market this caters to.

 

[69b3rt]

I have always wondered the steel content of AMD sheet metal. When you tap on AMD sheet metal it gives less ringing noise, like it has lead content to it.

 

[snakeyes]

that's been on there for a very long time :icon_weed:

 

[wannadrag]

Buddy bought one a year ago $500 with the door.If I had to have one I would go the AMD route with new duct work.The old duct work seems to be always busted up.The ebay guy is dreaming and time to wake up.

 

[kiwigtx]

I've been watching that one for at least a year now. I bought the exact same hood setup in 1987 for $100, and the paint was much better than the one shown. :headbang:

 

[FU64RY]

And all you have to do is restore it. Per the ad. $$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Budnicks]

They're drinking their bong water...

ridiculous prices PERIOD

 

[SlinktRR]

that's been on there for a very long time :icon_weed:

When I saw the thread title I knew exactly which hood it was!

I started working on my 70 five years ago and I saw it then. Someone has to be renewing this ad every 30 days for at least 5 years. Maybe he is trying to set the market? Or just has a lot of spare time.

 

[ECS]

....Maybe he is trying to set the market? Or just has a lot of spare time.

It's not an individual. It's AMS Obsolete. They have been around for many years.

http://www.mmpar.com/AMS2015Web/default.aspx