Trunk lid pricing, a sign of the current economic times?

[R413]

It all started with the 68 coronet trunk lids that were prone to be rusted out so a solid one was big money. Now it seems that every B-body trunk lid is worth the same as a b-body Dana 60 rear end. LOL

Just like overpriced eBay auctions that run for years, do these parts ever sell for that?

This is a generalization of what I see happening, it is not aimed at any one item.

 

[69a100]

Try looking for complete taillights for a 66-300!

 

[440 PHIXX]

I bought a like new ‘68
Charger trunk lid for $20. Back in ‘86.

 

[chargervert]

Parts prices are getting as insane as the prices of the cars themselves! I just bought a b body Dana 60,nice piece, recently rebuilt for $2500. Five years ago,at Carlisle I bought one for $1250,and another one for $1100.

 

[68-500]

I have a rust free 68 Coronet trunk lid I’d love to have the money it would possibly bring. But I need the damn thing for my car.

 

[davek]

Try buying a 70 Bee trunk lid.

 

[Chongo 68]

Off topic but based on cost of replacement had to restore mine.

 

[wish4hemi]

Try buying a 70 Bee trunk lid.

I’ve been trying to sell my extra one for a while. No takers. FOR SALE - '70 Coronet Trunk Lid

 

[68-500]

Off topic but based on cost of replacement had to restore mine.View attachment 1331786View attachment 1331787View attachment 1331788View attachment 1331789

My car is the same color. At first I didn’t care for it but its grown on me. Now it will remain yellow.

 

[gkent]

Try finding a lid for a '69 Plymouth B-body. You can buy a small house for the same money.

 

[GMP440]

I agree. Trunk lids are going for crazy money. I've seen rusty 68 Coronet trunk lids go for hundreds of dollars.

 

[YY1]

Great news!

I've got a 71 with spoiler nut cut outs to sell.

 

[440 PHIXX]

Try finding a lid for a '69 Plymouth B-body. You can buy a small house for the same money.

Imagine how many 4 door cars went thru the crusher with perfectly good lids...

 

[gkent]

Imagine how many 4 door cars went thru the crusher with perfectly good lids...

You had to bring that up, huh !!!!

 

[davek]

@GMP440 whats the x for?​