So I did a 640 mile round trip to pick up som nos parts. 1953-56 f100 front fenders, inner fenders, 56 lower pan and air deflectors.

 

Now that sir was a lucky find, don't know what they cost but worth it at any price. And 640 miles isn't bad at all for most of you guys. Congratulations you scored!

 

I can hear the "cha-ching" from here. What a score!

 

Nice score Kevin...while I don't understand the market for NOS parts I do recognize it. If I were in the business of repopping parts I would see a great deal of value in having a pristine NOS part as a pattern. That said, once painted an NOS part is just another part.

 

Those are in incredible shape. No shelf wear to speak of.

I knew a fellow out west in need of an air cleaner for a 53 Ford. I found a couple on the interweb for 40-50 bones. Before I could tell him, he called me panting like a dog about his nos air cleaner find. AND it was only $150! Well, it may have been nos, but there was no paint left on it to speak of. The decal was in tatters, and it had a few scrapes and bruises from encounters with the floor/other items. It no doubt got relocated throughout the years. Funny thing is, he planned to use it that way. I asked why? He said it is nos and would hate to mess with it. His car., but he could have got the same look with the eBay one for 1/3 the price!

Again, glad your find isn't like this guy's!