dontknowitall Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Any one have one of these? This one must be made out of pure silver...to expensive for me...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1951-1952-Fargo-Pickup-Panel-Truck-FARGO-Badge-Dodge-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2cb6b934QQitemZ400182130996QQptZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I have one that says Dodge that I would let go for $30...I must be way too cheap on my price.....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 It's one of those parts that makes or breaks the originality and historically correct look of your truck. It's a rare find (and the seller knows it) It looks to be in perfect shape (better than the Dodge one I have on my truck, which would probably require $100 in restorative SS work) The only thing you have going in your favor is that the seller has a limited audience. Sometimes offering 50% of what he's asking ($100) gets the seller to comeback with $150 then if you are lucky he'll settle for $125 other than that you are still in the "hunt" to find it somewhere else. I waited a couple of years (back in the 80's) to find the Dodge emblems on the left and right side of the hood (at a price I could afford). Parts for our trucks are reaching the "scarcer than hens teeth stage". My wife always tells me if you see something you want buy it. My old boss used to say "You only live once" Either way I wish you luck. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fargorat Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I have a Fargo and I have been watching that item for a while. The seller keeps reposting it and it is always the same price. I am going all original but at that price I might have to go with the DODGE emblem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I have a Fargo and I have been watching that item for a while. The seller keeps reposting it and it is always the same price. I am going all original but at that price I might have to go with the DODGE emblem. Contact the seller and see if he'll negotiate? Try just before the first of the month. Everyone has a mortgage or rent or bills to pay . Just an idea, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gaspard Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 The seller is Townwagon, a Forum member from Wisconsin who has an inventory of used and OEM Dodge truck 40's to 70's parts and sells on e-Bay. Eric sometimes has sales specials for Pilothouse Forum members. You may want to contact him privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fn11950fargo Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I may have a couple of those Fargo grill badges. I will check tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 my Fargo badge is not as nice as the ones i have seen..mine is rather boring:( so yes thanks I am interested in anything different.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony WestOZ Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 my Fargo badge is not as nice as the ones i have seen..mine is rather boring:( so yes thanks I am interested in anything different.. Lot of money to spend on something that won`t fit an Australian truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have a FARGO emblem it is missing 2 studs but you could use 2 way tape to put it on . I can send you a pic of it if you like it you can buy it for 30.00 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mathias Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have dealt with Eric before as well, nice guy. He does sometimes have different pricing when he does't have to pay or post on e-bay. If you really need/want it, I would do as Jim said and contact him privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have replaced broken studs on these emblems by JB welding small #8 x 32 machine screws in place of the missing studs. If the screw has a round head grind it flat first. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD DODGE Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Eric sells these parts for a living. He has to make money at it, just like any other business. Profit is not evil, its what enables us to pay yesterday's bills and move on to the next day of business. He provides a great service to the hobby in supplying parts and offering up his vast knowledge of Dodge Trucks. The ebay items have a $ticker on them but the knowledge could be considered priceless. If one could not afford this Fargo emblem, that is understandable. But is overpriced? Considering its rarity and condition, probably not. Some may look at it like Eric is "sticking it to you". I prefer to look at it like this. He sells you parts you need, that you can't buy at the auto parts store, or possibly anywhere else. Kevin Clause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I know Tony, but the standard badge is boring as you know... Lot of money to spend on something that won`t fit an Australian truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am not saying its overpriced..just to pricy for me..and just to note..I have forwarded Erics website to a friend of mine here in Australia and that friend bought a $900 dollar grille from him..you see we ozzies support anyone! .. Eric sells these parts for a living. He has to make money at it, just like any other business. Profit is not evil, its what enables us to pay yesterday's bills and move on to the next day of business. He provides a great service to the hobby in supplying parts and offering up his vast knowledge of Dodge Trucks. The ebay items have a $ticker on them but the knowledge could be considered priceless. If one could not afford this Fargo emblem, that is understandable. But is overpriced? Considering its rarity and condition, probably not. Some may look at it like Eric is "sticking it to you". I prefer to look at it like this. He sells you parts you need, that you can't buy at the auto parts store, or possibly anywhere else. Kevin Clause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I will make a photo of mine when I am back home...so you can see what my fargo has to deal with..my email is burhof@gmail.com.. I have a FARGO emblem it is missing 2 studs but you could use 2 way tape to put it on . I can send you a pic of it if you like it you can buy it for 30.00 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fn11950fargo Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) I do have two of the Fargo grill emblems. The top one has one broken stud. Bottom one has all three studs. Anyone interested? Edited April 23, 2011 by fn11950fargo correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Idont seem to get anymore email notifications when some one post on this post..so sorry if the response is a bit late but ....I like one of these, any condition.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 what year are these from? I do have two of the Fargo grill emblems. The top one has one broken stud. Bottom one has all three studs.Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fn11950fargo Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I am not sure what year. I would guess 1948 to 1950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Idont seem to get anymore email notifications when some one post on this post..so sorry if the response is a bit late but ....I like one of these, any condition.. ok here is the one I have for 30.00 like I said 2 of the studs are missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony WestOZ Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 what year are these from? The badges shown in these posts are from 51 to 53. They suit the different sheet metal on these latter trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 not worried about the studs..consider it sold..contact me on burhof@gmail.com how to make payment and arrange postage.. ok here is the one I have for 30.00 like I said 2 of the studs are missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) Thanks Tony, I want to have a look if I can modify this one to fit my B2B..I know I take a risk but they look far better then the plain one I have.. Finally have finished all the panelwork on the 65 Valiant safari (my son) seepics , its ready for paint, took me 6 months of work of and on....and I am soooo ready to get back to my baby and finish it..If my sons Valiant had not come in between my B2 would have been on the road.. How's yours? any work done? The badges shown in these posts are from 51 to 53. They suit the different sheet metal on these latter trucks. Edited April 24, 2011 by dontknowitall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 see how boring the badge is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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