Another Parade Boot E-Bay

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Here is another one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUICK-CENTURION-CONVERTIBLE-HARD-COVER-BOOT-1972-1976_W0QQitemZ130101448461QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33652 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dewbers]

Hey Rick - I have a 72...... I'm guessing this will fit? What should I be aware of and what do you think this boot will need (other than paint), to make it right? Appreciate the heads up. I'm taking our Mayor in the Memorial Day Parade here in Newark. (Delaware) It will be our first "Official" debut in the Community! :D

Thanks!
Steve

[Smartin]

It will fit your car, Steve. There usually is the hardware setup for this boot sold on ebay. I believe Rick knows who it is, that sells it.

[centurion 455 ragtop]

It will definitely fit. There is a guy in Europe that makes the hardware he can be found on e-bay (very nice quality). I was going to him but the time frame and headaches on paying and shipping made me look around further. There is a company I found in Florida that makes parts for the sizzer tops along with "how to fix it" type books. The hardware kit was $150. It also has instruction and how to mount the boot once it is ready. Silly as you think, one particular side must go on first. Call them after you get the boot ( Fingers crossed:xyxthumbs: ) You may not need a complete kit. You will definitely need the 2-dzuse fastners that go onto the rear interior panels. This is the link: http://www.hydroe.com/Parts_Scissor.html
Maybe you can reach out to Nick Rabi on this board. If you both don't need a complete kit maybe you guys can split a kit and save some money.


Hydro-E-Lectric also sells remanufactured Parade Boots for $750 plus you will also need all the hardware for another $150. The guy on e-bay sells them too, don't know how much. I am telling you this is case the bidding goes nuts, if it is close to the $750 mark you may want to reconsider and buying a new one instead, or waiting for another to pop up on e-bay.



Good luck, let us know if you get it.

[32kCenturion]

I found my parade boot on ebay under a "parade boot" search for $300. He had it advertised that it was from his Cadillac which will also work on the Buhogs. I purchased the clips that mount to the interior panels from a salvage yard in Florida for $25 and then installed them. Larry

[centurion 455 ragtop]

WAKE UP!!!!
UNDER 2 HOURS TO GO!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUICK-CENTURION-CONVERTIBLE-HARD-COVER-BOOT-1972-1976_W0QQitemZ130101448461QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33652 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Sold $305! Steve did you win the bid?

[scottrod]

Looks like I won the parade boot. Now I have to figure out how to tell my wife I put more money in this car................:rant:

[dewbers]

No Rick, I missed it. I was out of town with my wife and when we got home Sunday night, I had missed it!!! :Dou: I am not a happy man!!! Scott, you got a deal!!! I was all over that. Want to sell it and not have to explain it to your wife ????? Just say the word. I am here for you!!! :beers:
Steve

[dewbers]

Simple solution, get rid of your wife!!!:Brow:

Come on Keith!! He can't do that. He's in love!!! :p
The better option is to let me buy the boot, and not worry about it!
You see, I am scheduled to drive our Mayor in the Memorial Day parade here in Newark DE, and my wife is 1000% behind this purchase! So to help Scott out, I am willing to buy the boot from him, (or the original seller) to help him out. I mean, come on, how much nicer of a guy can I be!?!?!? :rolleyes:
I stand ready Scott with money in hand! I'll even pony up a few more dollars for your troubles if I need too......;)

[scottrod]

Well guys, I know from experience what an ex will cost and it ain't worth it. You should have hung in there, Steve. I'd made up my mind I wasn't going over $310! I want to get it painted quick as I'm taking it on the HotRod power tour in June. Anybody else going???

[centurion 455 ragtop]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/971-1976-Cadillac-Eldorado-Parade-Boot-hard-ware_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ019QQite mZ290108757716QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Looks good. Steve don't worry they come up frequently and some of us post the links here. Scottrod congrats on the boot. Anyway at least someone on this board won it. Remember guys...."Happy Wife, Happy Life" All I get is, "You got "another" package in the mail today.... and I get that look that says, I'll remember this moment when I want something in return :laugh:
Hey Adam see what your missing:spank:

Steve we'll be looking out for more of them for ya.

[Smartin]

I will probably crack and buy another convertible one of these days. It will take a twilight turquoise car to do it, though.

[Smartin]

I figured he was making a wise-crack about me selling the convertible:rolleyes:

I guess I should actually READ posts, and not just glaze over them:Dou: :spank:

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Adam, i think you maybe missed what Rick was eluding to, the WIFE - although maybe I read that into it. If it is the WIFE, Adam, stay single.:confused4:

Keith, only us married guys would get that. If and when Adam gets hooked by a young nice looking lady who's out fishing, we'll have to watch him closely, he may get all gaga over her and start selling everything.

We'll have to take him to Buick counselling and slap him around a bit:laugh:

[Brad Conley]

Adam, i think you maybe missed what Rick was eluding to, the WIFE - although maybe I read that into it. If it is the WIFE, Adam, stay single.:confused4:


Yea, my Centurion cost me an enclosed patio, went something like this...

Me: Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!!! My favorite year of "big Buick"!!!

Jodie: What is THAT!!!! It's HUGE!!!! and very, very GREEN!!!!!

Me: She's all original, too! Lots of options, including the big valve heads! Look at all this paperwork that came with her!

Jodie: I want an enclosed patio. I could care less about some "big valve whatevers".

Me: But honey, that will stretch the budget a little right now...don't you

Jodie: WITH a ceiling fan!!!

Me: Yes dear.

Jodie: And not "next year"!!! I want, no, demand it NOW!!!

Me: I love you dear. :Dou:


Well, it didn't go exactly like that, but close!!!

[dewbers]

One of the funniest threads yet Brad! We are all here just to make our wives happy. (at least us married guys!) Rick nailed it when he said: "Happy Wife, Happy Life"....... ain't it the truth! :rooleyes2: Wouldn't have it any other way. Just the other day, my secretary said "Good morning Steve, how's your morning going..." I said, "I don't know, has Kelli (my wife) called yet!?!?!"
I'm telling ya, God has a very funny sense of humor!!!

Hey Scott, had I remembered the auction ended Sunday, I'd have gone to $310.01 to get that baby. BUT NOOOO, I was away with that very same wife, ensuring she was HAPPY!!!! :spank:
Can you say WHIPPED?!?!?!
See ya guys,
Steve

[Nova Nova]

I still have mine. I was asking C$400, but I'll let it go for US$300. comes with all the hardware too.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/noisynova/Picture006.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/noisynova/Picture005.jpg

[dewbers]

Obvoiusly I am very interested Nova.... Where are you from? Any idea what the shipping will cost?
Thanks,
Steve

[Nova Nova]

Hi Steve.
I don't have a clue what it would cost to ship it. I'll have to box it up and weigh it first. Then it'll be simple.
of course you know i'm in Canada, eh?

[dewbers]

Too funny....... ok, give me a day or two to kick it around. However, I am sure what the answer will be. You have all hardware and "stuff" that goes along with it, correct? Do you have instructions for installing it. I haven't a clue!
Thanks !!

[Nova Nova]

I went to the movers today and got a box the right size. I'll weigh it as soon as I get a chance. Just so you know, Rolf "The German" sent me a PM 20 minutes before your reply. He wants it too. I'll keep ya posted.

[Nova Nova]

Good to know, thanks.

[dewbers]

All the more reason for Rolf to NOT BUY IT! :laugh:
If Rolf decides he does not want it, then let me know Nova. I am interested.
Much appreciated.
Steve

[Nova Nova]

Just sent Rolf a PM. We'll see what he says. Box, boot and stuffing weigh 30 pounds, according to my lying bathroom scales. :D

[The German]

To let you all know what happened with Nova´s boot:
After talking with Steve with P.mails he agreed that I could buy it and so I did now. The boot is on the trip to Germany!

Steve has more possibilities to find a good parade boot in USA than I have in Germany. He is still searching for one and if there is anyone knowing or finding a source, please help him and send him an information !
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Rolf

[dewbers]

Rolf, you are one classy guy. :beers: Thanks for taking the time to drop that thread. Next time I have a few hours to kill, I'm going to drop in and buy you these beers I keep sending! I just need to find those few hours so I can hop on a plane and come see your ride in person! :xyxthumbs:
See ya soon!
Steve

[scottrod]

Hi guys,
Finally got the boot and it looks to be in great condition. Too bad I don't have a light green convertible since the paint on it is in good shape. It came with all the clips except the parts (2 pieces??) that fasten to the car itself. I hate to buy a complete set for those 2 pieces. I checked Hydro-E-Lectric but they only sell complete kits. Any ideas out there?

[The German]

Hi guys,
Finally ... ... I hate to buy a complete set for those 2 pieces. ... Any ideas out there?

Yes, I saw that this member on ebay had an offer for such parts some weeks ago : paradeboots_com. But as I remember he had a high price for them; you can find it out : ask him with an email on ebay !
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Rolf

[scottrod]

Thanks, Rolf... Her prices aren't too bad considering what other sites are charging and I can just buy what I need instead of a whole kit. :xyxthumbs:

Scott

[The German]

Rolf, ... ... I just need to find those few hours so I can hop on a plane and come see your ride in person! :xyxthumbs:
See ya soon! Steve

Okay, Steve, you are welcome ! But you´ll need more than only >few hours< - I´m in Germany, Europe, not in New Germany, MN 55367, USA ;) !!! = not here : http://uk.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=-10461250.417225&Y=5572500.28933913&width=700&height=400&gride=-10460740.417225&gridn=5572777.28933913&srec=0&coordsys=mercator&db=US&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=true&zm=1&scale=500000
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Rolf

[Nova Nova]

Rolf's boot is in the mail.
Dave

[dewbers]

I know where you are Rolf....... Never been there, but would love to visit.
Need to arrange an international ride for us all to get together!

See ya.
Steve

[The German]

I know where you are Rolf....... Never been there, but would love to visit.Need to arrange an international ride for us all to get together!
See ya.
Steve

I assumed that you know where I´m living, Steve, but I thought it´s a joke that you wrote in the forum :
>I just need to find those few hours so I can hop on a plane and come see your ride in person!<.
So I made a joke too!

But when you are travelling through Germany once, you can visit me of course. I´m sure we would have a nice time !
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Rolf

[The German]

Steve, here is the next boot (!) - it´s in a very good condition and has all parts to fix it :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-CADILLAC-ELDORADO-CONVERTIBLE-PARADE-BOOT-COVER_W0QQitemZ250112132604QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m250112132604

End time: May-13-07 07:28:21 PDT
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Rolf

[Nova Nova]

Goodness, should I have put mine on ebay?:D

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Thats too high for a used one. You can buy a new one for just over $700 plus another 150 for the hardware. I would wait now and let it go.

[The German]

Yes, now the price is much too high; it was at US$ 350 when I posted it here ! So what I have seen up to now the normal price range is between US$ 280 to 380 for a used boot of good quality (no cracks and breaks, all parts to fix it in good condition).
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Rolf

[Nova Nova]

The key words here are 'Cadillac Eldorado' and 'gold'.:D

[The German]

The key words here are 'Cadillac Eldorado' and 'gold'.:D

Perhaps that´s a reason for higher prices too: the last high price sold boots were titled "Cadillac Eldorado ... "; perhaps owners of such cars are used to spend more money for their cars (?) :rolleyes: !

And of course - I agree with you, Keith - it´s the season for convertibles now.
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Rolf