FEPower Intake adapter

[TimeWarpF100]

I was only trying to get $$ spent, I put the reserve slightly over what I had into it to cover fee's etc. I did not expect it to hit reserve but just a place where I might be able to re-coup most of the $$

At the time I listed it I needed funds for my 482 Project. Since listing I have sold 2 big ticket items so could have kept it around just for the cool factor.

[fe66comet]

Holy crap!!! That is all I have to say on this matter. I just checked the auction, I guess I got a huge deal on mine when I get it.

[cjshaker]

One thing about the auction, though, is that it says there are only 100 of the intake adapters produced, and that is not correct; I plan to continue making the adapters for quite some time. I wonder if the bidding would go that high if some of the bidders knew that?  I won't say anything though 

Actually, that is technically not a lie. I believe only 100 have been produced TO THIS DATE if I am correct? Future production doesn't count. 

To somebody needing one right NOW, I'm sure it's worth the money rather than having to wait several months. Supply and demand you know. Then again, it IS Ebay....and he hasn't gotten the money yet...lol

[jayb]

Yeah, I've actually delivered only 80-something of them.  I wasn't suggesting the auction was not truthful, just that further explanation could have been done.  Or not 

[TimeWarpF100]

Yeah, I've actually delivered only 80-something of them.  I wasn't suggesting the auction was not truthful, just that further explanation could have been done.  Or not 

I guess my wording was not done so well. All I remembered was a 100 number.

I guess this was in back of my mind when I typed the listing.

"I've been getting pricing for the required pattern tooling, and casting quotes for the manifolds themselves, and have everything I need to get going on this.  When I got started I was hoping to be able to sell the manifolds for $295, but with the pricing I've been getting it will need to be $395 for me to be able to build 100 of these things and break even with all the tooling costs and so forth.  I don't know if the market will pay this or not; after all, after spending $395 on the manifold base you would still have to spend another $350-$500 for a 351C intake to go on top.  You can buy an FE Victor for around $550, which would end up being a lot cheaper.  I don't want to do this if I can't sell at least 100 manifolds.

So what do you guys think?"


I thought the original run was supposed to be 100 manifolds.

I offered it for basically what I had into it. I was "not" trying to profit from it at all.
Never expected the response. I advertised a all original low mile plymouth superbird and did not have this many watchers.

Again, I have not been paid yet . . A few minutes ago I had my first question from anyone bidding.

2nd highest bidder is a local  guy who has pricing on his stuff through the roof!

[jayb]

Hey, don't get me wrong, I think its great that you're going to make some money on it.  Nothing wrong with that!  My original plan was indeed to do 100 manifolds and then see if I wanted to continue doing them after that.  I made a decision after the first 50 castings that I wanted to continue with it, so I've been taking orders for more; up to about #120 now.  Please don't take my comments as a criticism, because that's not how they are intended, and in fact I'm pretty excited by the results of your auction.  Seems like I ought to be able to sell a lot more of these things...

[cjshaker]

Maybe I should wait until the end of the auction and contact the second highest bidder and offer to sell mine for $50 less than high bid
I'm KIDDING of course.

The auction really doesn't surprise me much. Like all things, it's the low production number that makes them more valuable, but I'll admit I'm a bit surprised it went as high as it has.
Sorry you're having to sell all your stuff. I really wish I would have known about that F600.

[machoneman]

You are correct Jay in that your manifold likely needs far more exposure. Sure you have thought of it but....perhaps joining all the relevant Ford enthusiast websites, and there are a bunch, to herald the availability of it would help move sales along. Oh, I would not skip the Cobra, Cleveland, Windsor or 312 sites either. One never knows where FE powered vehicles may be stashed. JMO! 

[fecarman]

Just remember, it only takes two people to bid against one another. There may not be two people next time. From my experience, you never know how deep the water is on EBAY.

[TimeWarpF100]

Maybe I should wait until the end of the auction and contact the second highest bidder and offer to sell mine for $50 less than high bid
I'm KIDDING of course.

The auction really doesn't surprise me much. Like all things, it's the low production number that makes them more valuable, but I'll admit I'm a bit surprised it went as high as it has.
Sorry you're having to sell all your stuff. I really wish I would have known about that F600.

Here is the listing for the F600.  The truck is still here but have been paid.

I am already kicking myself for letting it go. No way in a zillion years can I replace it for that much $$

If you are interested in doing a ramp truck I have a line on another low miler. A lot less $$

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Low-Mile-1966-F600-Yes-only-5792-Documented-Original-Miles-/181589575765?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=0TqO2PRP3CupeBHibacsW9gETvM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I have a feeling the current high bidder on adapter will not bid any more, possible the 2nd high bidder will go for more at end.
I just hope knowone starts pulling bids to mess it all up.

There are 3 or 4 bidders OVER 750.00

If nothing else this gives Jay a bit more exposure . .

Maybe I should add a pic of the new timing cover?

Currently 121 people that are "watching" the auction

[fe66comet]

I passed up a truck with 12000 miles but not as clean. It was a N-600 for 1200 bucks, had a flat bed and dual PTO.

[jayb]

Maybe I should add a pic of the new timing cover?

Currently 121 people that are "watching" the auction

Noooooo, not yet on the timing cover LOL!  I'm not ready!

121 watchers is amazing 

[TimeWarpF100]

Maybe I should add a pic of the new timing cover?

Currently 121 people that are "watching" the auction

Noooooo, not yet on the timing cover LOL!  I'm not ready!

121 watchers is amazing 

Just kidding! Lol

127 watchers now

No plans on making any further changes to listing.

[TomP]

eBay just goes to prove there is one born every minute. I am not sure who can't see that it says FEPower on it and just Google that and see what comes up.
 Like the "Shelby" exhaust donuts that come up on eBay every once in a while. In a bag clearly marked with a Ford part number than any idiot could call into the Ford dealer parts department and get the well under ten dollar price quote yet they seem to sell for $60 to 100.

I swear these people buy their groceries on eBay and get into bidding wars for fifty dollar quarts of milk.

[NewFalconOwner]

i posted your auction on a few ford fe fb pages when i first saw it on the fordfe.net classifieds. I have also posted pictures of my adapter with my tunnel ram fuel injection manifold i made, and alot of guys never heard of the adapter even on the fe facebook pages,, and i always posted a link to here.  you might make close to 1050 or so i bet.. good luck