> > What does the acronym NOS mean in ads for parts?\
>
> It usually means "New Old Stock", or parts that were made in the years
> the car was relatively new but have been around in storage since then.
> Typically NOS means they are better than the reproduction equivalent
> being made today. But not always. For example, I would never buy NOS
> brake rebuild kits because the rubber would probably be deteriorated.
Exactly. In addition, NOS has to be one of the most abused terms around,
kind of like calling a used car a creampuff. I've had sellers argue that
anything that's been on the shelf for over a year is "NOS" ... sometimes
when it isn't even the right brand !
Caveat Emptor ... especially on eBay !
Randall
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