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DANTIP

11-26-2011 10:02 AM

OEM or REPRO????

I have what I was told was a "painted"/NOS core support for a '72 Chevy. Does anyone know any tell-tale signs that will help me determine if it is GM or Reproduction??? I am rather certain it is a GM part but I really want to know what to look for.

Thanks!

shawno72

11-26-2011 10:08 AM

Re: OEM or REPRO????

I would think if you have original versus a repro the weight difference would be a dead give away. In all my experience the OEM always outweighed the reproduction, fenders, hoods, bumpers, tailgates so I would figure that a core support would probably be the same. I may be wrong though as I have never felt the difference between core supports.
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sameyrasmea72

11-26-2011 10:23 AM

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I have been told that a aftermarket one does not have (or they look very different than) these.

special-K

11-26-2011 11:51 AM

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^ That's the best way to tell. The reproduction part is not as peaked up (pinched). It doesn't stickup as high and is spread wider. This is a reproduction support:

DeadheadNM

11-26-2011 06:51 PM

Re: OEM or REPRO????

I've got a NOS rad support correct for 72 that I can post pics of if it helps. Pete

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