09-09-2004, 11:45 PM | #1 |
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71-72 grill shells
what is the difference between the original GM shells and the repro ones?
(Besides the fact one was made by GM and the other is not)
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09-10-2004, 01:56 AM | #2 |
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My 71' repo from GMC Pauls fit perfectly....I can't tell looking at it who made it
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09-10-2004, 02:26 AM | #3 |
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i got my repro from classic industries cant tell the diff either
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09-10-2004, 03:31 AM | #4 |
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Difference is about $200.00 in cost of buying.
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09-10-2004, 08:51 AM | #5 |
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i think the repo one is a little brighter finished
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09-10-2004, 09:54 AM | #6 |
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My Repo looks great, just dont lean on it, very thin conmpared to OEM
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09-10-2004, 06:12 PM | #7 |
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thanks, that is what i wanted to know. i really didn't want to fork out the extra $200 for an original
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2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers |
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