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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 09-10-2004, 03:31 AM   #4
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Difference is about $200.00 in cost of buying.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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