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01-04-2009 10:08 AM #1
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Ways to tell if a part is orginal or not?
Are there ways to tell if a part is original or repo?
For instance a 1932 Ford bumper.Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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01-04-2009 10:15 AM #2
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I know when i got my 60 falcon every part had fomoco still stamped on it, im not sure if they only did that to factory parts, but i personally have never seen that on aftermarket parts. Even the brake shoes had it on them.
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01-04-2009 10:35 AM #3
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I looked on the back of the bumper and did'nt see any markings of anything.Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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01-04-2009 11:22 AM #4
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No "Made in China" sticker?
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01-04-2009 12:04 PM #5
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Nope! LOL! Originally Posted by JeffB2
No "Made in China" sticker?Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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01-04-2009 05:00 PM #6
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Why does it matter so much...as long as the part is good?Home Handyman Forum
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01-04-2009 06:08 PM #7
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I had a person inquire about my bumper and they asked if it was original. I guess if a person is restoring a car and they want all original parts it matters to them.Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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01-05-2009 08:21 PM #8
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I was told today that if you look inside the ends of the bumper and in the middle of the ring there will be a washer inside the bumper if it's a repop.
Mine has that ring, so I guess it's not an original.Last edited by youther; 01-05-2009 at 09:20 PM.
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01-06-2009 09:59 AM #9
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An original '32 ford Bumer will have bolts which are completely rusted together..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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01-06-2009 02:40 PM #10
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If you drop it and it breaks, it's not made in the USA. If it doesn't break, you know it's OK
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01-06-2009 03:46 PM #11
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if the part fits it's a good chance it's a usa part
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