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  1. 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.
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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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    I looked on the back of the bumper and did'nt see any markings of anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by youther View Post
    I looked on the back of the bumper and did'nt see any markings of anything.
    No "Made in China" sticker?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffB2 View Post
    No "Made in China" sticker?
    Nope! LOL!
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    Why does it matter so much...as long as the part is good?
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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.
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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.
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    An original '32 ford Bumer will have bolts which are completely rusted together.
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    if the part fits it's a good chance it's a usa part
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