I Recently acquired what I think is an original upper shield for my '72. The finish is not what I expected. My repro is very shiny, perhaps too shiny. The one I received is intact, has the plastic rivets and plastic protector in place. My concern is the finish. The one I received, in great shape, has an almost satin finish to it. My question is this: How do you tell the difference between an original and a repro shield? Thanks!!
'72 Ignition shielding
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Re: '72 Ignition shielding
I Recently acquired what I think is an original upper shield for my '72. The finish is not what I expected. My repro is very shiny, perhaps too shiny. The one I received is intact, has the plastic rivets and plastic protector in place. My concern is the finish. The one I received, in great shape, has an almost satin finish to it. My question is this: How do you tell the difference between an original and a repro shield? Thanks!!Terry- Top
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Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Thanks for the replies. I took pics of the side by side and thought I'd share. I was aware that the flash chrome wasn't supposed to be as nice as a quality chrome job but this shield just seems a bit more dull than I expected. Enjoy!!
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Re: '72 Ignition shielding
The original one you show is, I would say, far more dull than I usually see. I have several used examples, and none look like this. Have I seen them? Yes. Do I buy them if they look like this? No.
I hope that helps.
PatrickVice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
71 "deer modified" coupe
72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
2008 coupe
Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.- Top
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Re: '72 Ignition shielding
Thanks for the replies. I took pics of the side by side and thought I'd share. I was aware that the flash chrome wasn't supposed to be as nice as a quality chrome job but this shield just seems a bit more dull than I expected. Enjoy!!
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