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1965 396 Exhaust Manifold.... Original or Repro?

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  • David S.
    Very Frequent User
    • August 9, 2009
    • 595

    1965 396 Exhaust Manifold.... Original or Repro?

    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking for some insights here. I was wondering if someone could tell me if these are real 1965 BB L78 (396cix425hp) exhaust manifolds or if they are repro. What are the tell tell signs differentiating original manifolds from repros?

    Best,
    Dave





















  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43221

    #2
    Re: 1965 396 Exhaust Manifold.... Original or Repro?

    Originally posted by David Schutzbank (50698)
    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking for some insights here. I was wondering if someone could tell me if these are real 1965 BB L78 (396cix425hp) exhaust manifolds or if they are repro. What are the tell tell signs differentiating original manifolds from repros?

    Best,
    Dave






















    Dave------


    My opinion is that they are originals. I think you will find that the reproductions have a "coarser" texture than the originals. Actually, the finish texture on the reproductions is very similar to those big block manifolds cast at Tonawanda. However, I don't think that the original 1965 manifolds were cast at Tonawanda.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • David S.
      Very Frequent User
      • August 9, 2009
      • 595

      #3
      Re: 1965 396 Exhaust Manifold.... Original or Repro?

      Thanks Joe.... Any other thoughts?

      Best,
      Dave

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      • Kenneth B.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • August 31, 1984
        • 2090

        #4
        Re: 1965 396 Exhaust Manifold.... Original or Repro?

        I agree with Joe. Most repo cast Iron parts are cast overseas & the mold sand & the iron they poured were not as good as American foundries. If these are reop I see no duction.
        65 350 TI CONV 67 J56 435 CONV,67,390/AIR CONV,70 454/air CONV,
        What A MAN WON'T SPEND TO GIVE HIS ASS A RIDE

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