| jretter | -- 02-12-2017 @ 7:54 PM |
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Is there a way to tell the difference between original and reproduction 34 Ford bumpers?
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| ford38v8 | -- 02-12-2017 @ 11:10 PM |
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Give it a good swift kick. If it's original, it'll knock you on your... But, if it's a repop, it'll bend. Alan
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| jretter | -- 02-14-2017 @ 9:05 PM |
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And I should probably do it when no one is looking? Would prefer a "non-destructive" test, if possible.
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| trjford8 | -- 02-15-2017 @ 7:49 AM |
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Generally the originals have some stamped markings on the back. usually letters like "U" or "C". You will find no stamped marking on the back of the repos.
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| jretter | -- 02-15-2017 @ 3:01 PM |
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Great. This is helpful. Thanks.
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| 1934 Ford | -- 02-18-2017 @ 3:37 AM |
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I had reproductions with the "C" stamped in them. Is there a test with magnets? 1934 Ford's since 1972
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| trjford8 | -- 02-18-2017 @ 7:57 AM |
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Both originals and repos are made of steel, so a magnet test will not work. The originals are spring steel and the repos are not. I don't recall seeing repos with markings on the back. Having a letter on the back must be something that has recently been done on repos.
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