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Danzo

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Firewall wire gutter
« on: September 28, 2024, 01:00:54 AM »
Opinions on repop vs original?
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Re: Firewall wire gutter
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2024, 02:38:25 AM »
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Re: Firewall wire gutter
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2024, 02:51:37 AM »
I purchased a Reproduction then after a few swap meets found a Five Dollar take off that was in great condition then cleaned it up with Laq Thinner, & Meguires plastic polish even tho I am not a Judged car the factory parts was not that difficult to locate.
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Re: Firewall wire gutter
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2024, 10:47:36 AM »
Jim I agree100%. Just looking for a comparison between the two.
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Re: Firewall wire gutter
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2024, 03:55:24 PM »
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Re: Firewall wire gutter
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2024, 11:03:12 PM »
the originals as Jim showed have extrusion lines from mfg. that the repops do not. Very noticeable IMHO and also keep in mind different years used different screws as Jim's 68 used screws with captured washer vs. 67 using shouldered screws.
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