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#1
08-25-2009, 02:20 AM
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Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
Try measuring the thickness of the two. Often the repro parts are made of a thinner material to save costs. Tom.
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08-25-2009, 07:26 AM
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Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
Bingo! The reproduction caps are definitely made from thinner stock. Reproduction cap on the left.
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Tommy Mathison
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08-25-2009, 07:32 AM
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Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
Tommy, can u post a pic of each....i ordered some repo caps and they are not exact to the orig GM ones - at least the ones i got from inline tube ( i believe thats who i ordered mine from) .
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Eddie M Camaro-less 87 El Camino SS Few Ferrari's
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08-25-2009, 08:04 AM
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Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
Ed- What type of photo are you looking for exactly?
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Tommy Mathison
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08-26-2009, 08:55 AM
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Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
The outside of the cap particularily the dimple area.
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Eddie M Camaro-less 87 El Camino SS Few Ferrari's
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