Guys,
Please look at these photos and let me know if you can tell me if this is an original or repro reflector.
Or may you can't tell from the photos?
Thanks.
Original or Repro Reflectors?
- Dan Macdonald
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Original or Repro Reflectors?
Dan Macdonald
'59 A Coupe (105327)
'57 Speedster (82954)
Registry #1921 (1982)
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'59 A Coupe (105327)
'57 Speedster (82954)
Registry #1921 (1982)
DMAIA@aol.com
My YouTube Channel: Tinmeister 356
- Peter Silten
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?
They look original to me. The ones on your A are original. How do they compare?
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?
You're right. The A coupe's reflectors are the real-deal but...the A is in the body shop. Can't compare.
Thanks Peter.
Thanks Peter.
Dan Macdonald
'59 A Coupe (105327)
'57 Speedster (82954)
Registry #1921 (1982)
DMAIA@aol.com
My YouTube Channel: Tinmeister 356
'59 A Coupe (105327)
'57 Speedster (82954)
Registry #1921 (1982)
DMAIA@aol.com
My YouTube Channel: Tinmeister 356
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?
Here's a visual comparison of original equipment SWF reflectors vs. reproduction parts - - -
The first generation "glass-like" plastic lens repros are non-reflective. In the flash photos below the reflectors on the left are OEM, the "dead" ones on the right are faux glass repros.
According to their advertising Stoddard NLA's latest offering has a real glass lens. Perhaps that will improve the reflective quality - - - -
The first generation "glass-like" plastic lens repros are non-reflective. In the flash photos below the reflectors on the left are OEM, the "dead" ones on the right are faux glass repros.
According to their advertising Stoddard NLA's latest offering has a real glass lens. Perhaps that will improve the reflective quality - - - -
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?
This is really helpful, Don. Thanks
< Jeff >
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1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
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Registry Member Since 1978
1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
2015 958 Cayenne diesel-1 & 2015 958 Cayenne diesel-2