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12 Bolt W27 rear end cover

Old Apr 23, 2019 | 04:19 PM
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12 Bolt W27 rear end cover

Can someone tell me if this is a aftermarket cover or not? It’s been sitting around for a few years! Thanks

Old Apr 23, 2019 | 05:12 PM
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Looks like aftermarket to me? but Im no expert. The W looks wrong IMO
Old Apr 23, 2019 | 06:11 PM
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repop for sure
Old Apr 23, 2019 | 06:29 PM
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Ok thanks guys
Old Apr 24, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
repop for sure
Just out of curiosity, what's the tipoff?
Old Apr 24, 2019 | 05:38 PM
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The W on the real ones are much more even and not so pointy. Several other signs also. This one is like the ones Fusick sold for a long time. Not sure if they still sell this version or not but I always felt as if it was the worst one. I know of three versions of the repops.
Old Apr 24, 2019 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
The W on the real ones are much more even and not so pointy. Several other signs also. This one is like the ones Fusick sold for a long time. Not sure if they still sell this version or not but I always felt as if it was the worst one. I know of three versions of the repops.
Thanks!
Old Apr 26, 2019 | 11:17 AM
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Here is one I found for my car some time ago - an early repro which seems to match the originals very closely. If I recall, the original covers were fully ribbed on the interior as well, not just partially.
Old Apr 26, 2019 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BSiegPaint

Here is one I found for my car some time ago - an early repro which seems to match the originals very closely. If I recall, the original covers were fully ribbed on the interior as well, not just partially.
That one is made from the exact same mold as one version that is available today but I really think those were made of a different grade of aluminum than todays are.
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