Looking for a set of NOS W-31 emblems. Thanks Lenny

 

I was just curious to know if those and other reproduced emblems have an obvious difference than N.O.S.?

 

the differences are miniscule........however due to hyperbole in recent weeks and on face book, everyone thinks the reproductions made by Fusick for years are unworthy to hang on their cars. Fusick shouldn't have gone through the trouble if that were the case, and that includes the W-30 fender badges. The only company that made these parts which have been around for almost 20+ years, is Fusick. Again the differences are truly miniscule. That being molded in part number on the unseen back side of the emblem, and thickness of the mounting pegs only.

As a side note: NOS 442 numerals for 1969-72 are not as nice as the reproductions, and for the life of me, I couldn't understand why anyone would opt for nos numerals over Fusick's 4-4-2 numerals, esp for a concours type restoration. The re-pro 442 numerals came out precise, compared to originals (better than OE) This is noticeable in the grain pattern within each numeral, where the NOS ones, the grain is not as pronounced. The reproductions were so perfect- I went with those when I had a 71 W-30 and was glad I did.

 

Nicely said Ben