Correct bolts and reproductions
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Correct bolts and reproductions
I started to gather the hardware for my 60' to begin assembly of the front/rear suspension ,brakes and various brackets. I have ordered the majority of the replacement hardware new that was said to be "correct" as far as the markings for my car. I have notice much of the hardware is not the same as the hardware I removed. Many of the nuts are not the same width as the old . An example would be the lower A arm bolts . The TR logo also lacks the detail or definition of the original and my **** eyes can spot a original from a reproduction very easily. For the cost and todays technology what the heck!
I have purchased hardware for Blue-oval restorations and the quality seems to be much better than what is marketed in the Corvette world . I have ordered from several sources and figure they all have the same supplier cause everything looks the same.
How do the NCRS judges look at the hardware and detail of the bolts? Will I loose points on reproduction hardware that has the correct markings that are not the originals?
I have purchased hardware for Blue-oval restorations and the quality seems to be much better than what is marketed in the Corvette world . I have ordered from several sources and figure they all have the same supplier cause everything looks the same.
How do the NCRS judges look at the hardware and detail of the bolts? Will I loose points on reproduction hardware that has the correct markings that are not the originals?
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Factory appearance is the general rule of thumb for the NCRS. If your reproduction bolts and their installation have factory appearance for your model year, you could be okay.
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