[jerry grayson]

The point is that many of the v/8 parts dealers cater to the street rod crowd and they are their #1 customers. Many of these customers could care less if it is "just like original" and if they can make it work it is O K. The customer who is restoring a car and want the parts to look like and fit just as original is a small part of the market and not worth the effort. The customer who will pay the price for a perfect part is a little rare also, so the dealer has to find a balance with all these conflicts. Some do and some don't.