1929 Repro vs. Original Radiator Shell

[Tom Wesenberg]

Hopefully it will be obvious that the shiney one is the nickel plated repro which I bought from Mac's in the early 90's. The other shell is a good original that I hope to get replated someday.

The original has better defined crisper lines. That is the folded inside edge at the front has two folds closer to 90* vs. the gentler bends on the repro, and this older repro looks better than some of the later ones I've seen. The originals also fit the radiator neck much better.