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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #15 on: December 22 2017, 07:14:02 PM »
It's amazing how consistent those things go bad.  I remember years ago putting gas in my GN, looked down and noticed a crack on the rear filler.

Within 6 weeks the other three cracked and the RR had a second one.

I've never had a filler go bad and I drove my 85 T-Type in the winter.  It seems the hot climates kill them.  And for that reason I am staying in the cold! :)

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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #16 on: December 22 2017, 11:29:55 PM »
MY car had a repaint at around year 4 . Between that and being under a cover or roof 6 months a year they seem to be holding well. The ones on the Arizona car are toast.Maybe I can find white duct tape...
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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #17 on: December 23 2017, 06:02:26 AM »
Same ones on my car from when I purchased it 15 years ago...still mint. Doubtful they're original from 87. Car had a repaint when I purchased it...likely changed then.
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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #18 on: December 23 2017, 01:06:55 PM »
I don't believe they made repro 15 years ago. But I don't know.

It looks like heat is the killer. I'm honestly saying 'wow' that y'alls are still going strong.
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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #19 on: December 23 2017, 01:40:48 PM »
I don't believe they made repro 15 years ago. But I don't know.

It looks like heat is the killer. I'm honestly saying 'wow' that y'alls are still going strong.

The guy I bought it from had a high end used car dealership in Niagara Falls. Maybe he bought NOS at the repaint.
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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #20 on: December 23 2017, 02:59:11 PM »
I don't believe they made repro 15 years ago. But I don't know.

It looks like heat is the killer. I'm honestly saying 'wow' that y'alls are still going strong.

I know for a fact that the fillers on both my cars are original.  When the cars aren't out on the street they stay in the garage so that probably helps.

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Re: NOS frauds?
« Reply #21 on: December 23 2017, 05:14:54 PM »
My car has stayed indoors most of its life. Only has about 70,000 km's on it...maybe they are original.
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