I would like to see an Authenticity Forum.
It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm interested in how our trucks came from the factory, especially regarding restoring them to that condition. My primary club affiliation has been the Cadillac and LaSalle Club and like many clubs, we have authenticity manuals and our primary judging classes at our car shows expect "as new" condition such as how it left the factory or possibly the dealership which are two different things. A lot of parts are available in the aftermarket and they are well made and work perfectly, but they are not authentic visually. Even some parts from GM may have changed over the years even though the part numbers are the same. Things like the plating and markings on fasteners, codes or markings on belts, hoses, and wires, proper finishes (interior and exterior), upholstery patterns, window markings and tint levels, ... this list is extensive.
I suppose it could be a series of threads, but a separate forum might maker more sense.
Thoughts?
It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm interested in how our trucks came from the factory, especially regarding restoring them to that condition. My primary club affiliation has been the Cadillac and LaSalle Club and like many clubs, we have authenticity manuals and our primary judging classes at our car shows expect "as new" condition such as how it left the factory or possibly the dealership which are two different things. A lot of parts are available in the aftermarket and they are well made and work perfectly, but they are not authentic visually. Even some parts from GM may have changed over the years even though the part numbers are the same. Things like the plating and markings on fasteners, codes or markings on belts, hoses, and wires, proper finishes (interior and exterior), upholstery patterns, window markings and tint levels, ... this list is extensive.
I suppose it could be a series of threads, but a separate forum might maker more sense.
Thoughts?