new old question ,store items

tat99 · Post by **tat99** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:23 pm

how can you tell the difference from an original licence plate frame and the reproduction frames that the store has been selling until recently? not sure if mine are original or not i ordered a new front bumper for my manx to replace the original from 68 and found that it is not exactly the same not as wide by about an inch and tubes are bent a little different. so mounts had to be moved. they look almost identical but was not a bolt on swap

CairoManx · Post by **CairoManx** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:00 pm

Easiest way to tell original frames from repro ones is by the emblem image. On the originals, the emblem is raised in relief in metal. On the repros, the emblem is printed. I believe the new bumpers are narrower so a standard VW towbar can used without having to unbolt the bumper first. If you still have your original bumper, I'd be interested in it.

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:54 pm

Check if it says ''Made In China'' on the back

Only kidding

Years ago I bought some parts for an old Harley expecting them to be made in USA,,, not a chance

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:40 pm

Original license plate frames have four mounting holes if I remember correctly, repros only have two. I think the bumpers are narrower to accomodate propriartary towing 'A' frames.

tat99 · Post by **tat99** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:20 pm

thanks for your help , both solved

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:23 pm

Here's a gennie one on eBay at the moment... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Myers-Ma ... dZViewItem Note the four holes.

smanx57 · Post by **smanx57** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:43 pm

Four mounting holes, the two on the bottom have tabs.