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Topic: 68/9 GT hubcap color
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-06-2006 02:46 AM
 
I thought I had this one down, but now I'm not sure. I recently got 4 GT caps from NPD. In the catalogue, it lumps repros and originals together. I got three like the one on the left - bright red - in boxes marked Made In Taiwan, and the one on the right - dark red, with a wider outer black band - in no box at all, not even wrapped.
I called NPD and asked if the darker one was original, and he told me that was impossible 'cos they only stock the Taiwanese repros. I told him I thought he was wrong and left it at that.
What do you think? Is the one at right original, or at least the original correct color?
Thanks as always,
Simon
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-06-2006 07:35 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
What do you think? Is the one at right original, or at least the original correct color?
I tend to agree with you, Simon.
I would guess the cap on the right to be the 'correct' cap too. I prefer the right cap over the left cap as well. Something that should be a simple "just snap 'em on" task, turns out to be another crazy issue to deal with..... Geeezzzz.... Good Luck!
Ryan 
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-06-2006 09:40 AM
The ones on the left are too orange. The lone cap on the right looks right.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-06-2006 09:44 AM
The ones on the left are too orange. The lone cap on the right looks right.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-06-2006 10:40 AM
I also agree with the one on the right.
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pmhvps
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Burlington,ON,Canada ,in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe.
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 08-06-2006 11:37 AM
Looked at whats left of the paint on mine and it is the darker red. Just paint them the correct shade, thats what I'm going to/have to do.
Mike.
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