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Old 09-04-2013, 09:32 PM   #2
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Re: How can I identify the sheet-metal on my truck as being OEM or Reproduction?

I am sure there are ways to tell, but the gaps probably isn't one of them. These were built as trucks and the tolerances from the factory were not great. Couple that with the fact that dies were used until they were worn out, and you will have factory pieces that are going to measure slightly different.
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