Tinware. Used or New?

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 13 Jan 2014, 8:44 pm

#980487

I have some original TP tinware that is cracked and needs welding. I was offered a set of 2 new cylinder covers today.For all you engine builders out there, what is best? Welded originals or new repro? Both would need stripping and powder coating/heatproof painting
Cheers...................Wayne

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 13 Jan 2014, 8:49 pm

#980489

Depends on who makes the repos

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cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 13 Jan 2014, 8:53 pm

#980490

If you're not going to use it, I'll buy it ...

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Jan 2014, 9:21 pm

#980491

German hands down for me.

I like the air vane and it hugs the fins properly

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2014, 9:32 pm

#980492

yep original tin is best just do the repairs and re paint

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