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UpStates replica is the closest to an original, as it's outer body molds were pulled from CSX-2299 when the car was being restored some 15 years ago or so. Most differ under the hood as glass does not lend itself well to the way the original aluminum was designed. The firewall on the originals sits back under the front cowl about 5 inches which means it can not be molded at the same time as the main body shell. Most glass cars are set up, so that the firewall drops from the front cowl which makes molding easier and helps to keep the body parts in alignment. Also, ifyou look at the Shell Valley, the door opening is molded so that it is part of the lower side panel and up and over the front cowl. Again, this makes for easier molding but is different than the original. The UpState car is made from more individual piece molds and fitted together as the originals were.
Bill K
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