Gang car cover

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if there is a way to distinguish an original cover (50-70) for a 50 gang car from a repro?  On the two gang cars I have, the covers are a brighter orange than the brushplate.  Both covers have the circle L logo.  Here are some pictures:

[1688torpedo]

 Hello Jim!    On reproduction Gang Car Covers The #50 & "L" are decaled as you can usually see the edges of the decal around them & the originals should have no evidence of a decal at all & the orange is usually a shade darker as well. Not always but usually. Take Care.

[msacco]

It is true that most times the cover is darker  or less brigh orange. I believe this is because it's a different material. The brushplate is made from nylon.

  Your cars appear original based on the photos.

 Mike S.

[Anonymous]

Keith and Mike,

                           I would like to thank both of you for your help.  I always appreciate your input.

[msacco]

Jim,

I'm sorry I re-read my post and I mean to say the brushplate is usually darker or less bright orange. HOpe I wasn't too confusing.

 Mike S.

[Anonymous]

Mike,

         It wasn't at all confusing.  Thanks again for all your help.  Lately, I've been very interested in gang cars.  I bought my first in 2005 (left in photos), bought the second one (right in photos) last week, and I am waiting on the third which I just bought this Tuesday.