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ronjonlasvegas Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 898 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:24 pm Post subject: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? |
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I have several Econo plate frames in my collection. I used to buy them whenever I would see it for sale. Can someone take a look at the photos and confirm which ones are real and let me know if you have an idea about the values. Some have the manufacturers stamps on the rear. I am going to sell off some of these as I really don't need 6 of them, I will probably keep one for myself and put ads up for the others. I think 5 of the 6 are real? Let me know your thoughts. I know the real ones are worth big money these days, what do you think they would bring?
_________________ September 1964 Standard Sunroof walk through SWR/BG original paint. |
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janerick3 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 1879 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? |
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The "Atlas Auto Products" and "Robert W. Brown" frames are originals, with the Atlas frame likely being the oldest. I am not aware of any repros with the Brown name.
The matched pair of unmarked, four-bolt frames (with two tabs broken off the front frame) may also be original. I would sell these as a set. These look like the ones from the early 1970s frequently seen in period VW magazines.
The unpainted frame looks to be a repro cast in 1995, using the Brown tooling.
I believe these are all U.S.-sourced frames.
I have no clue on prices; you probably have an inbox full of PMs with offers all over the board. _________________ Thanks,
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DevonNotch Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? |
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ronjonlasvegas wrote: |
I have several Econo plate frames in my collection. I used to buy them whenever I would see it for sale. Can someone take a look at the photos and confirm which ones are real and let me know if you have an idea about the values. Some have the manufacturers stamps on the rear. I am going to sell off some of these as I really don't need 6 of them, I will probably keep one for myself and put ads up for the others. I think 5 of the 6 are real? Let me know your thoughts. I know the real ones are worth big money these days, what do you think they would bring?
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Do you still have any of these for sale? |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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