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PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:24 pm    Post subject: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Econo Motors plate frames real or repo? Reply with quote

You should contact him directly - there is no guarantee he will see your posting
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