U13 Roadster inserts- repro vs original?

[hyghlndr]

I don't really mess with 1966s very often. Are these reproductions or original? Looking at the fiberglass thinking they are reproduction but haven't seen many using the metal backing plates. Thanks

 

[bam]

could you take a few more pics of the backside of the inserts

 

[hyghlndr]

More pics

 

[Oldtimer]

My understanding is factory door inserts were made from same gray material that factory fan shrouds were made from.

 

[CrawdadBronco]

The back of the inserts should be a smooth ashy color. I can grab more pictures if you want.

 

[hyghlndr]

Thanks, the nicely done metal backing left me unsure on these and definitely not an early expert.

 

[bam]

Those are definitely not original inserts.

 

[bigmuddy]

the early repops had decent metal backing sides. Later some smart cookie came up with the one piece fiberglass which I think is a much better product. I am thinking it was Drew Peroni who built the first set but I am not 100% on that.