Big block brass oil line fitting Repro vs Original

[ZLP955]

Looks better than the original!

[SS427]

Thanks Dave. Unfortunately after buying the unit and the labor to make it look correct it would run over $100 and I do not know too many people willing to pay that much for a repop so at this point I have only been doing them on customer's cars. So typical of every reproduction part I buy. I have to rework every part to make it more closely resemble an original when it would have been much easier if they just did it right the first time.

[HawkX66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Dave. Unfortunately after buying the unit and the labor to make it look correct it would run over $100 and I do not know too many people willing to pay that much for a repop so at this point I have only been doing them on customer's cars. So typical of every reproduction part I buy. I have to rework every part to make it more closely resemble an original when it would have been much easier if they just did it right the first time.</div></div>
Makes sense. I've been doing the same thing with the few things I had to buy a/m including my new floor pan. My a/m one didn't come with the rear seatbelt mount plates that are welded on the bottom. I had to transfer my originals over. No attention to details...

[Ls6 Ragtop]

Dave,
Not all of the original fittings have the recess around the outer edge of the hex like the one Rich posted. Here's a few pictures of some NOS fittings and one that I have reworked from a reproduction. I am currently working on making these properly with use of CNC equipment. One of the projects that I am currently doing to make restoring these cars easier.
Chris

[HawkX66]

Nice examples Chris. Thanks. I keep having to remind myself that those are for the 375 hp, not my L34 350 hp 396. I was looking for one of those when my style is actually a little different.
Apparently the 325 &amp; 350 hp big blocks got one that looked like this:

[HawkX66]

I mocked up an aftermarket set up on my extra motor. Here is what the 350hp &amp; 325hp 396ci is supposed to look like as I understand it. It looks like there is another bushing between the block and the fitting in the AIM, but I've never seen one and it doesn't come with the a/m set up.