Originally Posted by bremotorsports



I have an NOS E-Body rear sway bar.


100% painted black. Everything!


Part number (sales part number in parts catalog) 3402049.


However, the number stamped in yellow ink on the bar itself is 3402043.


Bill Rolik

Hi Bill,

Wouldn’t the assembly line parts differ?

From what I’ve read, NOS parts were usually given extra protection (paint) for a long shelf life. Customers didn’t want to buy rusty parts at the counter.





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