70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates

See photos. I went ahead and bought the repop latches and plates. I feel they are VERY nice reproductions. Given the condition of my originals, I didn't feel it was worth the $$$ in trying to get them restored and looking new. That being said, the plating on the new repros is significantly different than my originals. The repros have a "satin" finish (which I understand/believe to be correct), while the chrome on my originals, although 43 years old and mildly to heavily pitted, has a shinier finish (as if they were once "mirror chrome" as a bumper for instance). I don't know if they were mirror chrome originally, or if someone at sometime had them re-chromed, or polished. Regardless, I am more than happy with the repops. Regarding the sun-visor rods: Does anyone know the correct arrangement of the various hardware pieces that attach the rod to the plate? They did come attached when I received them, so I know how the arrangement was, but I don't know if they were just arbitrarily attached. As you can see in the photos, there is quite a difference with the hardware between original and repop. The biggest difference being that the repops don't use/have rubber bushings, but rather two conical shaped spring washers. If anyone can share any advice on this, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing. Who is actually making those?

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Thanks for sharing. Who is actually making those?

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Hey Jim,
I don't know "who" arranged to have these made, but I will bet that they're manufactured in China. The sellers include just about everyone from PGClassic, BE&A, Roseville, Classic Industries, etc. etc. I purchased from PG when they ran their 25% Off Labor Day weekend discount, which included free shipping (and of course for me, no sales tax either). I couldn't pass up the deal, and I had been wanting/planning to buy these for quite some time. The time was right and so was the price.