Classic Chevy Parts SAQ 5: What's the difference between Rebuilt, Restored, and Re-manufactured?

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What's the difference between Rebuilt, Restored, Reproduction, and Re-manufactured?
Rebuilt, replacement, restored, reproduced, refurbished, remanufactured … are you confused yet?
REPRODUCTION: Let's start with reproduction. In order for a part to qualify as reproduction - it should be as close as possible to an exact replica of an original piece. That does not necessarily mean that it needs to be manufactured in precisely the same way; an illustration would be in order here. in 1961 on the impalas, you have a lot of rear quarter moldings. the moldings are consistent in size from the front to the back of the piece. consequently, it's an easy part to have formed and the cost of tooling to do this is considerably less than if they were stamped out. Originally, the 61 impala moldings were stamped. many of the reproduction pieces at least on the quarters and trunk are roll formed. but when the pieces are finished, they're very near in appearance to the original and qualify as a reproduction part.
REPLACEMENT: the next logical step is a replacement part. every car needs a battery; original batteries were tar top and they were acid batteries that could be recharged and would need acid added on a periodic basis. currently, all batteries are what we would call freedom batteries or non serviceable batteries. they're safer; you don't have to worry about acid, you don't have to worry about servicing them. an original tar top battery would be what came in the cars, but because it's a safety item - current batteries - which are much safer - can be used and are accepted, but that would be considered a replacement. In other words, it is a functioning piece, but not an exact replica of the original. This happens a lot of times in a number of areas; fuel pumps for example. old fuel pumps of many of the earlier chevrolets who were a screwed together fuel pump. if you walked into a local parts store and todayou buy a used small block fuel pump - you will have the same area where all were just put together and that would be a replacement fuel pump as opposed to what would be an original.
REMANUFACTURED: Re-manufactured, rebuilt, refurbished, and restored for all in tense purposes represent the same thing: an original part that has been restored to its original function or look. For example, a re-manufactured generator is an original GM generator that has been disassembled and completely gone through and reassembled with new components. In the case of the generator, you're probably gonna replace the bearings and brushes. Typically, a re-manufactured part is one step above a rebuild. Whereas a rebuild will get the part functioning properly, a re-manufactured part has nearly all new components.
REBUILT: when you us the term rebuilt, you're primarily referring to the functionality and not overall show appearance. A rebuilt or re-furbished product will work properly but more than likely it would not be painted to show condition, that is it wouldn't be restored. For instance, you can stop in to a NAPA Auto Parts store and can pick up a starter - they would probably sell you an original starter that has been rebuilt but the paint job on it won't be the best. In other words, you would still need to restore it.
RESTORED: When it comes to non-mechanical parts such as moldings, you typically refer to these parts as restored rather than re-manufactured or rebuilt. Again you're starting out with an original GM product but it is being restored to the condition it was when GM first made it. For instance, if it's an aluminum molding, it will be picked and filed and re-anodized to get that beautiful luster.
I hope this gives you a better idea on what is meant when we use these terms. As you can see, no matter your needs, we can do it all. You can make a parts inquiry by emailing the address on your screen or call our shop at [phone] to speak with one of our original Chevy parts experts and let us help you get your classic Chevy dream car on the road today.
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