Thanks Norm and Vlim, it is definitely a fake! All the way from the font addition and type to the scattered rust spots... BUT! That having been said, they're really, really well made for a copy? The biggest tip off for me was the sloppy spot welding? Then I looked further and hence the forum inquiry... Now to make it work!.....
...Thanks guys, best to all, til....lat'r.....GT.....
