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What are the differences among Original, OEM and NOS? I know what they stand for but really don't know what they mean. For example, can a hood be NOS and still be a genuine Ford part factory black e-coated? Thanks.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 07-Feb-02 AT 00:45 AM (EST)]>What are the differences among Original, OEM and NOS? I
>know what they stand for but really don't know what they
>mean. For example, can a hood be NOS and still be a
>genuine Ford part factory black e-coated? Thanks.
NOS=New Old Stock
Parts that have never been used that have probably been laying around a dealership or distribution centre just waiting for someone to order them.
ie:C8AZ-12127-A Distributor found at Century City Ford
*Original* Equipment> NOT a *remanufactured* product that fits a vehicle. The original part as opposed to a up-grade or other replacement.
ie: Autolite Battery as opposed to a Motorcraft Battery
Edit:
OEM > Original Equipment manufacturer.
This just means the company that manufactures the part for the
Manufacturer of the vehicle.
ie: Tire Companies,What ever Ford used on their vehicles
that Ford didn't make themselves.
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
>know what they stand for but really don't know what they
>mean. For example, can a hood be NOS and still be a
>genuine Ford part factory black e-coated? Thanks.
NOS=New Old Stock
Parts that have never been used that have probably been laying around a dealership or distribution centre just waiting for someone to order them.
ie:C8AZ-12127-A Distributor found at Century City Ford
*Original* Equipment> NOT a *remanufactured* product that fits a vehicle. The original part as opposed to a up-grade or other replacement.
ie: Autolite Battery as opposed to a Motorcraft Battery
Edit:
OEM > Original Equipment manufacturer.
This just means the company that manufactures the part for the
Manufacturer of the vehicle.
ie: Tire Companies,What ever Ford used on their vehicles
that Ford didn't make themselves.
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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