OEM, original equipment manufacture would have had a brass accordian bellows. I don't think you want that one. I would look for a well known Brand Name t-stat. Find one with the small hole off to the side which allows air to be purged when you refill with coolant.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission