I agree with Kevin that the core is NOS. Well made. Hit it lightly with a wire brush then shoot it with Rustoleum primer and then black and then install it. Nothing I’d worry about even a little bit.


Chuck
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original)
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod)
1941 Chevy coupe
1938 Chevy coupe streetrod