Torrington 10 OG or Repop?

[Robertriley]

These came on a bike that was said to be restored 30 to 40 years ago. How can you tell real, from repops?

 

[sad bike guy]

I look at the wrench end, Repops tend to be black and look like these. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/torrington-signal-pedals.157675/ Plus Repops have less text on the end caps. I'm not sure if Torrington 10's were ever reproduced but I'd say these are legit. They were probably NOS, The #10 stamp on these is about as clear as you'll ever find.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

There are two versions of repops; here is one:

Sold - Torrington 10 Pedals #2 | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Nice reproduction Torrington 10 pedals $75 + shipping

thecabe.com

 

[catfish]

Is the shaft cover a solid pipe? Or is it a rolled piece of steal with a seam and two tabs?

 

[Nashman]

NiCE, At a glance and based on pics of repops they look legit to me. I see less end cap/plate printing on the repops, these clearly have a #10 and made in the U.S.A./The Torrington Company. I know some Torringtons had a seamed and tabbed shaft cover, these do not from what I can see. If catfish has OG #10's and they are seamed and tabbed, perhaps that's your answer. I don't think I have an original set anymore. My Monark Elgin ( sold to Cooter over 15 years ago) had OG 10's if I recall, and don't see a seam/tabs, but pic isn't that clear. I remember Torrington 8's having a seam/tabs.