Hey everyone, Happy 4th!

I removed the intake on my Edsel's 292 and have a few questions. I have an extra that I picked up from a junk yard a few years back. They both have their flaws but I can't decide which is better. Here are a few comparison photos:

Old


Junkyard:


Old



Junkyard



Now, here are some casting numbers. Only a slight variations in the two. Can someone explain the difference?

Old



Junkyard



If anyone requests more pics, I will gladly oblige. And if anyone can recommend what to do to get these cleaned up and properly assessed (Like what shop to take them to / what to have done to them) I'm all ears.

On the "Junkyard" manifold what is the last letter? B9EA-9425-??

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Oh sorry, that would be a "B" I didn't notice it had got cut off.