Originally Posted by
scarlson
I have done some digging through image searches and found at least two later Coopers that have dropout/stay attachments like yours. I bet it's the real thing. Surprising how few people take photos of the dropouts!
Thanks for digging and providing some good and very welcoming feedback!
I was hoping with the back-story I gave n' all that people didn't think I doubted Bill in any way but I wanted some clarity in the matter. I've subscribed to the Ron Cooper FB group which was started by his son but that was today and so it may be a minute before I get accepted into that group.