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Re: paint color

To: Gary Tew <garytew@cox.net>
Subject: Re: paint color
From: Leigh Brooks <shifty@shiftco.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:43:26 -0800
Roadsters came from the factory with the engine bay in body color. 
Personally I don't like the looks of a black engine bay - seems more of 
a muscle car thing.

The area behind the grille should be flat back, so the grille "floats" 
in the opening.

Just my 2".

Leigh Brooks

On Mar 28, 2005, at 3:12 PM, Gary Tew wrote:

> I'm waiting for my body tub to return from media blasting.  So, after 
> fixing what has been hidden under any filler and 4 coats of paint, 
> it's time for fresh paint.  I'm 99% decided on yellow but I'm 
> undecided on the engine bay.  Do I go throughout with the yellow or go 
> black in the engine bay?  I've looked at many of the great looking 
> roadsters on the various sites and some have black and some have the 
> exterior color.  It boils down to personal preference, I guess, but 
> any opinions?
> Thanks
> Gary Tew
> early 67 1600
> Peoria, AZ






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