I have to agree with most of Lin's observations and comments. Well done Lin.
We should have you assist in National Concours Registry judging.
Having looked the Tanner car over in these photos, I'd have to say he has
the details mostly nailed down. It is his obvious deviation in colours both
inside and out, plus overpolishing and over finishing almost everywhere, and
the use of chromed multispoke wheels that would most certainly knock this
beautiful Healey well out of a Gold level in a properly sanctioned National
Concours Registry judging. Therefore it's the use of the terms they're
using, calling these cars "finished to a National Concours Gold Level
standard" that I take exception to.
Of course the people that will be bidding on this car are usually not on the
same page as someone who is after true accurate authenticity. It's glitz and
glam they're after.
Rich Chrysler
> Le 08-01-14 ` 18:43, linwood rose a icrit :
>
>> Hi Ed,
>> You know much more about this than I do, but what is wrong with the
>> brake/clutch reservoir lettering and the hose clamps? I thought they
>> looked correct.
>>
>> If you mean the control head turn lever, mine is chrome - again, what
>> is wrong with it?
>>
>> Finally, I think the rubber buffers are correct. The rivet head and
>> washer go through from the engine side and are not visible from the
>> outside of the car.
>>
>> I thought some of the wiring (brightness of color) looked a little
>> off, but not sure.
>>
>> Again, I am just nitpicking. I think it is lovely! Just trying to
>> learn more about this.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Lin
>> 1960 BT7 in restoration
>> 1959 Bugeye
>>
>> On Jan 14, 2008, at 6:22 PM, 63AHBJ7 wrote:
>>
>>> What I sent a couple other gents, Len<G>:
>>>
>>> << Care to fill me in?>>
>>>
>>> 1st] radiator shroud sprayed not hand painted
>>> 2nd] coil
>>> 3rd] turn controller appears to be highly polished or chrome
>>> 4th] Hydraulic "can" no letters
>>> 5th] Carb dash pots highly polished or chrome
>>> 6th] wrong hose clamps
>>> 7th] no rivet/washer for bonnet buffers
>>> 8th] temp capillary tube only has 2 coils
>>> 9th] carb linkage wrong "colour" clamps
>>> 10th] V/C grommets are white
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