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This guidance assumes that the BMIHT Certificate is a true reflection of the
information held in the microfiche archive of the factory Build Cards.
Of the three Certificates that I have bought, I have been able to prove
conclusively that there were errors in two of them. I therefore have a
rather cynical view of the service provided by these 'Archivists'.
For example, my first BN4 certificate clearly stated the car left the
factory on 29th February 1957 with a paint job of Reno Red over Black.
During restoration, and under four further coats of paint, I found Colorado
Red. When disputing the Certificate details I managed to coerce a copy of
the Build Card from them. It clearly said the car was 'Red' - no
qualification, and a build date of 27th February.
They have been known to make stuff up!!
Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.
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(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
(______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______)
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Wwycoffbn7@aol.com
Sent: 30 November 2009 02:07
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
Team,
If my understanding is correct, one could restore or rebuild a 100-6 with a
Reno Red paint, if it conformed to a certificate that showed that color
and trim details.
For example, the certificate for BN4-L-O/29609 states that the exterior
color is Reno Red and the trim is Red with a Black hood.
If one wanted that color combination and had the BMIHT certificate, any BN4
could be restored using those combinations and be fine. That certificate
also lists Disc Wheels, no longer with the chassis. Perhaps to be proper
one would have to rebuild to match that aspect also.
One might search for a car that was built to the configuration one wanted,
obtain the certificate and be fine with respect to one's desire and
concours guides. Of course there is a lot more to Concours than color.
Any and all realignment welcome.
bill
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