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Re: Plastic Engine Valences?

To: "Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou" <dougbert@rcn.com>,
Subject: Re: Plastic Engine Valences?
From: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 10:27:40 -0700
I must comment here-

I've had 3 spits and just saw my first valances this past weekend. How does
one check the oil? WHat is their function in life? Do I really need them?
(Like one needs bread and water or like one needs chocolate?)

Laura G. and Nigel
----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <dougbert@rcn.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 7:10 AM
Subject: Plastic Engine Valences?


>
> Hello,
>
> I have heard that Victoria British sells plastic replacements for
> those infamous cardboard panels (valences) on either side of the engine.
>
> Does anyone know if they are any good?  Do they also sell the ones
> in front of the radiator?  I would need them for the Mk IV.  (Some
> 1500s had differently-shaped ones).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug
> '72 Spit
>


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