Ulix,
I'm not sure about that... the 11,000 mile original pale yellow Sprite that
Mike Flaws sold to that woman out east was a '67, and did not have the
Morris green, but the lighter metallic. Frank... do you know which car I'm
referring to?
WST
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Cc: Bob Spruck <Bspruck@mindspring.com>; spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
<spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Friday, August 21, 1998 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: Green Engine Paint
>Ulix Goettsch wrote:
>>
>> The early Sprites had olive green engines, but I think later ones (such
as
>> my 67) had light green engines. Fairly close to light green Hammerite.
>> Some of the usual suppliers sell the olive green for Spridgets, a
>> different green for big Healeys.
>> Does anyone know if this is the one I need?
>
>Ulix
>
>A 67 had the olive (dark green engine) 68 and 69 had Big Healey green
>engines. BMC up to and including 67, BL 68 and on.
>But the 72 Midget on the original post should have a black engine.
>If you have a true 67, the engine should be dark green. check engine #s.
>>
>> On Thu, 20 Aug 1998, Bob Spruck wrote:
>>
>> > I need help in locating a source for the original or near original
color
>> > green paint for the engine of my street/show '72 Midget which is
undergoing
>> > an engine compartment and trunk restoration to complement the exterior
and
>> > interior restoration of a few years ago. I used up the paint I
inherited
>> > and would prefer brush-on rather than spray. Somehow a red or black
engine
>> > just doesn't look right.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Bob Spruck
>> > Sharpsburg, GA.
>> > '72 Midget for street and show
>> > '67 Midget for vintage racing
>> > numerous parts cars in the woods just in case
>> >
>>
>> Ulix __/__,__
>> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>> '67 Sprite
>
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>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
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