On Mon, 16 Sep 1996, Martin Libhart wrote:
> Anyone know the correct color of the engine block on a 1970 Spitfire?
> I have numerous documentation sources that tell me everything from the
> valve cover color, and when changes occurred, to the color of the
> radiator fan. But I can find nothing on the color of the block
> itself.
>
> In it's current state, my '70 Spitfire (U.S. version) has an orange
> block (similar to the old Chrysler hemi orange from our muscle car
> days - but I doubt that it is the original paint on the block).
>
> Any answers out there? And better yet, state your documentation
> source if you have such.
Short answer: Black. Me.
Long answer: from much personal experience with Heralds and Spitfires
over many, many years (yes, even back when the cars were new), I've not
seen an "original" engine block on a Spitfire that wasn't black. Valve
cover colors have changed many times over the years ("copper" to silver
to red and/or blue), but the rest of the engine was black.
--Andy
Andrew Mace
10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant
Vintage Triumph Register
amace@unix2.nysed.gov
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