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Re: Spitfire Engine Paint

To: triumphs@autox.team.net, mlibhart@fn.net (Martin Libhart)
Subject: Re: Spitfire Engine Paint
From: muntsb@HiWAAY.net (Bill Munts)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 96 16:25:06 GMT
References: <323D32B6.4B6D@fn.net>
On 9/16/96 5:57AM, in message <323D32B6.4B6D@fn.net>, Martin Libhart 
<mlibhart@fn.net> 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.
> 
Hi Martin,

I also have a 1970 Spit.  I was told from various sources (TRF being one) that 
Black was the correct color for the engine block.

Bill M.
'70 MkIII Spit
Huntsville AL


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