Hi Jack,
I've just been reading Bill Piggot's new book on TR2/3/3A/3B originality
and he mentions that factory rebuilt motors were painted a blue-green
color or something like that. He also said that most engines were painted
black but he had seen some red engines which were claimed to be original.
Drew
On Jun 17, 5:48am, Jack McCarrick wrote:
> Subject: TR3 Engine Painting
>
> This engine shows a blue-green color. I've talked to some that say just
> paint it black.
>
> Has anyone identified that original color and a source? The car is
> going to be a driver not restored for show. This is just a
> consideration should I someday become the DPO.
>
> Anyone have any tips or "don't do's" on engine surface preparation and
> painting?
>
> Jack McCarrick
> '60 TR3A
>
>
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Drew Rogge
drew@pixar.com
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