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Re: Sprite boot emblem

To: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Sprite boot emblem
From: lmacy@phillymgclub.com
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:59:32 -0600
Not sure I can believe you on that.

I saw it written so it must be true,.

Larry


Quoting Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com>:

> This IS true, so then, logically, since EVERYONE has made a mistake,
> NO ONE is ever to be considered knowledgeable of ANYTHING?
> I guess this is where it ends?
> 
> On 2/15/07, lmacy@phillymgclub.com <lmacy@phillymgclub.com> wrote:
> > Horler,
> >
> > Hmm isn't that the same book on my book shelf that has a photo of the air
> cans
> > on the carbs upside down?? So given that one mistake in that book is proof
> that
> > a mistake can be made, well . . . . . .
> >
> > Never owned a Mk I, but making a point about the veracity of believing in
> > exactly what Horler says is to be taken to the bank.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > Quoting Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com>:
> >
> > > On 2/14/07, b-evans@earthlink.net <b-evans@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > >  Michael...
> > >
> > >  As Jay pointed out, all available evidence demonstrates the badges
> > > attached to the vehicles when they left the factory were gold in
> > > color, and no evidence has been presented to the contrary.  No one is
> > > doubting that there may have been chrome ones produced for aftermarket
> > > sales.
> > >
> > >
> > > Not to get anyone started kicking Horler around, but, he has done more
> > > research than most of us on this list. Page 19 of the HC OS&M states
> > > next to the top photo "Proprietary Lucas lamp units, as found on a
> > > number of other contemporary vehicles. The Sprite badge is correctly
> > > finished in gold with red lettering. A chromed badge would be a modern
> > > reproduction. Fuel cap is the BMC optional lockable type made by
> > > Wilmot Breeden."
> > >
> > > Take it for what it's worth.........
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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