Many folks are thinking that I have a problem with my carbs. I just wanted
to know what the original patina was, polish, or matte. I didn't know, I now
know that the matte finish that I have, is what I was wanting. I do NOT want
a polished carb, if it was not that way on the showroom floor.
Also, I am not being this anal, because I am going concours. I am being this
anal, because I am an ass, and I just want the engine to be right. The early
68, was an entity unto itself, for the 6 months that the engine had the
"flying saucer" AND the smog pump. It has been an interesting puzzle,
putting it all together. I know that some parts don't have the correct date
stamp on them, and I will correct that as I can garner the bits. But again,
it is for ME, not for some judge that doesn't know me, or I care to meet.
Under the bonnet won't be pristine either, as the car is now red, and it was
originally white. I am not going to paint under the bonnet, but I will
remove the 40 years of oil that have accumulated.
I am not here to try and knock Joe's work. Again, I was not certain of the
patina, and I wanted someone other than the shop that did them, to offer up
their observations. Try going to a swap meet, and asking "Is that valve
cover for a 67 Sprite?" You KNOW that guy wants to sell it, so more often
than not, you'll get a resounding YES!!! So I wanted to get opinions and
memories on the patina. I thank all of you that have responded, and I am
satisfied that Joe did exactly what I was wanting. I did think that they
would have been prettier, I'd be lying if I didn't say this. But these cars
were built to drive, not to show. The polished carbs must have come along
later, with such additions as a W E S L A K E valve cover.
Thanks to all
Brad
On Jan 10, 2008 11:22 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com> wrote:
> This is what Joe claims to do on his website. Do you believe all of this
> was
> done to your carbs? BTW, yours look cleaner than mine, and your screw
> heads
> aren't as chewed up.
> > cleaning with biodegradable soap, hand cleaning, and plastic media
> blasting
> > plus acid dipping if needed to even color.
>
>
>
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