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Re: Spitfire bonnet latches

To: Peter Gillis <pgillis@cosmedia.ie>
Subject: Re: Spitfire bonnet latches
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 10:09:27 -0700
Cc: Troy Johnson <clancy@softdisk.com>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <000c01bda05b$20a82340$86947dc2@pgillis>
It could stand for Marmot.  Well, it could!  Couln't it, James?

Joe Curry

Peter Gillis wrote:
> 
> >I've got another "just wanted to know" type question for those who've
> >been around awhile. My 78 Spitfire has chrome bonnet latches that have
> >the letter *M* as part of the design. Are these aftermarket latches? If
> >so, what does the *M* stand for? If not, what does the *M* stand for?
> >Thanks to any who reply.
> >
> >Troy Johnson
> 
> Ooh Er !!!
> I never thought I would be able to answer one Andy Mace didn't get,
> as far as I know (and I'm pretty sure) it stands for Marlin the name
> of the company who manufacture the locks.
> 
> Cheers
> Peter Gillis
> 69 2000 Mk1(not a marlin in sight)
> 63 TR4(ditto)

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