Randy/Rob:
-Our TIGER was originally color-code 86..now is PORSCHE
RASBERRY. PO's family owns VERY LARGE paint/body shop
in south Sacramento area. They used gray primer and then
2nd-coat of white so the final color would take right.
-Torsion bars..aren't they usually a "hard" steel like 4140?
Hammering on them can change temper/chemical structure.
Shouldn't they be striaghtened in a jig with the proper
application of heat and then quenched in the proper
medium?
-Our car came with the bolt-on bars. I agree, they look
sharp too.
Phil
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Subject: Restoration Questions
Author: RKEMPINS@SSF4.jsc.nasa.gov (Kempinski, Robert M.) at ~INTERNET
Date: 5/24/96 2:57 PM
Randy,
You asked:
>should I insist on matching the original red primer? Could it effect
>the shading of the paint (Forest Green - 86)?
Primer goes under paint. You can't see it. Primer color can affect paint
color but this isn't a problem with modern paints. Nonetheless, a good shop
will add a color to the primer to make it compatible colorwise with the top
coat. I would go with a reputable body shop's recommendation since they are
familar with their own paint systems.
> I have the optional rear torsion bars but the DPO managed to bend
>one side pretty well. Can/should it be straightened and re-tempered
>or should I replace it altogether?
I straightened mine by hammering on them and then used a little body filler
to smooth out the minor rough spots. The're probably going to bend again at
the first good pedal mashing anyway. Even so, I would keep them as orignal
equipment. They also look pretty good too.
Rob
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