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Re: front end photo

To: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Subject: Re: front end photo
From: Ron Tebo <mrtebo@telus.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 04:38:19 -0600
Jon:

Is this true of all cars? My Series I, which was originally white
appears to have white paint as the original color in the engine
compartment, the interior, and the underbody. Was the black paint over
the body color?

Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627

humbersnipe wrote:
> 
> And if you want it to be authentic, you'll have to paint it with a brush -
> that's what they did at the factory. Everything behind the chrome strip at
> the bottom of the grille opening is black. If I remember correctly, it's not
> gloss, but semi-gloss / flat.
> 
> Jon Arzt
> Omaha, NE  USA
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Mounce" <bmounce@rcn.com>
> To: "Alpine Discussion List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 12:37 PM
> Subject: front end photo
> 
> > Hello all
> >
> > I am considering painting the grill opening of my SV black (behind the
> chrome
> > trim), as was original.  My problem is I have never seen one, and wish to
> be
> > certain it is what I want.  Does anyone have a photo they can e mail me
> with a
> > clear shot of what this looks like?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Bill

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