Joseph Grant wrote:
>
> Hi there!
>
> I've been looking for a Spitfire for quite a long time and finally found one
> that is in very good shape. It is a 1978, the body is virtually rust free
> and it is in very good mechanical order. The hard top is in good shape too
> and the price was right. So now I have a new toy to sink money into! I
> have some questions:
>
Congratulation, and hope you're enjoying it.
> 1. What exact colour is JMA? I think it is PageantBlue, but not 100% sure.
[...]
>
> 4. My Spitfire has these chrome rearview mirrors on the doors. Are they
> original? What is the "correct" rearview mirrors fitted to these cars?
>
My '76 has one chrome mirror. I think it is original.
> 5. I don't have an owner's manual. There is a 'Hazard' indicator between
> the tach and speedo. When I turn the lights on, it glows. Is this part of
> the circuit that tells me that there might be a burned out bulb? Just
> wondering...
>
This is normal. It's to let you know where the hazard switch is. US law
mandates that it be illuminated.
> Sorry for so many questions. Thanks for reading...
>
Don't be sorry. Thats what the list is for ;-)
> joe
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