Angelo and list:
You asked anout TR3A engine color and manifold finishes.
TRA has an excellent notebook published on restoration of sidescreen TR's I
highly recomend it. I do not have mine at the location of this computer;
however, others may be able to give you the manifold answers from it.
If you would like to order a copy, write to:
John Gabel
5763 Shannon Place
Dublin, Ohio 43016
Cost is $20.US and includes the book and shipping. Make the check to :TRA
Guide."
As to the engine color, I believe the book will tell you black. In concours
competition, it would be best to paint it black. However, I have seen a TR3B
that is unrestored/repainted with a red engine. I am told that Ken Richardson
has confirmed to its original owner that several engines, perhaps not
numerous, left the factory like this.
I vote black. Hides oil better.
Steve Thornton
Bowling Green, KY
"Home of the Corvette"
1962 TR3B
1968 TR 250
1971 TR6
1963 Jaguar MkII RHD
1969 Jaguar XKE FHC
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