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Re: Help with paint matching

To: ellabill@cdepot.net
Subject: Re: Help with paint matching
From: Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV
Date: 21 Aug 97 15:26:22
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
>>Hi, I'm doing research for a friend who's restoring a 1967 Spitfire.The
> engine valve cover is a copperish color and my friend is trying to
> locate a source for paint that will match. Can you help,or perhaps
> direct me to someone who might know? Regards, Bill Fall<<

Bill, Susan, et al --  this is possibly the correct, original
color.  In 1969 the Mk3 valve cover went to silver, but was copperish in 1967, 
according to
my source.  As for finding an exact match, forget about it (!)  I would suggest 
matching
what is already on there via trial and error, but it*s hard to say without 
actually seeing.  Someone else will probably be able to tell you about a color 
they have used successfully
 -- I believe the ªChevy engine orangeª shade has been applied by others.  
Available 
at many parts stores.

Good luck!

--
Martin Secrest
73 GT6 III
74 Spitfire 1500 

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