I am the (hopefully not D)PO of a 1966 Spitfire, and I
remember the valve cover being a coppery color. I'm sure
that is the correct color.
Warren Allen
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Subject: Re: Help with paint matching
Author: Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV at INTERNET-MAIL
Date: 8/21/97 3:26 PM
>>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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