Ralph Jannelli wrote:
>
> Yes - Susan the MKI, II, and III had a copper colored valve cover the closest
>match is a Camel color used on either GM or Ford I don't remember right now,
>I'll have to look it up when I get home tonight.
>
> Ralph Jannelli
> Charlotte NC
> '72 Spitfire MKIV
> '65 Spitfire MKII (named Scarlet and I drove her to work today :-} )
>
> ----------
> From: Susan Hensley[SMTP:susan@grotecon.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 1997 2:53 PM
> To: Triumph Mailing List
> Subject: Help with paint matching
>
> Hi all! Here's a question (and my answer) posted to me via my Web
> site. If anyone can help him, please write back to his email address as
> well as the TR list..
> Thanks!
> Suz %)
>
> Subject:
> Re: '67 Spitfire
> Date:
> Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:51:10 -0500
> From:
> Susan Hensley <susan@grotecon.com>
> Organization:
> Grote Consulting
> To:
> ellabill@cdepot.net
> References:
> 1
>
> BillandElanora wrote:
> >
> > 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
>
> Hi Bill!
>
> I really have no idea myself, but I am on the Triumph mailing list and
> will post your question there. Someone there will hopefully have the
> knowledge..
>
> As far as I know, there was no copper colored factory valve cover --
> only aluminum(?), chrome, and black. There may have been more I don't
> know
> about, or the previous owner (PO) may have painted it to match the car
> paint or just in a color he/she liked..
>
> Hang tight -- hopefully some messages will come to you soon..
>
> Good luck!
> Keep Triumphing,
> Susan Hensley %)
Anyone know what the 76 Spit 1500 valve cover colour should be? Mine is
a shade of orange. Original?
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