In a message dated 9/3/04 10:00:37 PM, davidwjones@cox.net writes:
> The gap under the spear/flash WAS originally intended for ventilation...
> and apparently all flashes should have the gap. Those that do not must be
> repros! However, I have seen enough six cylinder car front fenders
(identified by
> the swage line) with the vent holes in exactly the same size and location to
> make me question the A/M statement that the six cylinder car fenders had no
> ventilation opening under the spear... These holes may not be the same shape
> as those in the fenders of the 100s, but it seems clear that their intended
> purpose is the same.
>
Well, we certainly overstated the case when we said that "the flashes were
carried over from the 100s without change" -- will mark that as a correction
for
the errata sheet. However, my indepth research on original BN7s (I just
walked out in the garage and looked at the definitely original fenders and
flashes
on mine) indicates that at least the early 3000s didn't have any vent holes
under the flashes, and the flashes fitted flat against the fenders.)
So, is it possible that the fender flashes on the left side were different
on the tricarbs from both the 100s and the earlier 3000s?
Anyone else got holes under your flashes, and original flashes with a raised
lower edge? If so what model and year?
Cheers
Gary
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