I pretty much wrote the underhood guidelines for the TRA judging parameters. I
cant say I ever saw the markings you describe. I had probably seen and worked
on more engines over the range of production than most at the time and still
have sizable collection of spares.
One odd thing i did discover along the way was that production info was written
underneath the commission plate. (It was an earlier larger plate) Having not
normally removing plates from cars I can't speak to the frequency of this
happening.
Tom
---- John Macartney <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk> wrote:
> Jim
>
>
>
> In the rebuild of your car, did you by chance find any obscure markings in
> yellow or white chinagraph chalk on the engine block? These were common
> identifiers used at the factory that were understood by those who worked in
> engine assembly â?? but no-one else. Primarily, the mark was to distinguish
> the machined but unassembled block as being an ultimate engine for a North
> America spec car. Not all the blocks had these marks but I do know many
> others have encountered them years later and wondered what the hell they
> were. Being anxious to replicate what had been there after re-painting the
> block, they replaced the code. Iâ??d be very surprised if TRA or VTR have
> extra marks in their judging books â?? or even deduct marks if they werenâ??t
> there.
>
>
>
> Cheers, Jonmac
>
>
>
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim Henningsen
> Sent: 17 January 2019 12:31
> To: wbeech@flash.net
> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Paint code
>
>
>
> Bill:
>
> I have the TRA judging guide for the TR4 and have been using it as my plumb
> line for the restoration going back to 2010 when I purchased the car. The
> trick is what to tell the auto paint store for a color to match that would be
> acceptable to judges. My goal isnâ??t to beat everyone in a concours but to
> faithfully recreate the car as it was born. I am not interested in trophies.
> Over the 8 years restoring this car, s I have sometimes found it hard to get
> info from the expert judges and respected restorers of these cars. Iâ??d love
> to know more specifics on the color and or source that experts in TRA think
> correct. Also, I heard Macyâ??s Garage had an early TR4at the last TRA
> event. Does anyone have any detailed photos of that car they could share.
> The few I saw looked magnificent and they have such a great reputation.
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Jim Henningsen
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2019, at 10:42 PM, Wbeech@flash.net <mailto:Wbeech@flash.net>
> <wbeech@flash.net <mailto:wbeech@flash.net> > wrote:
>
> Judging guide Reference Should be TRA, my oversight.
>
> Bill
>
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Wbeech@flash.net <mailto:Wbeech@flash.net>
> <wbeech@flash.net <mailto:wbeech@flash.net> > wrote:
>
> If yâ??all will allow one more â??authorityâ?? to weigh in, the VTR Judging
> Guidlines state, â??The canister is painted ice blue (specific color unknown)
> which takes a pale green caste with age.â??
>
>
>
> Iâ??ll stick with my Valspar Peacock Blue.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> Sent from my Motorola 8000X
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com
> <mailto:don.hiscock@gmail.com> > wrote:
>
> The TR Register (UK) forum had a thread on the subject of oil filter canister
> housings a few years ago.
>
> https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/44252-oil-filter-bowl/
>
>
>
> Note especially the comments by our late, great friend Alec Pringle about his
> experience with lots of variations and the quite realistic comment that S-T
> were a lot more worried about keeping lines going and spares supplied than
> getting details "right" around shade.
>
>
>
> The thread has some useful info, but this is one of those don't-sweat-it
> subjects around our cars.
>
>
>
> Don
>
> 1962 TR3B TSF202L
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:01 PM James Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com
> <mailto:trguy75@gmail.com> > wrote:
>
> Anyone have a source for correct paint color on early 1962 TR4 oil filter
> canister housing. TRA judging manual says ice blue that patinas to a pale
> green. Looking for a color code I can give my paint shop. Thanks to any
> concours experts out there.
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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