Kiwifrog Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 This is a question I am sure I already know the answer to, but then again I am ready to be surprised. My TR4 is a USA import and I am in the process of rebuilding it ( as usual started off as a tidy up). My question is this, on almost every USA import I have seen the engine bay is painted black. Was this standard Triumph practice ( no pun intended) or is it a case of mass hypnotism of american enthusiasts by a paint company with loads of black paint left over from model T ford production ? Cheers Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi Alan All engine bays were painted body colour - without exception as far as I am aware. Black is usually done to avoid expensive engine bay prep at a respray. Satin is often used as this hides loads of rough things and looks very presentable - so much so that Rover for example did this on the P6! Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Hi Tony Thought as much but it is not mentioned in any book that I have access to and the Americans get up to some funny stuff sometimes. Usually clever funny stuff where cars are concerned. Cheers Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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