Tim T Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Could some kind person tell me what the correct paint finish is for the air plenum box on a 1968 TR5. For some reason I thought that is a black crackle ..... Or am I dreaming? Many thanks, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Tim T said: Could some kind person tell me what the correct paint finish is for the air plenum box on a 1968 TR5. For some reason I thought that is a black crackle ..... Or am I dreaming? Many thanks, Tim You're not dreaming Tim, it is black crinkle finish - here's my old 70 survivor TR6 ('Saffy') - TR5's are the same finish I believe. Cheers, Andrew Edited February 29, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Tim, if it is wrinkle finish you want, I can recommend a rattle can from VHT, it worked perfect for me. I used 1 can for the plenum after I had grit-blasted it for good grip. I used an hot air blower and an IR thermometer for curing with very good result. I have a spare but it does not have the connection for the idle air valve, so could be early TR5? It is chrome, but probably not original. Was this a period option maybe? Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Waldi said: I have a spare but it does not have the connection for the idle air valve, so could be early TR5? It is chrome, but probably not original. Was this a period option maybe? Waldi TR5 original plenums didnt have the pipe for the idle valve as it wasnt fitted to them, they werent chromed original though I have seen a few done like it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thanks Stuart, must be worth thousands then, very rare:) Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 That's what I wanted to hear ref the finish, because I had already done it and then doubted myself!! This is the correct plenum for the 5, isn't it Stuart? Thanks all, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Tim no that is a TR6 plenum I am afraid , the tr5 only has 1 breather outlet as Stuart says .i can send you pictures of both an un modified non breather and a later modified version if you would like . You also have the TR6 type of air bleed in your inlet manifolds as well . regards graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Here you go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Oh! Thanks for that Graham. I have started another thread for this question. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Tim happy to help graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Beautiful looking paint job Tim hope my 6 comes out as well when the time comes. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted March 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks Andy. Back with me on Tuesday ready for the refit! Good luck with yours. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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