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Mylespeed
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Posted - 24 Jan 2019 :  11:05:11 Show Profile Reply with Quote
My engine is currently being rebuilt (1760cc) and the builder has just phoned to ask what colour to paint it; it is a 1975 car used ror endurance rallies. I would like it to be authentic 'ish.

Woody
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Jan 2019 :  12:52:46 Show Profile Reply with Quote
1975 MY would have a black engine.
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Gavinc
V4 Fan

United Kingdom
103 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 :  01:22:01 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I always think a light bright colour is a good bet on a competition car, then any leaks can easily be seen! Went with a silver block on the v4 rally car and I think it looks pretty good ( but I'm sure it will upset the purists).

96V4 stage rally car
99 stage rally car.
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Iain G
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United Kingdom
159 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 :  12:18:35 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I agree with you Gavin
I always paint my blocks light grey.
Heads black.
Sump black.
Front cover wire brushed and not painted but could be lacquered I suppose.
Iain



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Mylespeed
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Posted - 25 Jan 2019 :  17:00:22 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Thanks for your feedback and ideas chaps; I fancy silver for block and heads with the alloy rocker covers from those people in Ireland.

Next issue is engine bay - car is in Finnish colours of blue and white.
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