In reply to a message from popop sent Sat 26 Jan 2013:
Finishes, which ones? There’a lot under there
But as a general rule less is better
No extra chrome fuel lines satin chromed
On SSs the fuel line from the tank to the pumps was black japanned.
I can’t say for sure about MK Ivs.
No stainless exhaust or engine pipes. Brass ex manifold nuts, Alloy
polished on rocker cover and water rail, not sump or bell housing.
Radiator , black paint
We put some matting agent in the 2 pack paint on these fitttings
as they weren’t painted a perfect gloss like panels
The aircleaners had a small transfer on each about oiling every
500 miles , I have repros.
Fog lights… FT 58s, position varied. In UK usually outboard, In
Aust inboard with curved mounts that moved them back [ away from
accidents]
Some US cars at least had them inboard but forward, The brackets
just turned around from UK position. Possibly it depended on local
regulations on spacing.
Restored car often have extra lights for flashers
Some use shocking examples from Trailers-R-Us. More tasteful is
the period Lucas sidelamps from the time as used on Morrises etc.
Painted black and the lenses painted with stained glass paint…
discrete
MG sell double filament internals for the parklamps so they can
flash. The guillotine is recommended for owners who screw big
modern lamps to the front mudguards for flashers. Unbelievable I
know, but some do.
Seat runners . chromed.
The inside of the tail lamp number plate frame compartment. White.
Laether only used on seats and armrests [ and gear lever and pedal
boots , Rexine for door trims… the correct exact material is still
available from book binders. it is different to that on Mk v
onwards. Nver more than original padding as you’ll have trouble
with escutcheons.
Bear in mind there were changes to the cars over their short run.
Most UK cars , SS and Mk IV , all cars with flat windscreens, had
Raydot tax disc holders on the windscreen , shown in parts book.
Very nice.
Interior woodwork French Plank walnut … NOT burr walnut.–
The original message included these comments:
While attempting to restore a MK IV RHD with the highest
degree of authenticity, finding original unmodified models
are certainly elusive.
Anyone fortunate at having obtained an original car(s) would
best know the answers to the questions below.
1:Original finish on body fasteners, specifically in the
engine compartment.
2: Original positions of fog lights. Close or away from rad.
3: Finish on seat tracks.
4: Fuel line finish
5: Photos of restored cars occasionally have additional
–
Ed Nantes SS
Melbourne, Australia
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