A white engine bay, though non-traditional, reflects more ambient light,
which helps with engine bay work, and shows and helps find the source
of leaks (if any). When I repainted with red Imron in 1980, the engine
bay stayed white.
- Bob Mann
Leigh Brooks wrote:
> Roadsters came from the factory with the engine bay in body color.
> Personally I don't like the looks of a black engine bay - seems more
> of a muscle car thing.
>
> The area behind the grille should be flat back, so the grille "floats"
> in the opening.
>
> Just my 2".
>
> Leigh Brooks
>
> On Mar 28, 2005, at 3:12 PM, Gary Tew wrote:
>
>> I'm waiting for my body tub to return from media blasting. So, after
>> fixing what has been hidden under any filler and 4 coats of paint,
>> it's time for fresh paint. I'm 99% decided on yellow but I'm
>> undecided on the engine bay. Do I go throughout with the yellow or
>> go black in the engine bay? I've looked at many of the great looking
>> roadsters on the various sites and some have black and some have the
>> exterior color. It boils down to personal preference, I guess, but
>> any opinions?
>> Thanks
>> Gary Tew
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