> Were the frames on the Mk1's painted the same color as
> the body as the
> 1500's were?
Yes, all Spitfires had body coloured chassis.
Were there any components (e.g., bumper
> brackets, radiator
> supports) also painted the same as the body color.
I'm reasonably sure that only the items necessary for holding the frame,
body and bonnet together were painted in body colour, as that was the level
of assembly achieved before spraying.
Hope this helps,
Bill.
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