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Re: Stainless trim ( RE: Bowie MD show - return )

To: Chris De Wet <DeWetC1@sapo.co.za>
Subject: Re: Stainless trim ( RE: Bowie MD show - return )
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:00:46 -0700
Chris De Wet wrote:
> 
> Bill
> 
> Underneath picture 1.4 ( if I remember correctly ) in the Spitfire & GT 6
> guide to originality ( by John T. ) it states that early Spitfires (
> presumably Mk 1's & 2's ) had stainless steel trim in the windshield rubber
> , which was later ( presumably from Mk 3's ) replaced with cheaper plastic
> items .
> Not sure of exact change dates , but could look into it if you'd like .


It means "Early Mk1's"  In fact, very early Mk1's.  Apparently Triumph quickly 
realized what a pain in the ass it was getting those stainless strips
into the channel and got rid of it. (That and the cost!)

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