scott suhring wrote:
>
> Bollen (last name or first?):
>
> Not sure the year of your 6, but I will respond based on the
> research I did for my '70 TR6:
>
> Bollen wrote:
> >
> > I have starterd removing the underhood components of the 6 as I am
> > finally getting the engine compartment painted same color as exterior.
> > I need help in refinishing the accessories the correct colors ie
> >
> > Radiator braces
> Black: semigloss
> > Cross Member
> Black: semigloss
> > Brake Booster
> Black: gloss
> > Alternator
> Original: not painted aluminum body with black plastic rear cover
> > Water pump outlet
> Original: not painted
> > Engine mounts
> Black: flat
> > Wiper motor and bracket
> Bracket is not painted, polished metal and motor is aluminum painted
> (I have seen both black and aluminum, I used aluminum because it goes
> better with the Laurel Green paint I used)
> > Hood hinges
> Same colour as your body
> > Steering column
> Black: matte
>
> Any corrections from the list is welcomed. I also recall someone having
> a list
> of TR6 paint specifications for parts. Not sure if this was on someone's
> web
> site or possible it has been added to the VTR site (haven't visited it
> in a
> while). If you have any other parts or areas you'd like clarification,
> please ask
> (a commom mistake is that the bonnet support bar should be painted
> black
> (semigloss) while the holding mount when the bar is down should be
> painted the
> colour of the car).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Scott Suhring
> Elizabethtown, PA
> '70 TR6
Thanks a lot Scott, very helpful. I should have mentioned its a 74
model.Anyone know if that would make a difference? Stu
74 TR6 80 TR8
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