The crank handle is painted a gloss black. If you are a freak (as I am) you
might want to powder coat it for greater durability.
Bruce Clough
62 TR4 w/crank start (and it works)
>
> Fellow Bretheren (and Sisteren):
>
> I have just acquired a TR3 (traded a TR6 for it) and I have a starter hand
> crank which is devoid of paint. I wish to paint it the original factory
> colour.
> Can anyone tell me what that colour should be? I asked a friend who
> had a had a TR3 in the sixties and he said "Rust!" That doesn't help
> much. I guess I could leaving unpainted (for historical accuracy).
>
> I can't use it anyway, the engine is missing the pawl (pall, paw'l ???)
> anyway.
>
> Thanks for any help.
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