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Re: That new TF in the family

To: MG-T <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: That new TF in the family
From: Chip Old <fold@bcpl.net>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 18:25:19 -0400 (EDT)
On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:55 -0700, Howard Battan wrote:

> OK, I now have in my possession TF HDB461614, and I'm just getting 
> started on knowing what I've got, and just how original it is. Not that 
> I'm concerned about concours status, but....
>
> On mine, the end panels on the gas tank are all chrome. In some books on 
> the TF, it appears that the end panel may be painted so that only the 
> edges are chromed. Is this the case? Or is there a painted plate that is 
> supposed to cover the center of the end panel?

The panels were chrome plated, then the centers were painted body color 
leaving the chrome showing only on the edges.

> And then there is the question of the door hinge colors. I've heard both 
> opinions expressed - painted body color, and left polished brass. Anyone 
> want to set me straight?

Painted body color.

-- 
Chip Old                  1948 M.G. TC
Cub Hill, Maryland, US    TC6710  XPAG7430
fold@bcpl.net             NEMGTR #2271

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