RE: Transmission color

[Chris Richards <cjrichardsauto@sbcglobal.net>]

I always thought all Ford Toploader 4 speeds were
painted cast finish from the factory.  The paint was
not great and always looked poor after a few
years....Hard to imagine Rootes repainting the
transmissions.

Chris

--- Sjhcobra1@cs.com wrote:

> FYI:
> 
> My Mk1 was as cast finish, my Mk1A was painted blue
> matching the engine and my Mk2 was as cast.