Mark and the List; I have two 66 TR4A that have black out paint behind
the grille. Both are BRG. When I restored CTC66836L, the front had been
resprayed, but I did notice black paint in the grille area under the new
paint. However, it wasn't until I purchased CTC70200L, an unrestored and
unaltered car from its original owner that I confirmed the black paint
behind the grille. Several members on the list have corresponded with me
when I posed this question a while back regarding the TR250 I'm
restoring (CD6216L) under the title of "grille blackout", and it appears
that the method was to brush on dull or semi gloss paint. This was also
used on TR250s. My personal opinion is that factory records provide some
insight into theses matters, but observation of known unrestored cars,
or experiences by those who were alive when the cars when the cars were
new are essential. For example, regarding the recent discussion of red
versus amber taillights on the TR250, I can confirm that I physically
observed the amber taillight in new cars on the showroom floor in 1968.
Further, that I installed those same amber tail lights in my 66 TR4A
that I owned at that time. The fact that some TR250s don't have amber
tail lights, or some TR4As don't have black paint behind the grille is
just one of those wonderful mysteries of life. Jerry Oliver, Olympia,
Wa.
"Evans, Mark" wrote:
>
> Mark,
> This thread has really got me wondering. Your Commission Number is within ~400
> of mine and I would assume that the factory used some consistency when
>painting
> black behind the grill. It seems certain that some were painted black and some
> were not. I'm thinking maybe this area was painted black for the lighter
>colored
> cars and not at all for the darker ones like mine (TRG). What color is yours?
>
> Also, your commission number is the closest one to mine that I'm aware of to
> date (mine:CTC63970 LO). What was your build date?
>
> Can any other 4A/250 owners shed any light on this.
>
> >Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 07:43:28 -0800 (PST)
> >From: Mark Sanders <sanders.mark@excite.com>
> >Subject: TR-4A Repainting
> >
> >
> >My 66 4a, which is wearing it's original paint, has flat black paint behind
> >the grill. It appears to be brushed on.
> >
> >
> >Mark Sanders
> >66 TR4a
> >CTC63561LO
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