[TR] TR3A Top Bows

[Andrew S. Mace]

 This discussion/debate comes up every so often. I seem to remember, at one
time, consensus being that the top bows were body color up to perhaps the
early or mid-TS70000 range, after which they were usually the same "sandalwood
beige" as the bows for the early TR4s. Frankly, it only really matters if you
need that last extra point or so for Concours judging. :D



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-----Original Message-----
From: George <geomurphy at windstream.net>


What is the correct color to paint the top bows?  I have seen several TR's
with the top bows painted to match the body color and some painted to match
the top color but most that I have seen are painted Black.   When I sanded
mine down to bare metal I found a red primer and then a white paint and then
a black paint.  I thought all top bows were originally painted black from
the factory.  Am I wrong?  George Murphy 1960 TR3a Waleska GA