so as the restoration gets nearer to the end.....
Just the little bits to tidy........but.......what colour to do the cam covers
Its a 1978 Elite 501
I assume the cam covers were originally black.......but should I go red crackle finish?......
Thoughts appreciated
Thanks
Gareth
Elite cam covers
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- theelanman
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Re: Elite cam covers
Black is stock.
Red is to traditionally identify a SE HC engine, and so used to elevate a non HC engine appearance for extra blag .
Paint whatever you want, but the most likely retort by cockwombles if going red post completion is "they're not the right colour" .
If you dont mind that, go red - or go with the colour that complements the engine bay paint
Freedom of speech.
The red crinkle peels if poorly done
Stu
Red is to traditionally identify a SE HC engine, and so used to elevate a non HC engine appearance for extra blag .
Paint whatever you want, but the most likely retort by cockwombles if going red post completion is "they're not the right colour" .
If you dont mind that, go red - or go with the colour that complements the engine bay paint
Freedom of speech.
The red crinkle peels if poorly done
Stu
Nothing is fool proof. Fools are clever!
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Re: Elite cam covers
Black. Definitely Black
- Or maybe I'm just too traditional -
Tony
- Or maybe I'm just too traditional -
Tony
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Re: Elite cam covers
Yep - black, or no paint at all?
Pete
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Re: Elite cam covers
Your car, your choice.
If you don’t want to go black, how about either in some as body or colour that contrasts well with the body colour?
If you don’t want to go black, how about either in some as body or colour that contrasts well with the body colour?
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Re: Elite cam covers
Crinkle Black.
Having said that, I admit I have painted Calypso Red the Air Filter and timimg belt guard, I considered
the smooth black a bit ugly, and should some future owner prefer black it is very easy to remove the red.
Dave the cog.
Having said that, I admit I have painted Calypso Red the Air Filter and timimg belt guard, I considered
the smooth black a bit ugly, and should some future owner prefer black it is very easy to remove the red.
Dave the cog.