MK3 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The engine rocker cover on my 1970 MK3 Spit is rusty and peeling and looks like its been hand painted silver at some time. It also has mismatched studs holding it down.What is the correct original colour, has anyone got any photos of an original or restored to spec cover ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGRob Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think they were the same as the MK IV which you can see below, the original colour was silver - again for the MK iV - The one in the picture has been powder coated but I no longer use it as I went alloy, you can have it for £15 plus postage if you want it. I can send you some more photo's if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I've painted mine with Silver and a clear coat over it ;) (otherwise when you touch the cover your hands will be always silver :-/ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK3 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 7378 wrote:I think they were the same as the MK IV which you can see below, the original colour was silver - again for the MK iV - The one in the picture has been powder coated but I no longer use it as I went alloy, you can have it for £15 plus postage if you want it. I can send you some more photo's if you like. Hi, let me check its the same shape as my tatty one and I'll get back to youthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK3 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think your rocker cover is different to a MK3, mine hasn't got a lump in the middle where the breather pipe is. Can you post some more photos ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pre 1970 MK3 (number LOWER than FD75000) is painted bronze.1970 MK3 (FD75000 and onwards) are silver.CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 4277 wrote:I think your rocker cover is different to a MK3, mine hasn't got a lump in the middle where the breather pipe is. Can you post some more photos ?thanksMine is actually a 1500 .. so it seems to be the same as the yellow mkIV (your first reply) .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 HiThis is what a 1970 spitfire mk 3 engine rocker cover would look like.CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK3 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nick_B. wrote:HiThis is what a 1970 spitfire mk 3 engine rocker cover would look like. CheersNickYes that's the shape of mine too. It is slightly different, than the later models. Mine is FD91000+ so I guess it should be Silver, any particular shade ?It also has steel wheels in Silver that are also peeling .. is that colour correct for a late Mk3 Spit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I've used heat resistant silver & then put a clear coat (also heat resistant) over it :)So not really a shade of silver .. just the one they had in my local shop ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Wheels also silver. Windowframe is black. Ignition key is columnmounted instead of dashmounted. Only one reversinglight on a console above the numberplate. No scrolling script Spitfire Mk3, but a spitfiire badge on the wings and bonnet and a triumph badge on the bootlidI don't know which shade of silver, just grabbed the ordinary silverthing from the local shopCheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK3 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi, thanks for that, sounds about right, however mine still has the ign key on the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nick_B. wrote:Wheels also silver. Windowframe is black. Ignition key is columnmounted instead of dashmounted. Only one reversinglight on a console above the numberplate. No scrolling script Spitfire Mk3, but a spitfiire badge on the wings and bonnet and a triumph badge on the bootlidI don't know which shade of silver, just grabbed the ordinary silverthing from the local shopCheersNickAnd different position of wipers + minor changes in floor pan layout ... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRST Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 While speaking of rocker covers. I want to freshen up mine a little. What paint do I need? I've got some high-temp paint left over from painting the rear brake drums and also some ordinary russet brown (colour of the car) in a tin.Will normal paint withstand the temps in the engine bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 In a word, yes!I have painted many rocker covers with normal rattle cans in my youth, and they were all fine.Plus look at the underside of the bonnet, inner wings, bulkhead etc, all that paint is fine!Colour match it to your bodywork, it will look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRST Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Nice one Sheepy.... I've also got the option of powdercoating it silver but my mate who does it is on holiday at the moment... I think the factory look is probably best... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK3 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Has anyone had theirs powder coated, should look nice, I could get mine done when I get the steel wheels powder coated. Are there any downsides to consider vs ordinary silver paint and laquer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGRob Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 4277 wrote:Has anyone had theirs powder coated, should look nice, I could get mine done when I get the steel wheels powder coated. Are there any downsides to consider vs ordinary silver paint and laquer ?The one on mine is powder coated - no real problems looks the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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