08-29-2023, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Mj_72
From what Ive seen the original cars have varying finishes for the aluminum panels through the inside of the cab, trunk, and engine bay of the car. Some look brushed and dull and some are shiny semi polished looking, any rhyme or reason to it or is it just whatever roll they had that week?
Also, what is the “acceptable” panel finish for restored original panels? I can only imagine with being 60 years old, maintaining, and any mileage the panels will be marked up, oxidized and dull. Making them hard to get a “factory new” finish on them.
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Bill S.
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