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Mark Worthington · 12-09-03, 02:11 AM

Fantastic workmanship, Robert...I'm sure it took a lot of effort to get those panels to come out looking that good. I bet your pedastal-mounted buffing wheel got a workout!

As much as I like the workmanship, I'm afraid that engine bay is so clean and shiny that a typical engine might disappear in there...it could be overwhelmed by all the glitter whereas the engine really should be the center of attention, especially in a show car such as this. Accordingly, my advice to the owner would be to keep the engine and the exhaust pipes dark so they contrast well against the shiny panels. A black-painted engine block, generous anodizing of the accessories and carb/EFI trumpets, and a set of black Gurney Weslake replica valve covers would look noce in that engine bay.

12-09-03, 02:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mark Worthington Mark Worthington Bronze Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts Posts: 1,787 Rep Power: 24	Re: Roaring Forties Chassis #78 Fantastic workmanship, Robert...I'm sure it took a lot of effort to get those panels to come out looking that good. I bet your pedastal-mounted buffing wheel got a workout! As much as I like the workmanship, I'm afraid that engine bay is so clean and shiny that a typical engine might disappear in there...it could be overwhelmed by all the glitter whereas the engine really should be the center of attention, especially in a show car such as this. Accordingly, my advice to the owner would be to keep the engine and the exhaust pipes dark so they contrast well against the shiny panels. A black-painted engine block, generous anodizing of the accessories and carb/EFI trumpets, and a set of black Gurney Weslake replica valve covers would look noce in that engine bay.