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My'69 Kent powered 4/4 has all of it's drive-train,suspension,and chassis-frame painted with what I perceive to be a medium gloss black paint. I have owned the car since November, 1970.
Bert & B1800
"Tis well enough to know how much to know; and when to know, not to know, too much."
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Bert,
I think yours is probably the definitive answer given the time you have owned the car, thanks. Black it shall be.
John
1989 911 Porsche Carrera
Land Rover Series
Defender 90 SW
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Just Getting Started
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Just Getting Started
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I've had a '69 4/4 since new and the block was black on mine. Hope this helps
4/4 1600 Competition 1969
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Has a lot to Say!
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Has a lot to Say!
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Could I just say it's nice to hear from 60's Kent engined 4/4 owners. Especially one from Kent who has owned his since new, in 1969! PaulG you must be an oracle of the model. I'm a novice but keen to learn.
1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
Kitfox S5 Outback
Jodel D9
1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
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I echo auster's comments, nice to have owned your car for so long Paul and nice to have a point of reference for originality.
By the way have you 60's Morgan chaps signed up for the Morgan Classic register?
John
1989 911 Porsche Carrera
Land Rover Series
Defender 90 SW
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Just Getting Started
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My 1969 year 4/4, 2 seater has a powder blue block, I think the engine is original and has not been touched, can anyone confirm this
Martin R
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I think the blue engine was new factory replacement engine not a reconditioned one. There for all sizes would be standard.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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My 1972 4/4 has a black painted engine. This car was bought new by my Dad in 1972.
I also now own Edgar 1969 4/4's car (POE 25G). A DVLA V888 search shows that it had a reconditioned engine fitted early in it's life for some reason.
Arwyn
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My '75 4/4 has always had a black painted block. I couldn't help myself painting the head green when I went for unleaded upgrade.
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My 1972 4/4 has a black painted engine. This car was bought new by my Dad in 1972.
I also now own Edgar 1969 4/4's car (POE 25G). A DVLA V888 search shows that it had a reconditioned engine fitted early in it's life for some reason.
Arwyn
Starting a museum Arwyn? 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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