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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.


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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.


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I've had a '69 4/4 since new and the block was black on mine. Hope this helps


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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.


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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?


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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


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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.


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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.

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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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Originally Posted By Arwyn Williams
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.

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