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Why did mechanics back in the day wear white overalls just like they do at Goodwood?
Classic overalls
#2 Re: Classic overalls
Gray shop coat and a pipe.
Andrew.
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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#3 Re: Classic overalls
Brown coats down here in th sticks. Pipe optional.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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#4 Re: Classic overalls
My guess would be you look more professional and stand out in white and although sounds odd white would be easier to clean useing a bleach wash....anyother colour would fade....Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#5 Re: Classic overalls
Pit lane mechanics wore white overalls both to make them visible to drivers and also the tight fitting meant there was a greatly reduced chance of the clothing getting caught in moving parts during wheel changes etc. In workshops and Factories the supplied coats (white, brown, blue, grey) often denoted a department or grade (e.g. supervisor, inspector).
In the Jaguar 'Blue' Room (trim shop) the workers wore white aprons. They were issued with two and were expected to take one home and have it washed so they always had a clean one on Monday morning.
In the Jaguar 'Blue' Room (trim shop) the workers wore white aprons. They were issued with two and were expected to take one home and have it washed so they always had a clean one on Monday morning.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
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#6 Re: Classic overalls
Comes from days of boiler suits(hint in the name!) in steam rooms on ships etc. Any steam release into a boiler suit would force the dye , in a coloured boiler suit, into the skin!
1964 3.8 FHC
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