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by Moeregaard » Sat Dec 29, 2018 4:21 pm
According to Dr. Haddock's latest originality guide, the early 4.2 coupes had moquette-covered hinge covers, with inner door trim material finishing the top edges. This is shown on pp. 295, and I can confirm this, as this was what my very early and unmolested 4.2 (1E30036/built Sept. 1964) had. The covers were steel, and were attached to the body using finishing screws with the appropriate washers.
My second 4.2 FHC (1E32208/late 1965) also had steel covers, but these were covered with vinyl (referenced as PVC in most literature) and the edges finished with that chrome/plastic material. The covers were attached to the body with screws, but short chrome strips were used in lieu of the earlier washers. As with my earlier E-Type, this car had never been apart.
Going off on a tangent here, but if you haven't purchased the latest E-Type Originality Guide, by Thomas Haddock and Michael C. Mueller, by all means do so. It's now hardcover and in color, and definitely an improvement over the previous edition.
Mark (Moe) Shipley
Former owner '66FHC, #1E32208
Former owner '65FHC, #1E30036
Planning on getting E-Type No. 3 as soon as possible....