Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Talk about E-Types here

Topic author
Blake
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:01 am
Location: Melbourne
Australia

#1 Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Post by Blake » Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:09 am

I am seeking advice relating to the original paint colour for the Series III roadster roof frame. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. :thankyouyellow:

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

User avatar

Heuer
Administrator
Posts: 15186
Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:29 pm
Location: Nottinghamshire
Great Britain

#2 Re: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Post by Heuer » Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:58 pm

You could try BS381C-694 'Dove Grey' - grey with a hint of green:
Image

Jaguar would have used paints from the BS colour range so start by getting a BS chart and looking for a match.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
2024 Lexus LBX

Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

User avatar

AussieEtype
Posts: 635
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:59 am
Location: Canberra, Australia
Australia

#3 Re: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Post by AussieEtype » Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:36 pm

That looks about right - the hood bows/frame look as if they are the same colour is the inside of the vinyl hood material. Also the actual hood bows are wrapped in the grey ambla/vinyl.

Garry
1971 Series 3 E-type OTS
1976 Series 2 XJ 12 Coupe

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Topic author
Blake
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:01 am
Location: Melbourne
Australia

#4 Re: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Post by Blake » Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:13 am

David & Garry,

Thank-you very much for your assistance. It is very much appreciated.

Regards,

David

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

User avatar

mark10337
Posts: 756
Joined: Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:11 am
Location: Switzerland
Switzerland

#5 Re: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

Post by mark10337 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:10 pm

are there any pictures of how this should look - the frames and the inside of the hood. So many hoods have been replaced over the years it is difficult to know what would be factory original regarding linings, straps, fixings, vinyl wraps, position of lead bag (a source or description of one would be good also).

What about the screws fixing the cant rail pieces on the interior. Are they all frame colour or just the normal steel screw finish. One thing I don't seem able to find is a good fitting guide for the frame, i.e. how to adjust with shims etc., and where.
-Mark

1969 Series 2 OTS, Regency Red
'Life's to short to drive a boring car'

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic