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CJHenderson

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Not sure this is correct
« on: August 17, 2018, 21:43:28 »
Looking in the left rear wheel well and see this patch. Does not look like it belongs there.
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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2018, 22:32:29 »

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Does not look like it belongs there.

Absolutely incorrect for any Euro-280 or other rest-of-the-world-280. :-X

But correct for a US-version 280 from model year 1969 (??) onwards. ??? 8)
The lines from the expansion tank (running between the fuel fumes overflow tank and the crankcase) are protected by this shield.


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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2018, 23:01:55 »
Ok thanks.
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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2018, 12:37:46 »
Your’s looks much nicer than mine.  I need to make a new one.

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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2018, 16:00:48 »
70 and on. USA only.  Anyone know what the correct original color is?

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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2018, 20:59:26 »
It would be painted the color of the car, just as the wheel wells.
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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2018, 23:10:29 »
I've seen them painted and then I've seen them black. Looks like they're installed after the car is painted.
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Re: Not sure this is correct
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2018, 00:26:40 »
Car color with yellow chromate screws?There is no overspray on the plastic hoses that go under the cover I would assume it is installed later.  Surprised it isn’t stamped with the chassis number.