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    Guys,

    Over the years some of you have posted some amazing period/factory pictures on this great forum. I am in the final stages of dressing my '57 Carrera engine. I think I have most of the little authenticity details solved. However, I would be very interested in finding some, preferably factory, shots of 547/1 engines to answer some final questions I have.

    If you have any pictures I would be very thankful if you could post them here.

    Thanks,
    J.

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    Hey Joris, I hope you find a few answers your looking for along the way. Here's one that kind of intrigued me:
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    Note the four squares on the shroud. Stencil/painted on I would assume. Color? Probably a pass inspection marking Maybe? Anyway a small 547 detail to get us started.
    Justin
    Justin Rio

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    • #3
      Hi Justin,

      Thanks for posting the picture. I believe that is actually a picture of a restored engine. It from the Scrogham book if I remember correctly.

      What I am looking for is period pictures which show stupid details like the color of the bolts on the muffler clamps etc. I recently got one from a friend which i will try and post when I get back from work.

      Thanks,

      J.

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      • #4
        Cool...
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          One I found online. Early Spyder engine

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          • #6
            Hey Joris,

            So the squares painted on that shroud are not factory? If that's the case I wonder why they bothered with that. So you're mainly looking for when perhaps a Black Oxide fastener may have been used over a Cadmium plated one?
            Justin
            Justin Rio

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            • #7
              Hey Justin,

              Not that I know. Never seen those before on an engine. However I will say I do not have the depth of experience with these engines as some others have.

              I am trying to find some, hopefully, high resolution shots of period engines. I have some small questions left open, predominantly about fasteners. I think I have them figured out but would like to double check. The muffler clamps and nuts/bolts are another one I would like to double check.

              I have spend so much time and $$ on this engine that I really want to make sure everything is right. It has been a fun journey, cant wait to start on the next one

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                • #9
                  WOW, is that ever an impressive old photo!
                  Justin Rio

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                    • #11
                      That's the engine in Chuck's car. He has been kind enough to send me detailed pictures of his car to help in the restoration of mine on many occasions

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                      • #12
                        This is a pic of the original engine #90858 from my old #83622 GT Speedster. Note on the right case half stamped "488/GT". Shortly before I sold the car, with the help of Dick Koenig, I was able to buy the original case and send it along with the car. The original case is now in the car. I think it still lives at the "TajMaGaraj" in Dayton Ohio. One other note, it is stated that this Speedster was delivered with a "factory hardtop" according to the Taj website and GK Restorations, who restored it after I sold it. I`ve got the Kardex, and no mention of a hardtop.
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