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| Author: | Frankg [ Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Proper Finish for Bugatti 50T Plumbing |
Hi, Most photos I have of the subject engine are in B&W and as such, is difficult to discern color. However, of the color photos that I do have I have noticed the oil line plumbing is either copper or chrome (or other semi-high polished look (i.e., the prototype engine photos on the Model Motorcar reference CD)). My quesiton is, if I want to be historically faithful to the period, which finish should the plumbing be done in? Thanks, Frank |
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| Author: | Herman [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:12 pm ] |
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Welcome on the forum. Please do expect to see the website soon as well. For the plumbing: originally, most of it is copper, eg the oil lines are. Some other parts, like the control lines of the blower, are plain steel. You are building a Pocher 50T, I presume? I can send you some photo's of a 50T engine, in color, if you wish. Please let me know. Best regards, Herman |
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| Author: | Frankg [ Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Engine Plumbing |
Hi Herman, Yes, I'm building a Pocher 50T, and thanks, yes, I would love some color photos. As I think I noted in my first post (which I can't see right now..) what color photos I do have show both copper and steel/aluminum/chrome (not guessing at actual material, just the appearance). With Bugatti's extensive use of machined aluminum of various finishes, copper almost looks out of place, but I would still go that route if that's the correct thing to do. Thanks Herman! |
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