Black paint behind grill

[mellowyellow]

Been try to find the thread regarding the subject of black paint behind the grills on early cooper and S types. I think i have a rough idea where to paint but seem to remember some photos of very original cars with said paint. Many thanks in advance Tim

[Fanfaniracing]

My early November 62 build Austin Cooper had such black paint behind the Grille.

See my tread: http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4929

[mk1]

Picture of my Sept 65 S you can clearly see some of the black paint, it follows that line all round & the stiffner is also usually painted. (it not present here though)

paint.jpg

[Gareth Brandt]

64 1071 S

[STG95F]

http://mk1-forum.net/download/file.php? ... w&id=50809

[MkI-Speedwell]

Was this still present in a 1966 Cooper S?

[mk1]

Yes it was.

[aga2]

Can't get to the front my 66 S very well at the mo but hopefully shows black behind the grill enough..it is original but not the neatest paint job I've ever seen..

PXL_20210330_165645036 black.jpg

[Andrew1967]

Bugger .. another job to add to the list ..

[mellowyellow]

Brilliant, thanks so much for all your reply,s. That shows it all very clearly. Little job to do before i fit my rechromed Morris grill.
Thanks again Tim.