Engine and gearbox painting

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Engine and gearbox painting

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Should the entire engine and gearbox assembly be painted bronze green or should the gearbox be natural aluminium finish on a 1963 super deluxe? I've seen both finishes but am veering towards having the whole unit painted.
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the whole unit would have been painted in that period
should you wish, you can contact me on rich@minispares.com

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What about a '64 and a '66 1275 Cooper S??
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Thanks Rich
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