The original BMC engine green was Land-Rover Bronze Green, unless I'm mistaken.
Looking For Engine Colour Suggestions
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neilw
, Jun 06 2017 02:28 PM
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Posted 07 June 2017 - 08:38 PM
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Posted 07 June 2017 - 08:42 PM
Maybe its an age thing but when I was 17 it was bright red for the extra 10bhp, now mine are black engine with a mowog green rocker box, and mowog green engine with black rocker box.
Considered bright orange for my orange sportspack , but mowog green looks just 'right' imo.
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Posted 07 June 2017 - 09:37 PM
BMC green is my favorite, just love the retro look. (British Standard Middle Bronze Green (BS 223) Had a brand new 1981 HL engine was yellow, now I have an 82 Mayfair which is also yellow.
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Posted 07 June 2017 - 10:11 PM
Plus one on that.Yeah but proper BMC green, not that muck!
How about green?DSC_0373.JPG
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Posted 08 June 2017 - 05:28 AM
😢Plus one on that.Yeah but proper BMC green, not that muck!
How about green?
...but green engines are good for the environment...
Seriously, the BMC green is a lovely colour for engines, I just wanted something unique and different. 😛
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Posted 09 June 2017 - 06:23 AM
The original BMC engine green was Land-Rover Bronze Green, unless I'm mistaken.
Indeed it was, Landrover mid-bronze green, as many Series 1 Landrovers were painted.
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Posted 11 June 2017 - 10:49 AM
Black and gold?
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Posted 13 June 2017 - 08:49 AM
Gloss black does look nice - especially with all the brightwork re-plated, but I do love the green (with or without black highlights. Never been much of a fan of red - a bit brash!
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Posted 13 June 2017 - 08:51 AM
Black and gold?
If you're thinking of converting to steam I think you may need a bigger engine than the one on the bench!
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Posted 14 June 2017 - 09:56 AM
Has to be green, black and silver
Or what is it they say.
Red: makes more power but less reliable
Green: most reliable:
Blue: will never over heat
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Well I'll be buggered if I can find it
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Posted 30 June 2017 - 08:58 AM
I went for Chevvy Orange in the Por15 range. The block's not painted yet - the can hasn't even been opened for a sneaky peek- I hope I don't regret it :-P
Nope, I don't regret it, I love it! 
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