CORRECT FINISH FOR 289 EMBLEMS/HIPO BADGES

RROACH_old · June 16, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Hello all!I just picked up an original 289 emblem&FORD Hipo badge,and they both need the center ribbed area touched up.What is the correct paint,semi gloss?Also are the ribbed areas on the 289 solid black or just painted inside the ribs?Ditto the hipo badges also?I am having a hard time getting a clear pic of this.THe Hipo badge on the one on the cover of the Hipo book looks like the 289 is solid black and the hipo badge has only the rib insides painted.Help!I want to get it right the first time and not botch them!!!!Thanks and have a "HIPO" day!Randy

CharlesTurner · June 16, 2008 at 7:37 PM

Originals and NOS I have seen were more of a flat black.

RROACH_old · June 17, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Thanks Caspian K (again!)as usual you are the wellspring of K info!!!!!KUDOS!Hey,by the way I am assuming you have some of the nicest K cars around!Any pics?I'd love to se em!Thanks again!!Randy

CharlesTurner · June 17, 2008 at 12:01 PM

I just have my "driver" '65 K fastback. Will need to be restored eventually, but looks ok for now.

Restoring a '65 K convertible for a friend. It was actually my car (for a short time), before he talked me out of it and said he would finance a thoroughbred-level restoration! It was an offer I couldn't refuse. That car should be painted before the end of the year.

J_Speegle_old · June 17, 2008 at 9:19 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Restoring a '65 K convertible for a friend. It was actually my car (for a short time), before he talked me out of it and said he would finance a thoroughbred-level restoration! ............

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CharlesTurner · June 17, 2008 at 11:17 PM

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Oh no!!!!!! <img src=images/icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>

The way I look at it, I can open track a fastback a lot easier than a convertible!! <img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=images/icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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