I am ready to paint a Black Shadow engine and I am looking for the details around how it was done at the 1949-1953 time period. I am not looking for recommemdations on paint, but rather at what stage of Vincent factory assembly the pieces were painted. Are there photos or documents that will relate to this?
Were the muffs and heads painted while off the engine?
Was the engine disassembled to paint?
Was a particular Vincent engine builder assigned the task of this engine painting?
Were there portions of the engine or pieces that were masked off?
I am looking for actual period photos of this subject if possible - Shadows being assembled, Shadow engines on the factory work tables,
All help is wonderful
Craig
example would be this 1947 photo, too early but nice
Were the muffs and heads painted while off the engine?
Was the engine disassembled to paint?
Was a particular Vincent engine builder assigned the task of this engine painting?
Were there portions of the engine or pieces that were masked off?
I am looking for actual period photos of this subject if possible - Shadows being assembled, Shadow engines on the factory work tables,
All help is wonderful
Craig
example would be this 1947 photo, too early but nice