T-Series Arnolt Heater Original Color

[Sarastro]

Does anyone know what finish/color was used for the Arnolt heaters that inhabited MG TDs and TCs? A search through Google Images shows some painted gloss black, some a kind of bronze, and finally some that are a greenish metallic, much like the valve-cover color of Healey 3000s. I suspect this latter is the original, but I am not at all sure.

I ask because I have one that I would like to restore and sell. It's in good condition, no leaks, the fan works, but it's been given an ugly repaint. Restoring it seems like a fun little project.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

You may find some original paint upon disassembly? I have seen them hammertone bronze.

 

[Sarastro]

Wish I could. The paint is flaking easily, but I just see metal under it, unfortunately.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Sad. If you can not find the colour you wish, get in touch and I will try to help.

 

[JPSmit]

I googled it - and it looks like that "greenish metallic" sort of hammered finish is the original.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=arno...KEwi3hP2c_LnQAhVM5IMKHZj7A8gQ_AUIBigB&dpr=0.9

https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_accessories_interior.htm

 

[simon1966]

I am told by a seller that this heater is an un-installed unit still with its instructions. So maybe they came in more than one color?

 

[Mickey Richaud]

View attachment 45975I am told by a seller that this heater is an un-installed unit still with its instructions. So maybe they came in more than one color?

There's a red one on ebay now whose description says "original": https://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TC-TD-T...ash=item43f9915960:g:OwYAAOSwh2xYASt5&vxp=mtr

 

[Sarastro]

I found the Google images, too. I think the green one with the lighter color door really looks like an original finish.

That's interesting about the red one. I'd never imagined that they might be that color. Kinda clashes with many interior colors. Still, it doesn't matter a lot--all I need is one original finish; if there are more than one, that's fine.

The red enamel would be easy to do, though. But I like the green better.