Rear ended pumpkin color

[metropolisman]

I have a question concerning the proper color of the rear end pumpkin. I see in some restorations that they are left in there natural
Aluminum cast finish. Is this a concours correct finish? Additionally the Armstrong shocks front and rear have this same finish. Is that the correct finish? Thanks for your responses in advance.

 

[John Turney]

According to Anderson & Moment, the pumpkin should be painted black along with the axle housing, the front & rear Armstrong shock bodies are unpainted and the arms are black.

 

[Deleted member 8987]

Rear ended pumpkins are generally the same color they were before rear ending.
Opinion.

 

[Editor_Reid]

See:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?115525-PSA-from-the-Concours-Committee

Also see:

austinhealeyconcoursregistry.org

Also bear in mind that the Anderson/Moment book is essentially a very outdated version of the Concours Guidelines available from the Concours Registry.

Sorry to learn that your pumpkin was rear-ended. That's gotta smarts.

 

[steveg]

...
Also bear in mind that the Anderson/Moment book is essentially a very outdated version of the Concours Guidelines available from the Concours Registry.

I bought the Concours Guidelines - Anderson Moment has a lot more pictures. Not that it's an option for anyone who didn't buy it when it was in print.

 

[Healey Nut]

Suggestions :highly_amused::glee:

 

[John Turney]

Orange is the new black?