Was there a factory paint problem for 1972 pre- L models? Owners were able to have cars repainted on warranty.
Thanks,
ceswert
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More info please... Do you have some document about cars being repainted under warranty? Would be interesting history. I don't recall any particular TSB or recall for cars to be repainted.
As I recall, the earliest shipments of cars to the US (port of entry was Long Beach, California) had a lot of paint and body damage due to improper handling by the Long Beach dock workers. That would have included the 1971 models which began arriving in April, plus possibly the earliest 1972 models. Repairs to the cars were the responsibility of Bill Stroppe's shop in Signal Hill.
I can't remember a problem with the paint applied at the Vignale Coachworks in Turin. But my memory isn't what it used to be.
I can't remember a problem with the paint applied at the Vignale Coachworks in Turin. But my memory isn't what it used to be.
I don't remember any paint recall either. The only paint problem that I know of was the one that George mentioned re the dock problems that were repaired by Bill Stroppe's crew.
Sorry it took me this long to thank you for your response. As it turns out, I purchased a 74 with a new red paint job. I have the same wheels as yours! What a wonderful car!
Thanks again,
ceswert
Thanks again,
ceswert