Morris Minor Owners Club

OK..so I took the opening quarterlight window out..successfully replaced the block in the lower channel and put all new rubbers in, after having performed great magical feats to get the upper hinge part through the rubber seal and screwed back onto the frame. Then I tried to screw the bottom of the ...

Thank you!!!! The bonnet is now open with no damage to the paintwork. I couldn't quite see through the grille but found that I could see up from underneath the car very clearly and with a willing assistant (!) managed to get a long metal rod in position. A few gentle taps then perhaps not so gentle ...

Thank you for that! I will put your advice into action tomorrow afternoon and keep you posted...
Regards
Lesley

Can anyone offer any suggestions for how to open the bonnet on my 1962 convertible? The bonnet release rod is loose and has clearly come adrift from release mechanism. The paintwork on my beautiful car is immaculate and I am really apprehensive about damaging it in my attempt to 'break in'! Any sugg...