Bonnet Fit

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:37 pm

What is the story with the bonnet style, Sophies bonnet looks as if it has been cut to fit at the back under the Morris 1000 logo. I understand that there are two types of bonnet. Should the cut out be just a sharp edge or is this a bodge up? Do I need a early or late hood? The car is early '61.

I presume the correct item has a neat folded edge rather that a cut one???

If so Iam looking for an original bonnet with a cutout.

Roger.

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:16 pm

I have a saloon bonnet going for nowt.

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:22 pm

I'm guessing that mine has been modified, I hope they arn't all like mine!

Does it have the cut out rear edge like this one that hasn't been done with tin snips.?

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/RallyPics/ ... 06_052.JPG

If so hold on to it and I'll try and get down your way.

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:42 pm

I'm not 100% sure, but I'll have a look in the garage asap

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:55 pm

I haven't battled through to the saloon one yet, but all of the LCV ones that I can reach (3) have a plain cut metal edge, if that's any help.

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:18 pm

Some one will along soon to point out the correct configuration. - Perhaps it was just trimmed to fit.
Cam where are you when we need you?

By the way Andrew the solar panels reached 141 Celsius today the pump stops at 99 to prevent the tank boiling, but its a pressurised system so the primary circuit doesn't boil.

I got mine from http://www.solarsense.co.uk/

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:33 pm

Wow! I think I reached that temperature too. Just the thing, welding in this heat

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:35 pm

Roger the area you are describing is just cut steel and not a folded edge, probably to allow for small tweeks in adjustment, where material can be removed, not possible if its a folded edge

(or should I say more difficult)

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:43 pm

Thanks Jonathon, Its crazy I never noticed it before and the traveller went to Holland today so I had nothing to compare it with!

Nothing to worry about then - live and learn ehh BG?

Post by **Willie** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:32 pm

I can confirm that the bonnet edge is just a cut edge from painful experience!
During my rebuild the edge you describe came down on my little finger and
severed the nerves so that I cannot straighten the finger any more!!

Post by **Judge** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:41 pm

You sure your car's not called 'Christine'

Post by **BigMark** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:42 pm

Willie wrote:I can confirm that the bonnet edge is just a cut edge from painful experience!
During my rebuild the edge you describe came down on my little finger and
severed the nerves so that I cannot straighten the finger any more!!

A small price to pay for that beauty!

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:18 pm

Roger if you do need another bonnet I also have a spare one for free as well.

Post by **Willie** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:49 pm

Big Mark......maybe but that will be the last rebuild or I won't be able to play
the piano any more!!

Post by **markattard** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:53 am

willie... same here , I hate to play the piano with motor mechanic hands (and injuries....) so i'll stop after my third resto....

Post by **Onne** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:15 pm

stop playing the piano

?

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:49 pm

willie... same here , I hate to play the piano with motor mechanic hands (and injuries....) so i'll stop after my third resto....

stop playing the piano or stop restoring cars?

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