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Bonnet Fit
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:37 pm
by RogerRust
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.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:16 pm
by bigginger
I have a saloon bonnet going for nowt.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:22 pm
by RogerRust
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.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:42 pm
by bigginger
I'm not 100% sure, but I'll have a look in the garage asap
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:55 pm
by bigginger
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.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:18 pm
by RogerRust
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/
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:33 pm
by bigginger
Wow! I think I reached that temperature too. Just the thing, welding in this heat
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:35 pm
by jonathon
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)
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:43 pm
by RogerRust
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?
bonnet
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:32 pm
by Willie
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!!
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:41 pm
by Judge
You sure your car's not called 'Christine'
Re: bonnet
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:42 pm
by BigMark
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!
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:18 pm
by Kevin
Roger if you do need another bonnet I also have a spare one for free as well.
bonnet
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:49 pm
by Willie
Big Mark......maybe but that will be the last rebuild or I won't be able to play
the piano any more!!
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:53 am
by markattard
willie... same here , I hate to play the piano with motor mechanic hands (and injuries....) so i'll stop after my third resto....
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:15 pm
by Onne
stop playing the piano
?
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:49 pm
by rayofleamington
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?
