new wide open bonnet hinge

new wide open bonnet hinge

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magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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It works fine.....just to fit the gas struts and closing mechanisms


magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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another photo


with the gas struts it will not open quite so far (maybe 10 degrees less)

magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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yes moved the pivot point forward and down

magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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The finished article will not open quite as far. With the gas struts on it opens about 10 degrees less

magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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spring loaded bonnet holding mechanisms - one either side


magpies

Original Poster:

5,129 posts

182 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Alan W has made the mould for the bonnet scoop - so would be available thumbup