TVR Bonnet Hinge Prob

[BatleyBoy]

Just bought a Chim 500. Got a problem with one of the hinges on the bonnet. It has come semi-loose from the fibre glass. The bonnet can be moved up and down half an inch or so when its shut. It should be ok for now, but it needs sorting.
Any ideas for a fix. Or where I can take it for a fix? I'm based in West Yorks.

[speed8]

You mean at the front of the bonnet??

If it's the same as the cerb then you can get a new hinge assembly. Basically it's a big fibreglass bracket with the hinge built in. You can then find a fibreglass man to cut off the old one and bond in the new one.

[BatleyBoy]

Ta for that. I am new to all of this, so any idea where I can get a new hinge from?

[speed8]

No idea. I had mine done when it was in for a respray at tvrbodyshop. Worth asking them if they sell them separate or where they get them from.

Or... stick a post up in the Chimaera forum, see if someone on there knows.

[killer2005]

Will keep a look out for your car

[Phil Dicky]

killer2005 said:

Will keep a look out for your car

As will I

[Tonto]

I had the same problem on my Chim. The cheap fix is to buy a fibreglass repair kit from Halfords, (fibreglass mat and resin) and re-enforce the area around the hinge. Its very easy to do. You need to take the bonnet off to do this, (also very easy).
I didn't actually use the Halfords stuff as my brother-in-law had some fibreglass mat spare, so the fix actually cost me £0!
A year later and the hinge was still solid.

[BatleyBoy]

Cheers Tonto. Were you they guy with a silver Chim 450 for sale recently? If so, I was the one that called you just before it went to trade.Small world eh!

[BatleyBoy]

Killer / Phil, prob won't have the car out too much until I get the bonnet fixed. I presume you two chaps based some where close to Batley?

[snorky]

I had mine replaced at Harrogate HC with a new bonnet hinge assembly - did it in a day - hinge cost about £25 I think + fitting....about £100 all in

[BatleyBoy]

Ta Snorky. Took your advice and called HHC this morning. Decided to purcahse a full set of repalcement hinges for both sides of the bonnet. Got a mate who can sort the fibreglass and fitting. I guess I will just keep the speed down until it's done.

[Tonto]

BatleyBoy said:

Cheers Tonto. Were you they guy with a silver Chim 450 for sale recently? If so, I was the one that called you just before it went to trade.Small world eh!

Last November? If so, that was me

Its a small world indeedy !

[Tonto]

snorky said:

I had mine replaced at Harrogate HC with a new bonnet hinge assembly - did it in a day - hinge cost about £25 I think + fitting....about £100 all in

Snorky, long time no see, how's it going? Hope the missus is ok.
You going to cars in the park on May 7th?

[killer2005]

BatleyBoy said:

Killer / Phil, prob won't have the car out too much until I get the bonnet fixed. I presume you two chaps based some where close to Batley?

Dewsbury

[snorky]

Hello Tony - sorry can't make that as the Parkinator is dragging me ( and will probably have to )on the Dales way walking from Ilkley to Bowness - 84 miles !!! But will be at Santa Pod on Sat and will try to get to Chatsworth as Parkinator's gran lives in Tideswell so can use that as an excuse...Hope you're well