Spotted - check out the Bonnet on this Japanese import

[ESDavey]

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-pa...

Like or Not ? I think its looks terrible

[infinity]

i've seen them worse, but i am inspired by the heatshield under the bonnet, i think it is quite smart. (especially in combination with the -i have to agree- not so very attractive Tuscan Challenge-vents)

[ESDavey]

Heat shield or rain deflector ? You maybe right 'cos there are vents top right over the wiper motor & anyone who has driven cadwell in the wet with no wipers due to contact problems would never do that !!!

I'm much more a keep it smooth & simple ...... and I have not seen any bodywork post-production that I like (apart from the folding roof - practical)

[billy no brakes]

I,am well known for my opinions on messing with the looks of a classsic car design so I best or it will only end in an

[techbotics]

I like it

[infinity]

Simon, i'm with you on clean looks which is why i asked the bodyshop where my Griff is at the moment to make some "cooling-sleeves" in the vertical back-part of the bonnet (near the wipers)

[davep]

infinity said:

Simon, i'm with you on clean looks which is why i asked the bodyshop where my Griff is at the moment to make some "cooling-sleeves" in the vertical back-part of the bonnet (near the wipers)

Dries, could you post some pictures of these 'sleeves' when the job's done. Dank je wel.

[infinity]

I will! Graag gedaan. ;-)

[yellowgriff]

techbotics said:

I like it

+2. Think it looks good and would work well on cooling as its just over the rad,

[LordGrover]

Needs must in the prevailing climate? Either additional cooling or fry the fecker, I suspect.

[alphaone]

yellowgriff said:

+2. Think it looks good and would work well on cooling as its just over the rad,

+3 I like it. Its been for sale for ages now in differtent garages so Im guessing its not to everyones taste.

[plasticman]

+4 .will not be noticeable from many angles and will help with cooling and reduce front end lift.

[plasticman]

Oh , the job is nothing to do with me

[techbotics]

Are they tuscan challenge vents?

Anyone know if they are available anywhere?

Cheers D S3

[T5GRF]

I think the guy that owned that was in the US Navy, didn't he post on here a few times about the car?

[jfjfjf2]

Here's the thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=6&a...

[infinity]

I promised to keep you posted.

It is not properly finished or sprayed yet, but you get the idea. I preferred this to the Chimaera-style cooling ducts although i think they are more functional.

But this was my idea to have at least sóme extra cooling without spoiling the clean lines.