Bonnet hinge bracket
Discussion
hiltonig said:
I want to re powder coat the bonnet hinge bracket but I cannot find a nut on the back of the allen head bolts ?? In fact were is the end of the bolts ??? put my hand up through the intake grill and I cannot find the back of the bolts.
They are captive in the body(brass,i think)i struggled with these when i removed my bonnet
be patient if they appear seized(use proper fitting tools)they will come undone 5mm allen head as i remember,have now replaced with stainless cap headed ones.hiltonig said:
I want to re powder coat the bonnet hinge bracket but I cannot find a nut on the back of the allen head bolts ?? In fact were is the end of the bolts ??? put my hand up through the intake grill and I cannot find the back of the bolts.
I was going to do mine too but then spotted new ones for £6.64 each at Racing Green, hardly seemed worth the effort at that price.
Glad you like it...
The rose joint screws into the bolt so that it is very easy to move the rose joint out for positioning because it can be unscrewed using the bolt head at the back without having to undo it completely from the bonnet. Also means that when it goes back, it is in the same position. Makes removing the bonnet for access easy to do without the worry of getting it back in the right place.
The rose joint screws into the bolt so that it is very easy to move the rose joint out for positioning because it can be unscrewed using the bolt head at the back without having to undo it completely from the bonnet. Also means that when it goes back, it is in the same position. Makes removing the bonnet for access easy to do without the worry of getting it back in the right place.
Shpub,what are the costing of those mounts?These are for the cars without the captive nuts. The two small bolts fit from the other side and have big washers on them (not shown) that clamps the unit to the GRP. Those with the captive nuts, have a larger recessed hole instead of the threaded hole with the nut. Might need a bit of help here as the example hinges I have are not consistent. The one for the captive nuts simply has a big holes (10-12mm) compared to a 6mm one on the others. No slots on any of them!
Also designed to fit Cerberas as well. I needed some for my Cerbera and wanted to be able to remove the bonnet without having to readjust everything so this prompted a bit of ally machining. These are the Mk3 version which I am very pleased with
Looking at around £29.99-34.99 a pair inc VAT and UK delivery. Waiting for some ally pricing though.
Also designed to fit Cerberas as well. I needed some for my Cerbera and wanted to be able to remove the bonnet without having to readjust everything so this prompted a bit of ally machining. These are the Mk3 version which I am very pleased with
Looking at around £29.99-34.99 a pair inc VAT and UK delivery. Waiting for some ally pricing though.
spend said:
My brackets are slotted so that you can adjust (by rotation) the height of the lip of the bonnet. I cant see how your mount does this Steve?
Dave
You too Dave? I had some ally ones made up about 6 years ago (I was working at an Aerospace company at the time and there was plent of fancy alloys and CNC machines available!) Mine have a fixed hole at the top and a slot at the bottom. Removal and refit is much easier as you remove the top bolt, slacken the bottom a touch, then just slide the brackets off forwards.Dave
Biggets plus though is they look good and don't rust up.
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