pfenlon Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 The bonnet on my TR4 was not very rusty but, resembled the Alps more or less all over. So I had a look for one and won a red one in Leicester for £28 needing work. The nose was full of cardboard, wire mesh, and even the Bondo had fallen apart, but cutting a front bit from the Alpine bonnet saved the day. Sadly the rear of the red hood was rusted through at both rear corners, so again out with the grinderette and sliced off enough of my original bonnet to again hopefully get it in one piece. Welding and fitting the rear edge was tricky but hopefully when the strengthening plates come back from the blasters it should all go together . Just hope the paint shop man can hide the joins! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Good job Pete. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I'd be proud of that Pete, goodun ! Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Pete dont forget to put the rear strengthening plates under the bonnet so you dont put any strain on the welds at the rear. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glasgow4a Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 A very good effort Pete, i have two bonnets in much the same nic, wish me luck, cheers Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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