Tony_C Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Hi anyone got a spare bonnet hinge with reasonable chrome? Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) That’s a boot hinge. Identical shape to the bonnet but has a bobble on the top to restrict opening. A LH bonnet is profiled as a rh boot. etc. The bobble stops it opening too far and the boot lid clouting the fuel cap. Not required on bonnets, so long as the vent flap (if fitted) is either fully open or closed. Has the bonnet been re drilled as one of the studs is in a different position also. Cheers Peter W Edited May 2, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks Peter, I live and learn, from a cursory look both boot and bonnet look the same 3 ‘bobbles’ and one is threaded; does the bobble really screw in? No, bonnet has not been re-drilled (from memory) the hinges have 3 options for the stud Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 The bobble I think is just pushed in and then all was chromed. The real difference as I have written is the stud positions for the hinging panel, boot or bonnet. Simple redrill and re tap to move the stud rather than redrilling the panel. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Still after a LH bonnet hinge if anyone has one spare for sale? Thanks Tony Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Trussell Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 There is currently one on EBay Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 You could try Bob Smith, see separate Ad on here “Parts for Sale.” You could just get lucky. Dave McD Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi Tony, think I have aspare if you are still looking. John. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Hi John, Brilliant, yes please! Thanks Dave, yes I’ve been in contact with Bob, I’ve still got to go through his spreadsheet properly but, also by further copy, he has got a real and extensive treasure trove of spares…. Such a shame he won’t get to enjoy them all on his cars. Hi Brian, thanks but the only (left hand) one I could find on eBay was in the US, reasonably priced but astronomical postage?! Link to post Share on other sites
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