Bonnet hook / catch fitting.

[Das]

Can anybody tell me how the front bonnet hook is fasterned on , there is very little room behind before the nose cone , not enough room for a nut , would also think a pop rivet would stick out to far.

[DohNut]

 

Are you talking about the bottom of the spring 🤔

Mine is held on by an 8mm nut - a pain to get to but not disasterous

 

Nick

[Das]

No not the spring but the catch on the bonnet ( the bit the spring goes on )

 

Edited by - Das on 19 Jun 2006 14:01:17

[DohNut]

Mine are rivited

I think the rubber strip on the nose cone and the cut-outs for the Dzus give enough clearance.

 

If you are removing them I would be interested in suggestions as I need to lower my rear hook by about 3mm

I suppose I will drill out the old rivets and try new holes , or elongate the current holes 🙆🏻

 

Nick

[Nigel Riches]

Be sure to reinforce the ali around the area where you have the rivets for the "hook" , a small ali plate 20 swg, and a couple of washers on the inside should do the trick, else the bonnet material will distort, and the fixings may pull out of the bonnet. Regards Nigel.

 

1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours.