Bonnet hinges

Hammy · #1 11th May 2013, 18:01

I bought some beautiful Morris Minor hinges for the bonnet and leather straps for the front edge. Unfortunatel the hinges end up lifting the bonnet too pround of the wings. Has anyone fitted these and does anyone have a photo of the MX with 4 bonnet pins??

fatbloke · #2 11th May 2013, 19:27

Chris told me he used 4 bonnet hinges on his first Mk2 build, although it's not obvious from the pictures. I plan to do the same, working on the principal that if I need to get to the motor I might as well have as much room as possible.

Hammy · #3 11th May 2013, 22:57

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Originally Posted by fatbloke

Chris told me he used 4 bonnet hinges on his first Mk2 build, although it's not obvious from the pictures. I plan to do the same, working on the principal that if I need to get to the motor I might as well have as much room as possible.

Huh?? Im either being stupid or something is lost in translation. Four hinges?? and I see no photos mate.....

Dave Lowes · #4 11th May 2013, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Hammy

Huh?? Im either being stupid or something is lost in translation. Four hinges?? and I see no photos mate.....

Ive used 4 pins on mine.

fatbloke · #5 12th May 2013, 08:24

Sorry, fat fingers! I meant 4 pins... Doh!

Hammy · #6 12th May 2013, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Dave Lowes

Ive used 4 pins on mine.

you got a photo Dave please?

Dave Lowes · #7 12th May 2013, 15:48

Will take some this evening for you.

Hammy · #8 12th May 2013, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Dave Lowes

Will take some this evening for you.

Cheers mate

Dave Lowes · #9 12th May 2013, 19:42

Sorry Hammy, not got in the garage tonight due to the sudden onset of man flu. Will take some pictures as soon as i get back in there.

Hammy · #10 13th May 2013, 18:02

Dave hope youre feeling a bit better. When you post the pics could you also post how you mounted them inside mate

Hammy · #11 13th May 2013, 18:05

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Originally Posted by fatbloke

Sorry, fat fingers! I meant 4 pins... Doh!

Dave Lowes · #12 13th May 2013, 20:02

Not sure if these will help. I have to fit the hole surrounds on once the paint work has been cut back. [IMG]

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Hammy · #13 13th May 2013, 21:20

Cheers Dave

Hammy · #14 14th May 2013, 20:21

Ive looked at this a bit further and its not the hinges. Its the edge sitting very proud and when you lift the front into line it doesnt make it any better. Has anyone else come across this??

Peepsy · #15 20th May 2013, 20:23

I had a similar issue. when the middle of the bonnet is level with the front the curved sides are to high. I increased the curve on the bonnet a little by warming it up and clamping it down. You may find your pins can pull the edges down if you support the middle. GRP will change shape if you hold it in place, just dont force it.
like the black !

Hammy · #16 21st May 2013, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Peepsy

I had a similar issue. when the middle of the bonnet is level with the front the curved sides are to high. I increased the curve on the bonnet a little by warming it up and clamping it down. You may find your pins can pull the edges down if you support the middle. GRP will change shape if you hold it in place, just dont force it.
like the black !

Thanks Peepsy.

Chris do you have any suggestions in regard to this please?