Bonnet Work - Part 2:
Then it was time to bite the bullet and take a look underneath so see if I had created any other clearance issues.
Thankfully nothing else now touches the bonnet on either side.
Although this corner is very tight.
Which leaves me with two options to consider.
#1 - Ensure the bonnet is set a little higher than it is at the moment when I fix the rear edge profile.
Note:
This temporary edge was where/how the bonnet was resting before I fitted the wider radiator.
So this gives me a consistent reference point regarding the position of the new radiator cap.
#2 - Widen the bulge to clear the corner, although I think this might look a bit odd / ugly.
In an ideal world, Option #1 will take care the clearance & I'll have a standard tear drop shape.
Although, I still don't know what the minimum clearance between the bonnet and engine should be.
So for now, I have not started any work on making the tear drop mould.
But at least it looks like I will be able to get away without the need for a scoop, which would be harder to make.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
