New Scuttle?

[Guest northern_munkie]

Hi Everyone

 

Im 1/2 way through rebuilding a RH2B i got off ebay.....and i want to ditch the aligator bonnet set up.......does anyone know where i can get a proper style scuttle to suit said car?

 

Or can anyone make 1 for me.....to be paid of course.......out of FG or metal???

Edited September 14, 2007 by northern_munkie

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Hi Phil

 

In true Hoodie style USE WHAT U GOT!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Get the grinder or Jig saw out

 

Ian J

[Guest northern_munkie]

If you have a 2B Ian...im coming over to Lincoln to see you

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Phil

 

Yep its a 2B 2001 .

 

Car will be at Donnington all weekend.

 

Just pm me and you are more than welcome.

 

Ian J

[Guest northern_munkie]

Cant make Donnington....got commitments...

 

 

But if you email me your addy i will get over in the ASAP?

[Guest Madrocker]

Hi Phil

 

In true Hoodie style USE WHAT U GOT!!!!!!

Get the grinder or Jig saw out

 

Ian J

 

That looks great!.

Hope you dont mind if I steal that idea.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

It's not stealing, it's sharing.

 

Welcome to the world of Hoodies.

 

Help your self.

 

Ian J

[Guest northern_munkie]

Does no1 do them in fiber glass then????

[Guest TonyH]

What wrong with the aligator bonnet set up? I am about to assemble mine, is it worth changing?

[spg]

Just imagine what happens if it fly up while your driving.

Plus you can open it further if its split

[Guest Ian & Carole]

If you use the aligator type of fitting its fine, the down side is that the bonnet will only open untill the bonnet touches the steering wheel.

 

By cutting the bonnet, like in the picie, I am able to open the bonnet to the vertical allowing great access to most things.

 

Works for me but its your car.

 

HTHs

 

Ian J

[Guest fozzy2007]

Hi Phil

 

In true Hoodie style USE WHAT U GOT!!!!!!

Get the grinder or Jig saw out

 

Ian J

 

what engine do you have in that ian?

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Hi

 

Its a Toyota 4AGE 1600 16 valve.

 

Ex MK1 Toyota MR2, Running on Twin 40's with Omex ecu supplying the sparky bits

 

Ian J

[philshelton]

mine is cut like ians but bonnet just lifts off so dead easy to work on. 4 catches and bonnets off 3 screws and nose cone off.

[Guest chris brown]

What wrong with the aligator bonnet set up? I am about to assemble mine, is it worth changing?

Nothing really providing you go for the belt and braces method of fastening down that is don’t rely on the old Sierra catch, and you must be VERY careful to ensure it is locked down each time (not an option for me - bound to forget). There has been several incidences where the bonnet has come up at speed. That is why lots have gone for the fixed scuttle with many different ways of fitting the bonnet. Some fix the bonnet to the nosecone as per the RH instructions but then hinge it forward others fix the nosecone and hinge the bonnet from it or have the bonnet lifting off or as I have, hinge the bonnet down the middle and have it open half way from either side 1930s’ style