Stainless Steel Bonnet

[Guest Julesmc]

Stainless steel bonnet wanted to fit an

S3

[fry61]

Not familiar with the S3, how long is the bonnet required? ( & don't say "a long time -- as I wish to keep it")

[Guest Julesmc]

The length is - 970mm

Width (at the narrowest point) is - 925mm

Width (at the widest point) is - 1360mm

 

The one I have is slightly buckled/dented

[fry61]

I'll measure the 2 halves in the garage loft & get back to you, hopefully tomorrow.

[stevedohc2b]

Try gbs they have most cutting templates for plasma cutter.

Stephen

[fry61]

Sorry, my "spare" bonnet is only 910mm long.

[Guest Julesmc]

My bonnet fits into a purpose made grove at the nose cone, but at the wider end it kind of overlaps the bulkhead, giving me the impression that there is quite a large tolerance, longer or shorter, so I think your shorter bonnet might just fit.

[Guest Julesmc]

I'll check tomorrow if 910mm from the nose cone covers the engine bay, if it does I would be very interested in your bonnet,

If not it looks like I'll have to contact GBS.

Thanks everyone for your help.

[fry61]

Give us the measurement for the shortest you can manage as there is a few "practise" rolled edges that may shorten it further if they need cutting off. Will try to find time to photo bonnet but very busy ATM --- off to France starting Friday.

[Guest Julesmc]

My edges haven't been rolled, just gaffer tape covering each end, again giving the impression a shorter bonnet will fit.

[stevedohc2b]

Bob made his own

Stephen

[stevedohc2b]

I had to replace one a had one fly cost around £130 is 5th year ago

Stephen

[Bob Tucker]

Huh?

You been at the cooking sherry Stephen??????

[fry61]

Pictures as promised -- the white tape is measuring 910mm in length -- shiney edge near camera in 1 & 3 is the failed rolled edge -- the whole surface has been "brushed" & the meeting edges at centre are drilled for a piano hinge.

 

Speak again after our holiday if still interested.

[Guest Julesmc]

florin

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, but it looks like 910mm is not quite long enough, I'd have one made if I could find someone to do it, I've only found one place in and around west London and they quoted me nearly £800

Thank you for your help florin, I hope you had a great time in France.

Jules