Alligator Bonnet

[Guest allangcameron]

Hi all

just bought a 2b and im not completley happy with the bonnet opening.Are there hinges avaiable to upgrade to.Also what about removing dents from the stainless stell panels .Is there a fix avaibale or is it replavement only

Thanks in advance

allan

[tractor]

the best thing to do is cut it and fix the scuttle I hinged mine at the front to make it safer when driving and easier to work on engine cos I do a lot of work on the engines Edited November 1, 2014 by tractor

[Guest mower man]

Re stainless panels ,they will push ,roll,or knock out but scratches ,scuffs can bealmost impossible to remove [iv'e tried ] mowerman

[Knock-on]

A very good option as mentioned by Tractor is a front fixed arrangement. I reinforced my nose, connected it to the bonnet and also chopped off the last bit to make a scuttle.

 

However, it's not the best option in my opinion.

 

I am currently working on a fixed nose and scuttle with a fore and aft snap catched bonnet in the middle. I feel the best and most secure while being the most elegant in construction. Much easier to do with a Zero but if you have a lifetime, you can make a 2B look good too.

[tractor]

don't know what your 2b looks like but mine is gorgeous

[Knock-on]

Mine has odd spars knocking about all around the scuttle area. Also, I have re welded a few bits of chassis to fit a zetec back a few mill while using standard disty and cooling system.

 

Why do you think my car is called Frankie

[Guest allangcameron]

the best thing to do is cut it and fix the scuttle I hinged mine at the front to make it safer when driving and easier to work on engine cos I do a lot of work on the engines

 

 

the best thing to do is cut it and fix the scuttle I hinged mine at the front to make it safer when driving and easier to work on engine cos I do a lot of work on the engines

That looks like a great idea like this a lot.Any chance you could load up some close up pics si i can copy what you have done

Thanks in advance

allan

[tractor]

this picture just started replacing the fire wall and sealing it to scuttle

Edited November 1, 2014 by tractor

[tractor]

now I have my car back I can take some pictures tomorrow what bits do you want to see got to bear in mind that it is always an on going project though

[Guest allangcameron]

now I have my car back I can take some pictures tomorrow what bits do you want to see got to bear in mind that it is always an on going project though

that looks amazing thats exactly what im after-great job and thanks

[Guest allangcameron]

that looks amazing thats exactly what im after-great job and thanks

i'd like to copy what you have done with the bonnet as a starting point.Would you be able to tell me what hinges you used and how you cut the bonnet

Thanks in advance

allan

[Guest Ian Marr]

I second the shut and cut to make front hinge and fixed scuttle.

[Guest Ian Marr]

Quick picture.

[Guest allangcameron]

Quick picture.

that looks amazing -great job

[tractor]

to hinge bonnet I used butt hinges from B&Q fibre glassed them to the nose cone and screwed them to the chassis cutting the bonnet I used my trusty angry grinder

Edited November 2, 2014 by tractor