2b Bonnet hinge

[Norfolk chris]

Hi All, could anyone share some pictures or advice on the alligator style bonnet hinge, at the moment there are just 2 mismatched standard bolts with a nylock, are there some smart solutions out there for this? As being near dash both sides it's quite a visual area. 

 

Many thanks 

 

Chris

[Bob Tucker]

You can fit the coachbolt either way round. You need to grind off the square shoulder and cut the bolt to exact length so its a very tight fit into the dome of the nut so it doesnt come undone.

https://www.toolstation.com/stainless-steel-dome-nut/p94881?store=O1&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkUnd6WHX256m4YVFRo3d4PK-_nsYIC_qGjYqXciK0_YHE2NlbHpddhoCjXMQAvD_BwE

https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=stainless coach bolts

 

[sylvia.fry2]

Have many sizes of hexagon headed / mushroom head stainless set screws which would give a more pleasing look --- what size set screw is required?

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Bob, I'll have a measure tomorrow. The bonnet is off so   it will be pretty easy.

BTW Chris. I found it was necessary to space out the bonnet from the chassis a little, by fitting 2 washers on the bolt.

[Norfolk chris]

Thank you both, great idea, do you have any trouble getting the nut off if needed with the shoulder gone? 

[Bob Tucker]

I cut a slot in the head of the coachbolt and fit that inside the car. The domed stainless nut doesnt look out of place outside the car. BTW its M8 x 55mm.