Next Job.

[arcturus]

As you can see from the pic's the bonnet hinges are prety well knackered. Next job is to replace them with the new ones I have painted up. Question. Should I do that one at a time with the bonnet propped up. Or remove the bonnet completly and do it that way?

[deathrider311271]

i think i would take the bonnet off as i wouldnt want to risk the bonnet moving and scratching that nice paintwork

[john h]

Either way, get a helper. Doing that job alone is asking for trouble.

John

[940_Turbo]

Take the bonnet off, getting at the lower hinge bolts out is fiddly, you don't want to be holding the bonnet as someone struggles to do it.

[Walrus3]

Probably a dum question but have you tried straightening them? I did that on my 164 and it lasted quite a while. After about 5 iterations I did have to change them though. (I've had the car since 1971.)
By the way if you do replace them you will have some adjusting to do. (Ask me how I know - I have scars to prove it!)

[john h]

Originally Posted by Walrus3

By the way if you do replace them you will have some adjusting to do. (Ask me how I know - I have scars to prove it!)

Yes, good point.

When the hinges have been changed, the first time you close the bonnet, do it VERY slowly and carefully, with you and a helper looking at all edges as it moves down. It would be very easy for a bonnet out of adjusment to hit the scuttle or a wing and damage your lovely new paint!

John