Danozeman
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 07:57 PM |
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Bonnet mounting.
Iv had a search and cant find anything.
Is there anyway i can mount the bonnet with out having anything showing?
Just thinking about nice clean lines.
Dan
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http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 08:09 PM |
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aerocatch is probably the best way, or the westfield mechanism...
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Danozeman
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 08:13 PM |
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aerocatch?
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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John Watts
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 08:44 PM |
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Yes, Aerocatch.
See here and here
Second link doesn't seem to be working at the moment.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 09:04 PM |
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Try this one
Available Here, Here and
Here
[Edited on 29/12/05 by stevebubs]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 09:08 PM |
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BTW Doesn't solve the problem with things showing, but does give you nice smooth lines and SVA friendly.
Only other option I can think of would be to have a release system similar to a tin-top....but I think you'd have to bastardise an existing
install or make one yourself from scratch - nothing like this available "off the shelf"
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 09:08 PM |
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Just had a thought - you could always use a couple of solenoids / electric door locks that release when you press a button....
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Danozeman
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 09:26 PM |
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I like them aerocatches. Too pricey though. The solenoid idea is good and flash but hard to rig up. I like easy stuff.
I was thinking maybe a hook either side at the front and some sort of catch at the rear. But its fitting it all to the bonnet securly.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 09:32 PM |
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Hmm....deadbolt operated from within the scuttle?
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/12/05 at 10:00 PM |
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Westfield - invisible lug at each side at the front into the nose cone and two key holes on each side at the back that spin a lug on the inside.
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piddy
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| posted on 30/12/05 at 02:32 PM |
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Just found this link that may be of use.aero catch
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Simon
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| posted on 30/12/05 at 08:04 PM |
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I was going to go the "tintop" route by using the catches from a "classic" range rover - it has 2 connected by a wire, but it
would have meant more delays while I made (laid) up mountings for the pins inside the bonnet.
Bonnet remake may well end up with them!!
ATB
Simon
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Danozeman
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| posted on 3/1/06 at 06:56 AM |
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Cant decide. I like the aero catch but out of my budget. Its looking like dzus or rubbers at the min.
Has anyone any pictures of the westy way?
[Edited on 3/1/06 by Danozeman]
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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stevebubs
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| posted on 3/1/06 at 09:24 AM |
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No pics but the westie catches are about £35.
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