Finally got round to painting and fitting the original bonnet.
I'd fitted an old one temporarily over 4 years ago ! Every time I closed the bonnet there was a shower of rust particles from the ribs where they were rusted. The original was in the shed and had been undercoated years ago.
Dug out some acrylic paint that came with Wallit (must be about 12 years old now). Hung the bonnet under a tree (I know, not ideal) and resprayed it, then a few days later riveted the spare wheel mount back on.
Fitted it this afternoon, closed it down and found the latch wouldn't allow me to open it again !!
Ended up removing the grille and loosening the latch mechanism. Adjusted everything and tightened the latch then refitted the grille.
Fitted a new rear view mirror that just arrived in a consignment from Paddocks.
Getting a bit dark to take pictures.
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
'70 SIIa GS
'76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
'81 SIII FFR
'95 Defender Tanami
'58 Series II (sold)
Motorcycles :-
Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C
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