Bonnet release

[weddo]

I have noticed that the bonnet release cable is not visible on a number of the NATS cars, how is this done  ???

regards
Weddo

[Johns]

They either don't open or don't close ???

Seriously though, a bonnet release was standard on FEs, it was made optional on FCs after November 1958 in line with cost cutting measures which had already seen the FC lose its chrome gutter molds, coloured floor mats and of course the reduction in interior trim choices.

Most of the surviving ones seen have the optional bonnet release.

Hope this helps

John

[Rabbitoh]

cost cutting measures which had already seen the FC lose its chrome gutter molds, coloured floor mats and of course the reduction in interior trim choices

now that's what I call a perfect definition of an FC John, a cut price, pared down, poor man's FE ;D ;D

[NosFEratu]

Rabbitoh and Johns

Naughty Boys! We should be able to live in harmony! :-*

Kathi  8)

[Ed]

Weddo,

you just route the cable up the inner guard.

Cheers

Ed

[Johns]

Weddo,

you just route the cable up the inner guard.

You do what?

[mcl1959]

Weld a tab onto the underside of the bonnet release lever, run the cable through the firewall, under the mudguard, through the skirt into the cavity between the radiator & grille then up to the newly welded tab with a neat hole drilled in it. You will need to anchor the outer part of the cable (just like it is done in the original fitment - but now underneath the latch). You will also need a longer cable - I think a HR cable is long enough for the conversion.

Ken

[NosFEratu]

You do what?

Johns

Please resist all temptation to mention anything about long cables through the skirt and into the cavity!    :o

Kathi  8)

[EffCee]

Johns

Please resist all temptation to mention anything about long cables through the skirt and into the cavity!    :o

Kathi  8)

ROFLMOA ;D ;D ;D

I must have an absolute warped sense of humour. I have re read the post several times and it still is funny, yet quite a valid explanation.

[customFC]

Seriously though, a bonnet release was standard on FEs, it was made optional on FCs after November 1958 in line with cost cutting measures
Most of the surviving ones seen have the optional bonnet release.
Hope this helps
John

I have never heard anything about this before. I have also never seen an FC without a bonnet release. Did they have a set up like an FB?
The alternative seems like it would cost just as much as what it replaced.
Something about this does not sound right.
Regards
Alex

[Johns]

   ;) ;D ;D

[FC427]

Weld a tab onto the underside of the bonnet release lever, run the cable through the firewall, under the mudguard, through the skirt into the cavity between the radiator & grille then up to the newly welded tab with a neat hole drilled in it. You will need to anchor the outer part of the cable (just like it is done in the original fitment - but now underneath the latch). You will also need a longer cable - I think a HR cable is long enough for the conversion.

Ken

  AS KEN said but then I welded the old holes up and had it chrome plated, install with stainless button heads ....show quality it's on a mates car I built then the next job was to cut a piece of stainless to cover the top small section of the grill frame that is usually painted ......FC427......

[weddo]

Thanks every one. Next job to do on both cars :D

Regards
Weddo

[mcl1959]

Alex, John is making that up about FC bonnet latches - All FC's have a release cable. Only FB's had the accessory lock.

Ken

[customFC]

Hey Ken
Thanks......yeh I got it.  :D
We gotta watch that Johns with his misinformation.  :-*
Pretty soon he might be saying there ain't no Canadian Blocks.  :P
Regards
Alex

[NascoHunter]

Ken is correct but on the EK they were all fitted as standard. I have a new bonnet release kit with fitting instructions for FB's.
Cheers,
Tony.

[pedro]

Hey Ken
Thanks......yeh I got it.  :D
We gotta watch that Johns with his misinformation.  :-*
Pretty soon he might be saying there ain't no Canadian Blocks.  :P
Regards
Alex

Yeah you've got to watch that misinformation, especially when he's trying to tell us FE's are better than FC's ;) ;D ;D
                   Pedro F4