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Title: Bonnet release Post by: weddo on May 28, 2008, 03:22:04 PM I have noticed that the bonnet release cable is not visible on a number of the NATS cars, how is this done ???
regards Weddo Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: Johns on May 28, 2008, 04:05:54 PM 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 Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: Rabbitoh on May 28, 2008, 04:22:26 PM 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 ;DTitle: Re: Bonnet release Post by: NosFEratu on May 28, 2008, 04:47:23 PM Rabbitoh and Johns
Naughty Boys! We should be able to live in harmony! :-* Kathi 8) Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: Ed on May 28, 2008, 04:58:14 PM Weddo,
you just route the cable up the inner guard. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: Johns on May 28, 2008, 05:30:58 PM Weddo, you just route the cable up the inner guard. You do what? Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: mcl1959 on May 28, 2008, 08:19:45 PM 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 Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: NosFEratu on May 28, 2008, 08:38:08 PM You do what? Johns Please resist all temptation to mention anything about long cables through the skirt and into the cavity! :o Kathi 8) Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: EffCee on May 28, 2008, 09:11:51 PM 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. Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: customFC on May 28, 2008, 09:18:00 PM 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 Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: Johns on May 28, 2008, 10:36:47 PM ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: FC427 on May 28, 2008, 10:59:08 PM 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. 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......Ken Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: weddo on May 29, 2008, 12:31:51 PM Thanks every one. Next job to do on both cars :D
Regards Weddo Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: mcl1959 on May 29, 2008, 07:50:12 PM 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 Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: customFC on May 29, 2008, 10:27:23 PM 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 Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: NascoHunter on May 29, 2008, 11:36:28 PM 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. Title: Re: Bonnet release Post by: pedro on May 30, 2008, 08:16:12 AM Hey Ken Yeah you've got to watch that misinformation, especially when he's trying to tell us FE's are better than FC's ;) ;D ;DThanks......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 Pedro F4 |