steveg
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Sept 25, 2018 9:56:23 GMT
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Does the Volvo bonnet have a centre latch or one either side ? If it's a centre one would something like a Triumph 2000/stag one work ? Depends if there is enough strength and suitable area on you bulkhead. rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID005389 |
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Sept 25, 2018 14:15:24 GMT
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the Volvo had two latches: one either side and that real-estate is gone along with the Rube-Goldberg release mechanism that was attached to the Volvo firewall .
I have considered a center latch but not sure how it would play out.I also have this fear of cable failures that leave you staring at the bonnet with an axe in hand!
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Sept 25, 2018 15:18:33 GMT
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OEM cars all have cable releases - they don't fail so why should yours? don't overthink it.
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mylittletony
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Sept 25, 2018 15:33:23 GMT
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OEM cars all have cable releases - they don't fail so why should yours? don't overthink it. Especially if you fit a new, correctly lubricated cable. |
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steveg
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Sept 25, 2018 15:40:43 GMT
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Possibly easier to put a catch of some sort either side if there is something on the under side of the bonnet already. You could always for a spare cable just in case. I know of a high priced car that had a boot release hidden in case the battery went flat. With all electric locks you were stuck as the battery was in the boot.
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Sept 25, 2018 16:58:54 GMT
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employ a chubby child to sit on the bonnet but please don't use pins...many a lovely car has been ruined with them!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Sept 25, 2018 18:52:49 GMT
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Volvo 340 bonnet was front hinged - might keep it in the 'family'?
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spacekadett
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Sept 25, 2018 20:55:04 GMT
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There’s a bmw convertible round the corner from my workshop fitted with similar pins. They didn’t work 😔. Bonnet and hinges wrecked and a flat spot in the middle of the roof where the bonnet hit it.
I would definitely look into a proper latch!
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Mechanic's rule #1... If the car works, anything left on the floor after you finished wasn't needed in the first place  |
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Sept 26, 2018 2:28:09 GMT
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There’s a bmw convertible round the corner from my workshop fitted with similar pins. They didn’t work 😔. Bonnet and hinges wrecked and a flat spot in the middle of the roof where the bonnet hit it. I would definitely look into a proper latch! Front hinged bonnet, so no worries there! Could probably get by with some big magnets. |
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steveg
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Sept 26, 2018 8:17:34 GMT
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dikkehemaworst
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Sept 26, 2018 9:54:18 GMT
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Thats a #beautiful sollution! |
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Sept 26, 2018 12:02:35 GMT
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If you go the electrics root, be sure to fit a release cable that can manually over ride the electric catch....(like a garage door opener)
I too would try to retro fit a volvo or Mazda hood catch that is hidden under the bonnet.
I did find several aftermarket kits that utilize a simple cable pull system. knobs vary from tasteful to yuck!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Sept 26, 2018 12:03:31 GMT
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The mustang ones are quite nice at $200 for the pair.
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CaptainSlog
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Sept 26, 2018 15:21:03 GMT
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"We no longer sell the WMS Stealth Hood Pins due to increased production costs but we still offer replacement and service parts for existing kits"
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spacekadett
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F*cking take that Hans Brrix!!
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Sept 26, 2018 22:18:56 GMT
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There’s a bmw convertible round the corner from my workshop fitted with similar pins. They didn’t work 😔. Bonnet and hinges wrecked and a flat spot in the middle of the roof where the bonnet hit it. I would definitely look into a proper latch! Front hinged bonnet, so no worries there! Could probably get by with some big magnets. Yeah, I noticed after I'd posted. However I have had a front hinged one come up on a fibreglass kit car we had; just suddenly floated up and I had to gently slow down so it didn't go higher or bang shut 😂 That said the Volvo bonnet is gonna have a bit more weight on its side to keep it down lol |
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Mechanic's rule #1... If the car works, anything left on the floor after you finished wasn't needed in the first place |
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Got some motivation an spent the day working on the bonner fit. The gaps side to side and all around were not bad; good thig cause I did not want to spark the welder at this point in the game. The height across the bonnet to the wings would have been acceptable in 1973, but not up to snuff for this project so out comes the fillers and sandpaper. The bulk of the work is done with glass-strand filler. The fiberglass is best for when near an edge as it will resist chipping bettre than your standard polyester filler. The gap was tapped up and the filler spread right across the gap. The filler was then sanded down so that there is a level-crossing from bonnet to wing. In the picture, the glass stage has already been done and the gap has been re-taped in preparation for the standard polyester bodyfill.  Bodyfill applied over the fiberglass filler and faired out a bit further to pick up the curve of the bonnet. I think I can live with the results. Next is to shot some featherfill on the bonner and that should be the end of the heavy lifting on the bodywork.  |
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determination + skill + patience = success!
well done
Jp
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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determination + skill + patience+BEER = success! well done Jp Fixed that for you!  |
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And done.... I know, big f...ing deal, its gray again. But it is a big deal to me cause I am done with body- filler and I am done with featherfill. Both because I ran out of both products and because that part of the job is done. Next time I post the car will be matt-black. Hopefully by the end of this Thanksgiving weekend (Canadian Thanksgiving) What is left is to shoot a layer of Valspar DTM 2008 mixed 4:1:1 that will give me a nice fill for the 220 grit sanding marks in the Featherfill. I will dry sand the vast majority of the DTM 2008 down to 400 grit and then shoot another layer of the same product mixed 4:1:2 that will act as the sealer coat. This coat will be sanded down to 600 grit wet. At that point it is ready for paint. As a bonus, since the Urethane sealer can be exposed to water, the car is going to get a good washing to get all the damn dust off of it.. My shop on the other hand, will never be the same  It's like a scene out of the movie Scarface.  |
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Really looking forward to seeing this in its' final colours,
The work done so far and the attention to detail has been fantastic,
It will definitely be a car to be proud of when finished,
(Especially as you've built / restored it yourself rather than being a "chequebook" restoration.)
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BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
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It's like a scene out of the movie Scarface.