CharlesBN1
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Hello all,
Last weekend dad and I attempted to fit the bonnet on his freshly restored BN1 (#1169). After numerous attempts (raising, lowering, adjusting, raising, lowering, adjusting,,etc, etc....) and after inflicting a paint chip on the bonnet, we finally gave up.
I've read everything I can find on this Forum about installing and aligning the bonnet on a BN1 and the best advice I can find was posted in July 2007 by Roscoe. Removing the radiator and adjusting the hood hinges with the bonnet closed sounds like a great idea - but I too am afraid we may not be able to get the radiator back in. Has anyone got any additional 'lessons learned' or advice they can pass along regarding fitting the bonnet?
thanks in advance,,,respectfully, Charles
Last weekend dad and I attempted to fit the bonnet on his freshly restored BN1 (#1169). After numerous attempts (raising, lowering, adjusting, raising, lowering, adjusting,,etc, etc....) and after inflicting a paint chip on the bonnet, we finally gave up.
I've read everything I can find on this Forum about installing and aligning the bonnet on a BN1 and the best advice I can find was posted in July 2007 by Roscoe. Removing the radiator and adjusting the hood hinges with the bonnet closed sounds like a great idea - but I too am afraid we may not be able to get the radiator back in. Has anyone got any additional 'lessons learned' or advice they can pass along regarding fitting the bonnet?
thanks in advance,,,respectfully, Charles