Bent bonnet

[Guinn]

My bonnet sticks up about an inch due to some jerk pulling down on it without releasing the prop. This was the way I got the car. Does anyone have an idea as to how to straighten this without going to a body shop? (Cheaper to buy a new bonnet than pay to have it straightened).

Guinn

 

[Banjo]

You could put a wood block under the front edge and push down on the center (where the kink is) But be VERY careful. You coud make it worse.

 

[Guinn]

Thanks, Banjo. May try that after I see what else pops up! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
Anyone else have an idea?

Guinn

 

[Bugeye58]

Guinn, if you take it to a body shop, I can just about guarantee that the first thing they are going to try is to put a wood block under the front edge and push down................
Try it, but as Banjo says, be gentle. It shouldn't take mech pressure to gently tweak it back into position.
Jeff

 

[Guinn]

Will try the block-and-push and I'll let you guys know how it comes out. I don't have a real garage, so I have to wait for a decent day and work outside.

Guinn

 

[Guinn]

Yes! The Block-and-Push worked! It didn't fair it in perfectly, but I don't need a "concours" car, anyway. Thanks a bunch, guys. See the attachment for before and after pix.

Guinn