TR2/3/3A HELP! Need quick fix for missing bonnet hinge pin.

[angelfj1]

Was just out to the shed getting Gray Lady ready for our annual trek to Boyertown, PA for Duryea Day. Seems that the passenger -side bonnet hinge pin decided to fall out and its missing. :mad-new:

I don't have an extra pin or hinge, so does anyone have a solution that will get us through the day?

Thanks

 

[Crankshaft]

If your local hardware store is still open, they should have a split spring pin that will fit.

 

[Andrew Mace]

Coat hanger? Nail? (Obviously both very temporary, but....)

 

[Geo Hahn]

I have replaced the hinge pins in the boot hinges with cap bolts & nylocs. I did this to make it easy to install and remove the luggage rack that locates in those holes.

I see no reason why this wouldn't suit as a temporary fix for a bonnet hinge.

 

[TR3driver]

I once used a bit of leftover brazing rod.

But with pretty much any of the temporary solutions, I think you'll want a new hinge later on.

 

[angelfj1]

Thanks gentlemen - found some of those split pins at the local HF. I must be getting too old to think of obvious solutions like that.

Cheers, Frank