Barry Schwartz wrote:
> >On the subject of bonnets, what is the correct way to lift a bonnet?
> >
> >I have always lifted mine by the latches, but I read somewhere (may even have
> >been on this list, I can't remember)
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> I used to lift by the latches, until one broke while lifting and nearly cut
> my finger in half with what was left of the jagged end. I now lift using
> the wheel well arch, and the lower rear edge of the bonnet. . .
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (long term project)
If you examine the latch, you may notice small hairline cracks in the sheet
metal.
After years of lifting by the latch, these will start to appear. Best to lift by
wheel arch and middle of bonnet.
Cheers,
--
Bob Norway
Rockledge, Florida
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