I have never seen a good fitting fiber glass bonnet that came directly from a
supplier, most need many months or years of body work (not just hours)
>From experience the Winners circle bonnet was absolute trash, what he says and
what he sends are 2 totally different bonnets!!! I was told it mounted either
way, sure it does with through bolts!!
After paying about $500 for one, I had trouble getting $100 for it, it was that
bad.
The sides stuck out a few inches, it was too long, and just junk. I believe the
used a steel bonnet as a mold and just covered it in spray chop fiberglass, this
would explain the too wide and too long.
Good luck in your search, I was burned bad.
Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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jburruso@pacbell.net wrote:
> A couple of quick questions about fiberglass bonnets for the Frog Eye
> Sprite.
>
> I've done some cursory research and it seems there are several
> manufacturers of fiberglass bonnets for the Frog Eye. One type I've
> found has all the internal structures of the original bonnet and another
> is merely a shell. In both cases, the bonnets are primarily set up to
> hinge from the front.
>
> Does anyone out there have experience with fiberglass bonnets for the
> Sprite? If so, Is there a particular name brand or distributor that is
> better than the others?
>
> Does anyone have experience with hinge kits such as the one sold by Mini
> Mania?
>
> The Winner's Circle sells a bonnet that can be hinged from the rear but
> has no mechanical provision for locking from the front. Any experience
> or hints on how to secure the front?
>
> I am open to all comments and advice. TIA
> Joe Burruso
> 60 Sprite
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