On Fri, 20 Jun 1997, Barry Schwartz wrote:
> On my purchase of the 'project' Spitfire, I noticed a peculiar trim piece
> on the bonnet...This stainless piece is not unlike the
> wing finishers, mounted in the center of the bonnet extending down the
> length of the slightly raised area in the center. It is pointed and larger
> at the front, roughly 3/8 (9.5mm) high and wide, tapering smaller in height
> as it approaches the rear of the bonnet. It is held in place buy several
> (four I believe) threaded studs/nuts. Possibly this is from a Vitesse, but
> then again that hood contour?...
I'd have to know the overall length to be sure, but I'll bet it's either a
Herald or a Vitesse (Sports 6) bonnet finisher. They do pretty much fit
the Spitfire bonnet contours, both Spitfire and Herald having that same
raised area in the center of the bonnet.
I'd guess that someone long ago noticed this and decided to add a "custom"
touch to their Spitfire. Originally it would have been held onto the
Herald by clips riveted(?) to the bonnet top.
My suggestion: leave it there if you like it. It's somewhat appropriate,
if not "Concours" correct! :-)
--Andy
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