If the bonnet lock handle escutcheons are fitted with the slots both facing upwards, then, with the handles locked, both handles point to the right, and I don't think this is correct. I think the handles should face in opposite directions when locked. To achieve this, one plate must be fitted with the slot facing upwards, and the other with the slot facing downwards. But which way should the handles face when locked? Both facing outwards, or both facing inwards? I've fitted the LH one first, but I have a feeling this is the wrong way around? I don't think the escutcheons are handed, but if they are, maybe I have 2 rights or 2 lefts?
ATB
Andy
Bonnet lock handles orientation
#1 Bonnet lock handles orientation
Andy
1970 S2 FHC
1965 SB Corvette Ragtop
1970 S2 FHC
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#2 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
Andy
The escutcheons only go one way up, as in your picture. The same on the driver’s side. And yes, both the handles will point in the same direction ie to the right when locked, up when unlocked. Bit of a pain if you suffer from OCD!
The escutcheons only go one way up, as in your picture. The same on the driver’s side. And yes, both the handles will point in the same direction ie to the right when locked, up when unlocked. Bit of a pain if you suffer from OCD!
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#3 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
Don't laugh Richard but this lack of symmetry upsets me to the extent that I actually considered getting handed escutcheons machined from billet.
Simon
1969 S2 OTS
1969 S2 OTS
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#4 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
Simon, I hate to think what your psychiatrist bill must be
Both to the right or you'll lose concours points. And remember, as Humphrey Littleton would say "points mean prizes"
Both to the right or you'll lose concours points. And remember, as Humphrey Littleton would say "points mean prizes"
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#5 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
It must be possible to fit them either way because mine used to face in opposite directions. However since Angus retrimmed the car they now both face to the right. So that must be correct !
Brian
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
1960 Austin Healey 3000
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
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#6 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
It is and one of his pet peeves! If you fit them the wrong way around they will be unlocked when the handle points down. This means vibration and inertia could cause your locks to open as they shimmy downwards with potentially disastrous consequences.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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#7 Re: Bonnet lock handles orientation
.....and being too loose and missing the o rings!
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