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#1 Flipping the bonnet over
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:30 am
by Mike L
The bonnet of my S2 is nearing completion on jig in the upside down position.
The next task is to turn it over for fitting to the car.
What is the best way to flip it over. I do have a hoist with a 10 ft lift.
Any advice would be welcome.
Mike Longmead
#2
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:18 am
by ChrisC
I would recommend getting a few friends round to help and do it manually.
On the ground place a thick piece of foam or make a thick pad from pillows / blankets. Lift the back edge of the bonnet as high as you can and lower the nose of the bonnet onto the padding. you can then swivel the bonnet upright whilst it stands on its nose (on the protective padding) and then lower it down right side up.
The nose will be fine on the padding - I have done it more than a few times. You can even do it when painted but you obviously need to take more care.
#3
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:46 pm
by osgii
at least 3 persons to handle it correctly.
#4
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:04 pm
by christopher storey
And note that the centre of gravity is much further forward than you would imagine : about 2/3 of the way towards the front of the wheelarch