Covers for hood toggle clamps

[Simon S]

I'm sure I've read somewhere that the hood securing toggle clamps on a series 1 OTS originally had slip on covers to stop them rattling when the hood was down.
Did I imagine this? Has anyone ever seen any?
Thanks in advance

[flatfloor 3.8]

Never heard of or seen these. I stopped mine rattling by using some small pieces of rubber tube to bridge the gap so you can close the latch on them when the hood is down . Works fine.

[Heuer]

Yes, there were anti-rattle rubber tubes for the toggle clamps. Part numbers BD.23581/1 (1") and BD.23581//2 (1.25") to be "used as required" for both 3.8 and 4.2 cars (and presumably the S2/3).